Edinburgh Community Food is recruiting a part time Food Insecurity Resource Co-ordinator. The closing date for applications (CV and covering letter) is noon 7th July 2025. More information is available …
Misc food and health
Neurodivergent learners in food education – article
The British Nutrition Foundation has published an article written by experienced food teacher, and British Nutrition Foundation Trustee, Rosalie Forde, exploring how to better support students with additional needs in …
Stay healthy this winter
Food Standards Scotland recommends taking a 10 microgram vitamin D supplement daily throughout the winter months. Groups at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency are recommended to take a supplement …
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Child Poverty Hub
A new Child Poverty Learning Hub has been launched by Public Health Scotland – five free courses that aim to provide an overview of the issue as well as outlining …
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Eat with the seasons
Simply Veg from VegPower has a range of information, advice and ideas around eating in-season vegetables, including a downloadable seasonal veg calendar. Visit the Simply Veg website to find out …
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Global Plant Kitchens
Global Plant Kitchens is a free online programme developed by Made in Hackney for anyone who wants to set up a vegan community cookery school. Learn about fundraising, teaching classes, …
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Recent blog posts
Mitigating long term impacts of the cost of living crisis Public Health Scotland PHS) has published a rapid assessment on the health impacts of the rising cost of living. Margaret …
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Vulnerable consumers advised of ongoing risk of Listeria associated with ready to eat smoked fish
Food Standards Scotland (FSS), the UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are reinforcing their advice to vulnerable groups of consumers in relation to the risks of Listeria monocytogenes infection linked to …
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healthyliving award – what next?
The healthyliving award has been paused since March 2020. During this time, Public Health Scotland undertook an internal review of the healthyliving award and has decided not to restart it. …
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Fixing Food for Good
The Good Food Bill: Fixing Food for Good, Preventing the next cost-of-living crisis This new briefing from the Food Foundation sets out the case for a Good Food Bill as …