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Right to healthcare for people with no recourse to public funds
This briefing from Public Health Scotland provides an overview of the immigration condition ‘No recourse to public funds (NRPF)’ and the impact it can have on people’s health and how they access health services. It suggests some actions services can take to help improve the health outcomes of people subject to NRPF and reduce the …
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commences
Children’s rights will now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force. The UNCRC Act requires public authorities to protect children’s human rights in their decision-making when delivering functions conferred by Acts of the Scottish Parliament. It …
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CFHS e-bulletin August 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers connecting communities through food, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as healthy weight, climate challenge, food growing, food costs and more. You can view the August e-bulletin here.
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Let’s Talk Community Food
This informal collaborative networking event, hosted by Community Food Initiatives North East and supported by Public Health Scotland, aims to build stronger links between key stakeholders and discuss new and ongoing initiatives, reflecting on successes and learning from best practice. Partners from across the sectors will deliver short presentations, there will be facilitated discussions around …
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Improving Scotland’s diet and weight
Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement – Improving Scotland’s diet and weight. This document outlines the urgent need for action to improve the health and well-being of Scotland’s population through decisive action to improve diet and weight. The statement is available on the PHS website. …
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CFHS e-bulletin July 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers cash first and income maximisation approaches used by community food organisations, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as healthy weight, climate challenge, food growing, food costs and more. You can view the July e-bulletin here.
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CFHS e-bulletin May 2024
Our latest e-bulletin highlights four community food regional events that we are supporting and run by Edinburgh Community Food (30th May), Glasgow Community Food Network (21st June) Community Food Initiatives North East – CFINE (28th August) and Lanarkshire Community Food Partnership (date TBC). Also news of what’s going on in the community food sector – …
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Edinburgh Community Food Regional event- Thursday 30th May
Regional Community Food – Let’s cook up a storm! 📅 Thursday 30th May ⌚ 9.30am – 3pm 📍 Central Hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP 🎫 Book a ticket: https://regionalcommunityfood.eventbrite.co.uk Edinburgh Community Food 🍓 is delighted to invite you to their Regional Community Food Conference. Join to celebrate, connect and collaborate with regional community food partners. We’re hungry …
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GSK Impact Awards
The 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They provide funding, training and development. More information and details of how to apply on the Kings Fund website.