This new dedicated hub on the CHEX website will provide a one-stop shop for useful materials, including explainers on key topics, helpful infographics, and signposts to relevant policy, research and online tools. Examples and case studies of community-led health in action will soon be added, as well as more articles on key topics like food, place-based …
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Programme for Government
The Scottish Government recently published its programme for the year ahead. This will deliver on the four main priorities of eradicating child poverty, growing our economy, tackling the climate emergency, and improving public services. You can read the programme for Government on the Scottish Government website.
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The Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland
The Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland The Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland will provide grants of up to £150,000 to third sector organisations whose work is explicitly focussed on human rights. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website.
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The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The aim of the fund is to support organisations providing services relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills. It is particularly interested in employment and skills training for young people who are unemployed and in re-training, and support for unemployed people to get them back into work. More information and details of …
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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.
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Community meals in Scotland
Nourish Scotland is currently gathering information about the various community meals taking place across Scotland. Are you aware of any taking place in your neighbourhood? Please contact cici@nourishscotland.org.uk
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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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REHIS training opportunities
Edinburgh Community Food (ECF) is an accredited Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) training centre, with a highly experienced team offering an array of REHIS community training courses. It offers the following courses either in person or online: Elementary Food & Health Eating Well for Older People Elementary Food Hygiene Food Allergy Awareness Visit …