Update 13 December 2022 We have received all the Expressions of Interest and have now invited five groups to take part in the final application process for this funding opportunity. ___________________________________________________________________ We want a more joined up, coherent and sustainable community food[1] sector to support access to, and take-up of, affordable, nutritious, sustainable[2] and culturally …
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A new campaign aimed at supporting people across Scotland through the current cost of living crisis has launched.
The cost of living crisis presents an ongoing challenge to people and families across Scotland, with many struggling to make ends meet. As part of its response to this situation, the Scottish Government has launched a marketing campaign promoting a new website that brings together in one place information on support, grants, benefits and advice, …
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Vacancy at Perth & Kinross Council
Perth & Kinross Good Food Partnership are currently recruiting for a full-time Good Food Project Officer to work with teams across the council and with multiple partner organisations to develop and deliver a Good Food Programme strategy. More information available on the myjobscotland website.
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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 ready to eat smoked fish. The advice to those who are over 65, pregnant or have weakened immune systems is that they should ensure that …
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Scottish Health Survey: Content Review
The Scottish Health Survey team have launched a review of its content and are encouraging all current and prospective users to take part. The review will assess the current content of the survey with a view to informing decisions for the survey from 2024 onwards. The aims of the review are: To understand how existing …
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CFHS e-bulletin Summer 2022
The bumper Summer edition of our e-bulletin is full of news, resources, events, and funding opportunities. It also has details of our forthcoming webinar, Cash-First Approaches to Food Insecurity. You can access the e-bulletin here.
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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. However, it remains committed to improving dietary health in Scotland and will work with the Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland to progress actions in …
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Weight stigma – why it matters and what you can do about it
Our Diet, Physical Activity and Health Weight team colleagues at Public Health Scotland have recently launched a Challenging Weight Stigma Hub. The Learning Hub aims to raise awareness of the impact of weight stigma and provide insights that can empower you in your role to reduce weight stigma. It has been informed by people with …
Restrictions on promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt
The Scottish Government is seeking views on a new policy to restrict ‘unhealthier food and drink promotions’ and reduce the health harms associated with the excess consumption of calories.. The consultation closes on 23 September. This consultation document can be found on the Scottish Government website.
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CFHS webinar: cash-first approaches to food insecurity
Update 30 November 2022 – webinar recording available What can community food initiatives do to prevent food insecurity and promote cash-first responses? In the last few years, many community food initiatives and food aid organisations have tried to get beyond providing food aid by redirecting people to services that provide income maximisation support such as …