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The impact of physical inactivity on health

Join this webinar from Public Health Scotland and led by Professor Nick Townsend, to hear about new analysis estimating the disease burden in Scotland attributable to physical inactivity from selected …

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Poverty in Scotland 2026 launch event

At this event the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) will launch its independent, annual state of the nation report which sets out the nature and scale of poverty in Scotland, and …

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Challenge Poverty Week

5 – 11 October 2026 Challenge Poverty Week is an annual Scotland‑wide campaign led by The Poverty Alliance to highlight the injustice of poverty and promote collective action for a …

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Focus group: influence the Food Insecurity Resource Space

If you’re based in Scotland and are involved in the community food sector, would you like to join an online Focus Group? Focus groups are being held on behalf of …

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HFSS Regulations Scotland

From 1 October, new regulations will come into force that will change how foods and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar are promoted in larger stores across Scotland. Evidence …

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Consultation: Price controls on essential food items

This Scottish Government consultation seeks your views on the proposed introduction of legal price caps on essential food items. This would include a cap on the price of certain goods …

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Webinar recording now available: Evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation

On 16 September we, along with CHEX and Common Health Assets, joined the Living Good Food Nation Lab Grassroots and Community Forum. In the Lab’s September forum: We spoke about …

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New blog: Mapping the evidence base for the community food sector

We are currently mapping published evidence from international and UK-based studies, alongside local reports and other grey literature. Our aim is to better understand how a diverse range of community …

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CFHS e-bulletin August 2026

Our latest bulletin has news about the evidence and impact of community food work and Good Food Nation,  as well as information about forthcoming events, funding opportunities and reports for …

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‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’ Catalyst Award

These awards are designed to support community-led ​​research. Funding will be provided to support new and existing research projects that promote the health of individuals through fostering healthy environments and communities, …

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