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PHS Bitesize Learning Session

Primary 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) statistics Scotland 14 January 2025 10 am – 11 am Online At this session, Public Health Scotland colleagues will present on the latest Primary …

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Funding news

Grants from The Robertson Trust The Robertson Trust Small and Large Grants are now open for applications, with an initial focus on Financial Security, Education Pathways and Work Pathways themes. …

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Scottish Health Survey 2023 report

This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2023, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. Findings from the survey show …

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CFHS e-bulletin November 2024

Our latest e-bulletin highlights the work of the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) in community-led health, as  well as news about the latest webinars and reports on topics such as healthy …

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CFHS e-bulletin October 2024

Our latest e-bulletin considers the use of Best Start Food cards in community settings, as  well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as healthy …

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Some things to read

Pushed to the brink: The link between food insecurity and mental health This briefing from the Food Foundation looks at the relationship between food insecurity and mental health, as individuals with mental …

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Food Security in Infancy

12 November 2024 1 pm Online via Teams This webinar from the Scottish Alliance for Food will explore emerging evidence on the experiences of food insecurity during financial crisis in …

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Increasing access to healthier food: from national policy to local action

12 November 2024 9.30 am – 1 pm Online As the UK navigates the implications of a newly formed government, #FoodActive2024 will focus on reviewing current food policy priorities and …

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An introduction to working with refugees and asylum seekers experiencing food insecurity

19 November 2024 11 am – 12 pm Online via Zoom This webinar will include the rights and entitlements for these groups (including people with no recourse to public funds-NRPF); …

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Funding news

The Robertson Trust has re-opened its Wee Grants and Transport Grants for applications. Find out more on the Robertson Trust website. Asda Foundation is inviting applications for its Empowering Local Communities Grant, …

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