The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into health inequalities in Scotland. The inquiry includes finding out views on how the third sector can contribute to addressing health inequalities. The call for views closes on 31 March 2022. Information about the enquiry is available on the Scottish Parliament website.
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March e-bulletin
Our March e-bulletin includes information about linking your work to local policy as well as the latest events, training, consultations and reports. You can read our March e-bulletin here
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How does community food work link into local policy?
The CFHS programme has been working with the Scottish Government and community food networks to map strategic and practical support for community food activities across Scotland. As part of this, we looked at how community food work fits into local government, Health and Social Care and other key local policies. We found community food activities …
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Scotland’s Census Day 20 March 2022
The census, which usually takes place every 10 years, is the official count of every person and household in Scotland. By asking people who live in Scotland to provide information about themselves and where they live, the Scottish Government and other public bodies can make decisions about how public money is spent on essential services …
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CFHS February e-bulletin
Our February e-bulletin reports on responses to the Ending the Need for Food Banks consultation as well as letting you know about the latest reports and events. You can view the e-bulletin here.
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Affording to Eat Well in Scotland – event
Nourish Scotland and Poverty Truth Community are running an online event: Affording to eat well in Scotland. Thursday 10 March 2022, 11:00 – 13:00 The right to food is about more than meeting our daily nutritional requirements. What does it cost to keep us healthy and well? You can find out more, and sign up …
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Area of Work: Food poverty and access
Active Communities funding
The People’s Health Trust have recently launched this new funding programme for local groups (in some parts of Scotland) wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age. Funding of £5000 to £40,000 is available. More information on availability and eligibility is available on the People’s Health Trust website.
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Area of Work: Funding
Our Place
Our Place is a new website devoted to promoting the benefits of place and place-based working, developed by the partners behind the Place Standard tool. It has information, tools and resources to help support the development of places and services that improve our health, our prosperity, our quality of life and protect our environment. Visit www.ourplace.scot for …
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Area of Work: Information provision
Views sought on strategy for older people
The Scottish Government has recently launched a consultation on improving health and social care for older people in Scotland. Responses are sought from older people and the organisations that support them, as well as health professionals and social care staff. The consultation is available on the Scottish Government website.