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Prioritising Prevention

Posted: July 29, 2026

In the first of a series of events to explore the four asks in its Manifesto for Health Creation, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) invites its members and stakeholders to explore …

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Prevention in Action

Posted: July 29, 2026

This one-day training from CHEX will explore the vital role community-led health plays in Scotland’s drive to embed prevention at the heart of health and wellbeing policy. Delivered by experienced …

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How can you see where your work fits with prevention?

Posted: July 27, 2026

In the last blog we explained what prevention means for public health and for the community food sector. In this blog post we explain how it can be evaluated. Earlier …

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What is prevention and what does it mean for the community food sector?

Posted: July 21, 2026

Prevention is central to a range of Scottish Government policies, including the Population Health Framework, Cash-First: Towards Ending the need for Food Banks and will help us in Scotland to achieve a Good Food Nation. …

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CFHS e-bulletin June 2026

Posted: July 3, 2026

Our latest e-bulletin provides information about our recent events, information about funding, events, and relevant information for the community food sector in Scotland. You can read the e-bulletin here. 

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Update 16 July 2026 – Collaborating across Scotland to develop an online food insecurity resource space – webinar recording now available

Posted: June 30, 2026

This webinar took place on 10th June 2026 What the webinar was about: Community Food National Reference Group members Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE),  Lanarkshire Community Food & Health …

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What did we discuss at our recent online peer session?

Posted: June 25, 2026

Our most recent online peer session for the community food sector, held on 13 May 2026, discussed how the community food sector contributes to the prevention of a wide range …

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CFHS e-bulletin May 2026

Posted: May 26, 2026

Our latest bulletin has news about our upcoming webinar and our new Community Food Network for Scotland,  as well as information about forthcoming events, funding opportunities and reports for the …

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Save the date: Scottish Public Health Conference 2026

Posted: May 26, 2026

24 November 2026 The Scottish Public Health Conference returns on 24 November 2026, bringing together voices from across sectors to explore the theme: From Frameworks to Future: Realising Scotland’s Population …

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Could the Iran crisis trigger more food price spikes?

Posted: May 26, 2026

The Food Foundation is launching a new Quick Bites webinar series exploring the impact climate and conflict-related shocks could have on food prices in the UK. Part one will explore …

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