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How social enterprises can address mental health and wellbeing
A new briefing on the role of social enterprises in tackling mental health and wellbeing is downloadable from the Senscot website.
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The impact of income-based policies on health and health inequalities
NHS Health Scotland have published a report comparing the impact of income-based policies on health and health inequalities for the Scottish population. This can be downloaded from the Health Scotland …
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Glasgow City Council Food Inequality Enquiry – call for evidence
Glasgow City Council is aware increasing numbers of people in Glasgow are experiencing difficulties – physically and economically – accessing sufficient, safe and nutritious food. It is currently conducting an inquiry to …
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Glasgow Good food for all event – for those working in the Canal ward
If you take part in, volunteer or work in local food projects in the Canal Ward (community meals, growing,cooking, emergency food provision.) Good Food For All will ensure you hear …
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Food on the Table campaign and survey
Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland recently launched the Food on the Table campaign which aims to give the Scottish public a voice on the affordability, choice and access to food. …
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It’s the first ever UK Malnutrition week! 1- 7 October
One in ten people aged over 65 in the UK is malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. In Scotland, Eat Well Age Well are hoping to maximise the impact of …
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How affordable is a healthy diet?
The Children’s Future Food Inquiry have published new analysis which compares the cost of Public Health England’s ‘Eatwell Guide’ with household expenditure across the UK, examining the affordability of a …
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Malnutrition Awareness Week 1-5 October
The first Malnutrition Awareness Week will be taking place in October. In Scotland Eat Well Age Well are hoping to maximise the impact of the week and are looking for community …
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Understanding food insecurity in Scotland: using evidence for policy and practice change
The latest seminar on measuring food insecurity, co-organised with A Menu for Change, took place in Glasgow at the beginning of October. National and international presentations, including a look at …