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 weight, climate challenge, food growing, food costs and more. You can view the October e-bulletin here.
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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 health conditions face a heightened risk of falling into food insecurity, while those experiencing food insecurity are more prone to poor mental health. Feeding Hope: The Impact …
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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 families with infants and the current approaches to support them. More information and registration on the University of Glasgow website.
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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 sharing local best practice to improve access to healthier food and drink, promoting healthier weight and tackle health inequalities. More information and registration on the …
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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); what claiming asylum involves and why people claiming asylum are particularly vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity. More information and registration on the University of Glasgow …
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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, which aims to address diverse local challenges, supporting local groups that benefit a variety of ages. Find out more on the Asda Foundation website. The Women’s …
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis
Following consultation on the draft national Good Food Nation Plan, Scottish Government commissioned an independent research company to undertake analysis of all responses received to the consultation and during the consultation events. The consultation analysis report has now been published. The report presents the findings from the public consultation and explains the methodology that was used to analyse the …
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Physical activity for health: framework
The Scottish Government has recently launched this framework for action to improve levels of physical activity at both national and local level which is firmly founded on evidence-based international guidance. It recognises that plans and strategies across transport, education, planning and the environment have as great an impact as do those in health or sport …
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Glasgow city centre improvement grant
The Glasgow City Centre Improvement Grant Fund has been established to assist organisations and communities in Glasgow city centre to create meanwhile use spaces, deliver small projects and undertake minor improvement works. The grant will fund proposals able to demonstrate a positive impact on the city centre, enhancing its attractiveness and inclusivity. The Improvement Grant …
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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 weight, climate challenge, food growing, food costs and more. You can view the November e-bulletin here.