NHS Health Scotland is looking for four new members to join its Board. As a non-executive member of the Board, you will be expected to play a central role in …
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Glasgow Community Gardens: Sustainable Communities of Care
A Glasgow University study on community gardens in the city has outlined their positive effect on individuals and communities. The report concluded that community gardening promotes community empowerment and “offers …
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New films show power of human rights to improve people’s health and care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland and NHS Health Scotland have joined forces to launch a series of short films highlighting the power of …
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CFHS event: community cooking skills activities in Scotland
Around 40 people attended this Community Food and Health (Scotland) half-day event on June 18 in Glasgow. The audience heard from: Avril Blamey, consultant, who carried out research for CFHS …
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Area of Work: Cookery skills
Community Empowerment Bill
The final version of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is now available to download from the Scottish Parliament website.
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Community cafe networking event – some pics
Also posted in CFHS updates, Events and conferences
Area of Work: Community cafes and retailing
CFHS annual networking conference: Perth Concert Hall, 28 October 2015
A national networking conference for those involved with any aspect of community food. A one-day event where people can learn and discuss national activity and local practice with people from …
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Area of Work: Networking and learning development
Knowing Me, Knowing You 2 – Learning exchange reports and video
Community Food and Health (Scotland), CHEX and Voluntary Health Scotland recently organised a series of learning exchange and study visits between public sector workers and those working in the community and voluntary …
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Area of Work: Networking and learning development
2015 Social Enterprise Awards
Social enterprises throughout the UK are invited to apply to the 2015 Social Enterprise Awards, which recognise and reward outstanding performance and achievement over the past year. Full details can …
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Area of Work: Social enterprise
Review of the National Standards for Community Engagement
In light of recent policy developments in Scotland with a focus on strengthening participation and community engagement, the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) and What Works Scotland are currently working …