Beyond the School Gate guidance for local authorities, schools, retailers, caterers and others on what they can do to influence the food environment around schools is now available.
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CHEX policy briefing on the integration of health and social care
CHEX has produced a briefing summing up the recently-passed Public Bodies (Joint Working ) (Scotland) Bill and the implications/opportunities for community-led health. At the end of February 2014, the Scottish Parliament passed the Bill, which sets out the legislative framework for integrating health and social care in Scotland. This CHEX briefing is intended to summarise …
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Scottish Government consultation on creating a New Food Body in Scotland
A consultation on creating a New Food Body in Scotland began yesterday. The consultation can be accessed on the Scottish Government website. Written responses to this consultation are invited by 22 May 2013. Please send your response with the completed Respondent Information Form to either: Newfoodbodyconsultation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or Karen McCallum-Smith, Public Health Division, Directorate for Chief Medical Officer and …
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Next steps for Nursery Milk
The UK Government’s consultation on Next Steps for Nursery Milk is currently underway. Following the summer break the UK Government is providing extra time for schools and nurseries and any others to respond to the consultation. The new closing date of the consultation is Tuesday, 23 October 2012. The consultation paper, the impact assessment and …
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The future of the Nursery Milk scheme
The Department of Health has launched a GB-wide public consultation on the future of the Nursery Milk Scheme. The main aim of this consultation is to explore options for modernising and simplifying the operation of the Nursery Milk Scheme to improve efficiency and provide better value for money, while ensuring that all children under five …
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Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition
Helen Yewdall, the Scottish Government’s Maternal and Infant Nutrition Co-ordinator, recently provided CFHS with an update on this key policy’s implementation: Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition: A Framework for Action was launched by the Scottish Government in January 2011, alongside a raft of policies and frameworks aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of parents, …
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Food for thought
Four Government consultations are vying for your opinions this summer. Front of pack nutrition labeling , the integration of health and social care, the Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill and the Children and Young People Bill would all benefit from the knowledge and experience of Scotland’s community food initiatives. Make sure you are heard.
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National Parenting Strategy
The Scottish Government would welcome the views of early years workers as it develops the National Parenting Strategy. The strategy will be wide ranging, focusing on parents of children of all ages, as well as parents-to-be and is aimed at all parents and carers. The strategy aims to make a practical difference to parents, helping …
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Changes to the National Performance Framework
The Scottish Government has updated the National Performance Framework (NPF). The NPF sets out national outcomes and measures to report on progress towards a successful and prosperous Scotland. The changes have been made to reflect learning and improvements in how progress is measured. Of particular interest to note is a new national outcome related to …
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill
The long awaited Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill has now begun its journey through the Scottish Parliament. You can view the proposals and follow its progress at https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/77926.aspx As well as proposing changes which should assist allotments, communities keen to acquire land or buildings and others keen to influence local services, the bill is also suggesting …