Two parliamentary committees have released a call for views on the Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan. In September the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee plan to undertake scrutiny of the implications of the Proposed National Good Food Nation Action Plan and are seeking views on …
Research and consultations
Consultation: Shaping our strategy and the future of Scotland’s health
Public Health Scotland (PHS) is inviting stakeholders from across Scotland to contribute their views to shape its new strategy for 2025-2035 and to help it understand how to achieve these goals in collaboration with partners. It will proactively contact and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders based on Shaping our Strategy, however PHS would …
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Survey of community food organisations in Glasgow to assess training needs
Glasgow Community Food Network, Glasgow Food Policy Partnership and the Fair Food for All Partnership are working together to support community organisations in the work they are doing to address food insecurity in communities across Glasgow, particularly in relation to cash first approaches and income maximisation. As part of this they are keen to know …
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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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Good Food Nation plan consultation
This Scottish Government consultation on the Good Food Nation Plan covers the content of the first national Good Food Nation Plan and asks your views on the Good Food Nation Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. The Good Food Nation Plan sets out the following; …
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Scottish Health Survey
The Scottish Government has published the results of the 2022 Scottish Health Survey, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. Relevant findings include: – 32% of all adults were in the healthy weight category. – Around two-thirds of all adults (67%) were living with overweight (including obesity), with a higher prevalence …
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Food research at the Rowett Institute
The Rowett Institute has a range of research projects currently running that will help inform community food activities. These include projects on food insecurity in people living with obesity, Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices and Diet and Health Inequalities. You can find out more on the Rowett Institute website
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A Human Rights Bill for Scotland
The Scottish Government is gathering views to help inform how it will take forward the Human Rights Bill. The Bill will incorporate a range of economic, social and cultural rights into Scots law for the first time. You can view the consultation on the Scottish Government website.
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Scottish Government consultations
Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: draft planning guidance This consultation invites views and comments on the draft local living and 20 minute neighbourhood planning guidance. The guidance is intended to assist and support local authorities, communities, and others with an interest in local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods. The consultation can be found on the …
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Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality
Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals. The new projects to be funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) include a public restaurant pilot in Dundee (in partnership with Nourish Scotland) and Nottingham and an assessment of community food markets in Glasgow. You can …