Public Health Scotland, Food Standards Scotland and Young Scot are undertaking research to understand how young people experience Scotland’s food environment, including how it influences their food and drink choices …
Research and consultations
Community research cafes
The Centre for Health Policy at Glasgow’s Strathclyde University is running community research cafes, informal spaces where third sector and community led organisations can access support on research, evaluation and …
How do you keep up to date on dietary advice?
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking to better understand where its stakeholders and partners access up to date advice on diet and nutrition and have created a short survey to …
Fairer Funding Pilot feedback survey: research findings
The Scottish Government has recently published findings from a survey of third sector organisations participating in the Fairer Funding Pilot. The Fairer Funding pilot was initiated in February 2025 and …
Exploring trust and transparency in government
Through a series of sessions and self-facilitated discussions for community members and people who support their communities, the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) will be providing an open space for …
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) …
Good Food Nation Proposed National Plan
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 …
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 …
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 …

Help shape the future of social prescribing in Scotland
The Scottish Government is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on social prescribing through an online survey and conversation. Social prescribing connects people with local community support, such …