Research and consultations

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 …

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Young People and the Food Environment

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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) …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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