Central and West Integration Network were supported by CFHS/NHS Health Scotland last year to lead a community-led research project. The research explored the experiences of ethnic minority communities around food security, diet and obesity. Specifically, the aim was to learn more about: Cultural understanding and awareness about diet and obesity Differences or factors that may affect attitude to diet and obesity, such …
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Food security, diet and obesity – community-led research
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Areas of Work: Minority ethnic communities, Research and evaluation
Good Food Nation Proposals for Legislation consultation
Scottish Government today launched its Good Food Nation consultation. The consultation is available on the Scottish Government website consultation hub and is available for responses until 29 March 2018. https://consult.gov.scot/food-and-drink/good-food-nation/
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London Food Strategy
The London Food Strategy was developed by the Greater London Authority (GLA) on behalf of the Mayor of London and in partnership with the London Food Board. Following a full consultation process, the final Strategy was launched on 10 December. The Strategy is available to download here.
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Bringing Food to the Table – Citizens Advice Scotland report
The Citizens Advice Scotland’s Food on the Table report is based on its survey completed by 2,651 people in Scotland, through an online survey and through local Citizens Advice Bureaux campaign activity across the country. The aim was to better understand the day-to-day realities that people face when accessing, affording and choosing food for themselves and their families. …
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Food Standards Scotland seeks views on making food eaten outside the home healthier
Food Standards Scotland is inviting views from the public, the out of home food sector and all interested organisations on proposals to give the people of Scotland healthier options when they’re eating out. The consultation, published today (22 November 2018), will be open for responses until 29 February 2019. Read more on the Food Standards …
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Have your say on health improvement plans for Scotland
The Improving Health Commission wants to hear from you as it considers the health improvement aspects of the reform of public health in Scotland. You have until 23rd November to take part in their survey available on the Public Health Reform website.
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Volunteer Good Food Nation Ambassadors sought
The Scottish Food Coalition are looking for people who would like to become Good Food Nation Ambassadors for the expected Good Food Nation consultation. Information on training and how to apply is available on the Scottish Food Coalition website.
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Scottish Government consultation on restricting junk food promotions – closing soon
The Scottish Government is consulting with the public, and food and retail industries on restricting the in-store marketing and promotion of foods high in fat, sugar or salt, with little or no nutritional benefit. The consultation is part of the Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan, and will inform assessments of impact and possible legislation. …
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Place Standard survey
NHS Health Scotland want to hear from organisations, groups and individuals who have used the Place Standard as well as from those who haven’t used the tool. Please complete this survey to inform improvements to the Place Standard.
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Food mapping research – Urban Roots
If your organisation provides free or subsidised food to households experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, food insecurity, Urban Roots would love to hear from you. Urban Roots have been asked to carry out this research on behalf of the Scottish Government. The data collected will be used to better support organisations by gathering up …