“ the cost of living crisis is driving consumer behaviour with the potential to negatively impact public health.” Jacqui McElhiney, Head of Science at FSS
Half of Scots Eating Out-Of-Date Food : #Costoflivingcrisis
Carecircle: The Tech to Improve Health
“I’d like the app to become the go-to place for people’s health. ” – Jorinde Gessner
Addition of Folic Acid to Non-Wholemeal Wheat Flour & Bread: Have Your Say
The intention of the measure is to help prevent neural tube defects in foetuses.
Smoking Ban In Force In Hospital Grounds
A ban comes in place today, 5th of September 2022, on smoking within hospital grounds.
Monkeypox: What you need to know
The latest data from the UK Office of National Statistics reports that there are now 3,017 case of Monkeypox in the UK.
Scots Face A Cold Winter As Energy Giant BP Announces Obscene Profits
The UK is heading towards a winter public health disaster as millions are unable to heat their homes and eat healthy meals.
Public Health Experts Urge The Continued Use Of Face Masks
Public Health experts have strongly recommended that face coverings continue to be worn where appropriate – including in indoor crowded spaces and on public transport
Calorie Count Consultation
“All food and non-alcoholic drinks that can be consumed immediately upon purchase without any further preparation is within the potential scope of the policy. “
Wuhan Lockdown #OnThisDay
On 23rd of January 2020 the city of Wuhan and others in the Hubei region of China were locked down in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 virus.
Ice-cream and Circuit Breakers
“There are some things we know, we know that some vaccines work some of the time. It isn’t exact, it is arguably authoritative. And that is the problem. “
