NHS awards recognise a healthier health service December 2009
More than 120 NHS food outlets serving staff and visitors were recognised for their achievement of the healthyliving award at a ceremony at The Royal College of Surgeons on 24th November.
Each of the successful NHS Boards was presented with a certificate by Dr Aileen Keel, Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
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New resources for serious fun November 2009
As an aid to training, a quiz for catering staff is now available.
For family eateries and establishments that serve children, you can download our kids' activity sheet.
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Changes to the healthyliving award criteria August 2009
Following a review of the guidance pack that we have recently undertaken together with the Food Standards Agency Scotland, a number of changes have been made to the award criteria.
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Nick Nairn presents healthyliving awards May 2009
Over 200 caterers were presented with their healthyliving award certificates by well-known chef and TV personality Nick Nairn, on 11th May 2009.
The ceremony took place in the prestigious surroundings of Perth Concert Hall.
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500th Award May 2009
Congratulations to Woodhill House, Aberdeenshire Council, on achieving the 500th healthyliving award. Woodhill House was one of the earliest award holders, and they have recently renewed their award to pick up the 500th. They were presented with their certificate by Nick Nairn at an award ceremony on 11th May.
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Higher level award May 2009
The higher level award, healthyliving award plus, was launched on 11th May by Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Public Health.
A number of pilot sites played an important role in testing the criteria for the higher level. Several of these sites went on to achieve the higher level award and were presented with their certificates at the launch and award ceremony on the evening of 11th May. |
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Congratulations to the successful sites, pictured:
- Cafe Derran at Auchterderran Centre, Fife Council, Cardenden
- Almond Catering Ltd at Registers of Scotland, Edinburgh
- Ailsa Courtyard Restaurant, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr
- Compass Group at RBS, Fettes Row, Edinburgh
More details of the higher level award are available here.
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Mentoring March 2009
For caterers who have registered, there is now an opportunity to benefit from the experience of another caterer who already holds the award.
A number of caterers who have already achieved the healthyliving award have agreed to act as mentors to caterers going through the process for the first time.
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Do you dream of running your own restaurant? March 2009
Once again Raymond Blanc is on the hunt for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant.
If you are a talented cook or host and believe you have the skills to succeed in this challenging and exciting profession then this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Nominations are now being invited for the CIS Excellence Awards 2009 February 2009
The healthyliving award, in association with Healthier Scotland, is sponsoring the Healthier Scotland Award category.
Nominations are open from now until Monday 16th March.
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Come and visit us at ScotHot 2nd - 4th March 2009 February 2009
We are exhibiting again at the ScotHot exhibition at the SECC Glasgow from the 2nd - 4th March. Come at see us on stand 5044.
We are co-sponsoring the new Cafe Life Scotland area and have two healthyliving award business semiars each day.
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Off to a Good Start February 2009
NHS Health Scotland in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Government are organising Off to a Good Start - a conference to promote Breastfeeding.
Where? Glasgow Royal Concert Halls
When? 18 May 2009
The Conference is aimed at managers, change agents and practitioners from the NHS, Local Authorities, Education, Voluntary & Community Sectors, Workplace and Hospitality who can influence services so that women feel confident and able to breastfeed in their home, community and workplace.
Abstracts for the presentation of workshops or posters will be accepted up until 30th January.
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Special winter offers from Bellini Cookery School January 2009
Bellini Cookery School is the first cook school to achieve the healthyliving award. They have a special offer this winter on the following classes:
Healthyliving Low Fat Diet Class: Sunday 8th February 2009 2-6pm With the excess of the festive season still clinging to us, come along and learn simple, mouth-watering low-fat recipes - soup, snack, main-course and even a dessert, low on calories, bursting with flavour (all Healthyliving recipes).
- Cook, learn, wine 'n' dine
- Part hands-on, part demonstration cooking class
- 4-course meal served once cooking is complete with wine
- Apron, hat, pen provided with recipes to take home
Special Offer: Buy one (£85), get the other for half price i.e. 2 persons for £127.50
Healthyliving Demonstration: Tues 3rd March 2009 6-7pm Come and learn hints and tips to cook more healthily. Easy recipes for soup, meals and snacks that are quick and inexpensive
- Tasters, recipes and wine
Special Offer: buy 1 (£20) and get the other one half price i.e. 2 persons for £30
For further details or to book, phone 0131 476 2602 or visit the website at www.bellinicookeryschool.co.uk
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Evaluation - a chance to have your say November 2008
The healthyliving award has now been working with caterers across Scotland for over two years and it is important to ensure that the award is working effectively and is meeting its objectives. An independent research agency has been commissioned to carry out a full evaluation of the award, looking at the impact it has had on the provision and uptake of healthier food choices. This work began in November 2008 and will be completed by March 2009. The research agency, Scott Porter Research and Marketing Ltd, will be speaking to businesses that have registered an interest in the healthyliving award, including businesses that have gone on to achieve the award, businesses that are currently working towards it and also those that are no longer involved in the award.
Both caterers and customers will be able to comment on their experience of the healthyliving award, and the findings will help to influence the future direction of the award. There is no obligation to take part, but if you are contacted we would urge you to take this opportunity to have your say. |
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Don't forget to update your address book! October 2008
Consumer Focus Scotland was launched on 1st October, bringing together three former organisations: the Scottish Consumer Council, energywatch (Scotland) and Postwatch (Scotland).
The healthyliving award is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Consumer Focus Scotland. The merger does not effect the work of the award, which continues its work as normal. The postal address and phone numbers for the healthyliving award remain unchanged, and our website, general enquiries and newsletter email contact addresses also stay the same. However if you are emailing an individual member of the healthyliving award team, the email address is now in the format firstname.lastname@consumerfocus.org.uk.
See contact details section for full details of how to contact the healthyliving award.
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CIS Excellence Awards - Healthyliving Excellence Award May 2008
The CIS Excellence Awards were held at the Hilton Glasgow on 29th May 2008 and all attending enjoyed a fantastic night and a delicious meal.
The Healthyliving Excellence Award category was sponsored by Almond Catering in conjunction with the healthyliving award and last night the winner of this prestigious award was finally announced.
The winner of the 2008 CIS Healthyliving Excellence Award is
The healthyliving award team would like to congratulate all the staff at RBS for their efforts in supporting and promoting healthier eating across their Scottish and UK sites.
Congratulations also go to the other two finalists, who should also be applauded for their contribution to supporting healthier eating within their establishments:
- Juiced Up
- En Croute Catering Ltd
Photograph courtesy of Ivor Tetteh-Lartey (Copyright)
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healthyliving award winners receive their certificates April 2008
Our latest award presentation ceremonies took place at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 22nd April, and the National Piping Centre in Glasgow a week later. The prestigious events recognised the achievements of 140 establishments in total.
Ranging from a modern city hotel and spa to a junior rugby club, the variety of establishments to achieve the award was incredibly diverse.
Our photo shows just some of the proud winners who received their certificates.
Congratulations to all recipients of the healthyliving award.
See the award winners section for a full list of award holders.
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healthyliving award sponsors Health Conscious Restaurant of the Year January 2008
The healthyliving award is delighted to be the sponsor of the Health Conscious Restaurant of the Year Award at this year's inaugural Scottish Restaurant Awards.
Three establishments from throughout Scotland were shortlisted:
- Alfies, Uddingston
- Grassroots Cafe, Glasgow
- Urban Angel, Edinburgh
A glittering award ceremony was held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 28th January 2008, where the winner was announced as
Many congratulations to Peter Bowyer, Catering Manager and his team at Alfies.
More information can be found at scottishrestaurantawards.co.uk.
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The healthyliving award achieves another milestone! December 2007
On 13th December 2007 the The Abbey Mill Cafe and Coffee Shop in Melrose became the 200th catering establishment in Scotland to gain the healthyliving award.
The Abbey Mill Cafe and Coffee Shop is part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill group and is also the 18th of this group's 18 cafes and coffee shops to gain the healthyliving award, so a very impressive achievement all round!
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