Developed by NHS Health Scotland as a tool to support professionals when working with patients, to answer the question, "where do I go to be active?". It is also helpful for the general public.
The first comprehensive report on the mental health of adults and factors that influence it in Scotland has been published by NHS Health Scotland 'Scotland's mental health and its context: adults 2009'.
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information and support in the community.
Community Food and Health (Scotland) is a national organisation that supports initiatives in low-income communities to help people take up a healthy diet.
This food and drinks industry-led not-for-profit organisation was launched in the summer of 2007. It brings all agencies and industry groups in the sector together for the first time to promote Scotland's produce locally and internationally.
Scotland's national health improvement agency covers every aspect of health improvement, from gathering evidence, to planning, delivery and evaluation, and spans the range of health topics, settings and life stages.
The Soil Association Scotland is part of the UK-wide Soil Association, a charity founded in 1946, which exists to promote environmentally-friendly food through education, campaigns and community programmes.
Consumer Focus Scotland has published updated guidelines for sponsorship in schools. This guidance takes into account policy developments and regulations since the first schools guidance was published by the Scottish Consumer Council, in 2006.
This first national food and drink policy lays out a plan of action for all stakeholders to work towards a healthier, wealthier and more environmentally sustainable Scotland.
The Food Standards Agency Scotland's latest report of people's views on food issues in Scotland. This is part of a series of citizens' forums set up to establish a dialogue with the public on food.
Draft recommendations on promotion of lower-fat products including dairy products, fat and saturated fat reductions for meat products, and portion size availability for savoury snacks (Scotland)
Deadline for responses is 9 March 2010
This article from the FHA newsletter reports on Quality Meat Scotland's toolkit for reformulating food such as burgers and sausages in order for these products to developed to a healthier specification.
