NHS Forth Valley, Health Promotion, Nutrition

Community Development

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	Community Food Development Project This Community Nutrition Initiative provides groups and individuals with practical advice and information on food issues, for example healthy eating, leaflets, access to food, funding, displays and practical skills. These can be included within existing groups and can be tailored to your needs. For further information contact Community Food Development Workers : Susan Kennedy - Falkirk Regeneration Areas. Debbie Ross - Clackmannanshire Regeneration Areas.
Grant Poster 08/09 Grant Guidance Notes 08/09 Community Grant Application	Community Food and Health Promotion Activity - Grant Scheme 2008-09 The purpose of these grants is to support local communities in developing programmes of health promotion and community food initiatives across Forth Valley. For further information contact Janey Brown (Chief Community Dietitian). For further information on this initiative, guidance notes, and an application form, please see the documents to the left side of this page.
	Forth Valley Food Links Community Dietitians work in partnership with Forth Valley Food Links (FVFL). Forth Valley Food Links works with local food producers and communities in Forth Valley to increase access to, and availability of, locally-grown fresh produce. FVFL assist farmers wishing to diversify into alternative crops aimed at local markets and retailers, to helping schools and community-based groups set up their own food growing schemes or fruit and vegetable co-operatives. For further information and details on how to contact visit the Forth Valley Food Links website or contact Janey Brown (Chief Community Dietitian). For further information on the new ... 'Find it, eat it - A directory of local food in Forth Valley 2005/06' ... go to our Resources page.
349 kb - 4 pages	Community Food Consultation - Falkirk Council Area (September 2005) 'This study assesses the impact of community food and healthy eating initiatives in the areas covered by The Falkirk Community Planning Partnership, people's understanding of a healthy diet and identifies key issues and opportunities for the future.'
1.03 mb - 30 pages	Report - Community Food Development Worker - Alloa SIP (October 2005) 'This report outlines the impact of the Community Food Development Worker post for Alloa South and East Social Inclusion partnership on helping progress towards healthier eating within the local community. Future recommendations are also made.'
Useful Links
	Healthy Living "Health Scotland provides a national focus for improving health, and will work with the Scottish Executive and other key partners to take action to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland."
	Community Food and Health (Scotland) "This site provides a one-stop information and networking resource for staff and volunteers working in food and health. It has information on the small grants scheme and there is a publications library from which you can download toolkits and guides. The website also has a directory of community food initiatives throughout Scotland."
	foodlink This site contains general information on food safety and has downloadable factfiles on food poisoning, hygiene, food storage and food preparation.