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All CIEH media releases from 2008

Climate change will push more people into food poverty, says CIEH

20th November 2008

The adverse effects of climate change will hit the UK hard with increasing food prices pushing more people into food poverty, delegates will be told at a conference on climate change and health organised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Climate change conference to expose skin cancer timebomb

20th November 2008

Delegates at a conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) on the health implications of climate change will be told that melanoma rates (the most dangerous form of skin cancer) could treble in the next thirty years unless urgent action is taken by the Government and local authorities.

Government must act on growing pest menace posed by climate change, says CIEH

20th November 2008

City centres blighted by rats, swarms of flies and the re-emergence of malaria are some of the scenarios that will be discussed at a major conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) on the health implications of climate change this Thursday 20 November.

Action on climate change key to achieving health and sustainable communities, says CIEH

18th November 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will launch a new landmark document entitled Climate Change, Public Health and Health Inequalities at the second meeting of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Environmental Health (APG), which takes place at 2.30pm at the House of Commons on Tuesday 18 November.

Action needed now on climate change, says CIEH

18th November 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is organising a conference to highlight the health implications of climate change.

CIEH calls for more action on small water supplies

10th November 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called for Defra to go further in its proposals to safeguard and improve thousands of smaller private water supplies.

Repair existing house stock to improve health and save the planet

4th November 2008

Focus must be placed on repairing existing housing stock rather than building more homes, the CIEH has stated following the launch of analysis of house building plans by the Environmental Audit Committee.

Rugg Review instigates debate

28th October 2008

The CIEH has re-issued its call for better regulation of landlords in order to improve public health, following the publication of a government review into private rented sector (PRS) housing

The CIEH provides support to food safety qualifications in Australia

21st October 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) today announced that it is providing support to the delivery of food safety qualifications in Australia following the signing of an agreement with the William Angliss Institute, Melbourne.

CIEH photography competition winners named

13th October 2008

Environmental health practitioner, Steve Dewar, was named as winner of a Chartered Institute of Environmental health photography competition at the CIEH’s annual Best of the Best conference last week.

Partnership to speed delivery of Generic Assessment Criteria

13th October 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), and academic consultancy Land Quality Management (LQM) have announced their intention to join again with practitioners to produce a new, fully-documented set of Generic Assessment Criteria under the revised CLEA model and associated guidance issued recently by the Environment Agency.

Joined-up action is required to tackle climate change, says CIEH

9th October 2008

The CIEH has said that clear, joined-up action is essential to tackle climate change, as the organisation welcomed the creation of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Local government must act to reduce health costs of climate change, says CIEH

2nd October 2008

Local authorities will fail in their duty to protect the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve unless they move efforts to address climate change to the top of their agenda, a leading environmental health organisation has said today.

EHPs vital role in Flu pandemic discussed at CIEH conference.

29th September 2008

Pandemic Flu guidance for environmental health practitioners (EHPs) has been launched today at the CIEH Best of the Best conference.

Government measures to tackle fuel poverty inadequate

11th September 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) welcomes the announcement of more funding for home insulation. It believes that insulation is an important element in dealing with fuel poverty and in reducing energy bills. 

Good Housing Leads To Good Health: A toolkit for environmental health practitioners

10th September 2008

The CIEH, in association with the Building Research Establishment (BRE), has launched a toolkit to help practitioners promote the role of good housing to good health.

Delay decision on Scores on the Doors CIEH tells the FSA

19th August 2008

No decision can be made on a national Scores on the Doors scheme without further evidence, the CIEH has told the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

CIEH lobbies MP to prevent planning Bill blunder

15th August 2008

The CIEH has written to the Minister for Local Government after proposals set out in the Planning Bill could see householders lose their right to complain about noise, pollution or disruption caused by the construction of major infrastructure projects.

Pest problem will only get worse without clear action, says CIEH

6th August 2008

A single government department must take responsibility for supervising and monitoring pest control, a leading environmental health organisation has said today.

Painter fined for smoking in van admitted he broke the law

25th July 2008

The CIEH has lent its support to Ceredigion County Council for handing a fixed penalty ticket to a painter and decorator who breached smokefree legislation.

CIEH gives muted welcome over Defra contaminated land conclusions

24th July 2008

The CIEH has welcomed the conclusion of the Defra "Way Forward" discussions but has raised concern at the decision not to provide guidance on the point at which land becomes contaminated.

Condition of private housing stock a national disgrace says CIEH

21st July 2008

Government funding for new and affordable housing at the expense of improvements to existing housing stock is having a disastrous affect on some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

Rapid spread of Lyme disease poses a public health threat, says CIEH

7th July 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is calling on the Government to tackle the growing public health threat posed by Lyme Disease and other pest related illnesses.

Government must take control of rising pest problem

2nd July 2008

Modern living conditions, urban sprawl and climate change are making the spread of pests and pest-borne diseases more likely, a new book by the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

One year on – employers and workers reaping the health benefits of smokefree legislation

30th June 2008

One year on – employers and workers reaping the health benefits of smokefree legislation

Why emerging public health problems from pests need to be addressed

26th June 2008

Public health significance of urban pests, the latest book from the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, alerts governments to prepare for and address pest-related diseases.

Government measures to tackle fuel poverty “a short-term fix”, says CIEH

30th May 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) today welcomed measures by the Government to tackle fuel poverty, but warned that they did not go far enough and fail in particular to address long-term problems associated with vulnerable people living in sub-standard housing.

“It has saved my life,” bar manager says of the smoking ban

30th May 2008

Air quality in bars is 93 percent cleaner a year after the smoking ban, showing the clear health benefits to staff and punters, new research[1] by a leading environmental health charity has shown.

First ‘Way Forward’ output released

23rd May 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) in association with environmental organisation Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments (CL:AIRE) has today announced the release of new guidance on the use of statistical tests in the assessment of soil contamination data.

CIEH to broaden membership

25th April 2008

Non-EHPs working in environmental health and holding senior posts in science, health and environment-related fields will be able to apply for full voting membership of the CIEH, following a historic decision made by the CIEH Council last week.

Sunbed restrictions disappointing says CIEH

25th April 2008

Proposed guidance on reducing health risks from tanning salons by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been branded a disappointment by the CIEH.

Making healthy eating easy

22nd April 2008

A pioneering new Welsh scheme designed to improve nutritional standards in cafes and restaurants is to be rolled out across the country, delegates will be told at a CIEH conference.

Dying for a tan

18th April 2008

New research by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has revealed startling evidence that young teenagers are being allowed to risk skin cancer by using and abusing tanning salons.

Consult on five stars says CIEH

18th April 2008

CIEH Chief Executive Graham Jukes has written to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to request that it considers a five star Scores on the doors scheme amid concern that a three tier scheme may “reward failure”.

CIEH showcases its qualifications in India

14th March 2008

A delegation from the CIEH headed by the Chief Executive Graham Jukes participated in the Quality Council of India’s National Conclave in Delhi in February.

Restaurant hygiene boosted by star rating system

11th March 2008

Over half a million restaurant hygiene ratings have been checked online, following the launch of a scheme enabling consumers to decide where to eat based on food hygiene inspection results.

More resources needed to improve poor housing, says CIEH survey

27th February 2008

Councils need more resources to tackle sub-standard housing and improve public health, a report released by the CIEH says.

HACCP exemption for small businesses undermines food safety, says CIEH

19th February 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and a coalition of stakeholders have written to the European Commission criticising proposals that would see small business exempt from the requirements of HACCP food safety management systems.

Water meters add to burden on the poor, says CIEH

7th February 2008

Poverty will increase and health will suffer unless there is clear policy to address decreasing water affordability, a leading public health organisation has said.

Fuel price increases will hit the most vulnerable, says the CIEH

7th January 2008

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed moves by the Government to meet with the energy regulator OFGEM to discuss the implications of recent double digit rises in energy prices.

Key worker living extended to all English regions

7th January 2008

Key worker status has now been extended to cover every region in England for qualified environmental health practitioners.

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