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Following a recent centre audit by the Royal Society of Public Health, we are delighted to announce that we are fully compliant to deliver their accredited qualifications in nutrition and deemed fully compliant by OFQUAL. The outcome of an external audit will offer reassurance to our learners by demonstrating that our teaching style and credentials of our professional tutors, o ...

New Food Standards Agency research finds that knowing these alternative proteins are safe is the top factor in encouraging consumers to try them. A survey into public perceptions of emerging alternative proteins has revealed that a third of UK consumers would try cultured meat and a quarter would try edible insects. It also revealed a greater number - 6 in 10 of us - are willi ...

Obesity is an increasing problem in the UK with current forecasts predicting that by 2050 approximately 50% of adults will be obese.  It is important that action is taken to address the epidemic, not least because obesity can lead to chronic health issues including: Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, and depression. Read more at RSPH | Latest News | The R ...

Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health is open to anyone working in public health or the wider health sector, those studying for a public health related degree (or equivalent) or anyone with a lifelong interest in protecting and improving the public’s health and in supporting public health initiatives in the UK and around the world. As a globally recognised mark RSPH ...

When accessing information about nutrition, diet or healthy eating please make sure you use reliable sources which are updated regularly by experts in nutrition such as The British Dietetic Association (BDA) or The Association for Nutrition (AFN). They are the gold standard professionals in food education! ...

The Food Standards Scotland have published a new report revealing the impact of COVID-19 on food and drink retail purchasing in Scotland between January and July 2020. Data confirmed that more home cooking and meal ingredients were purchased including sweet and savoury cooking ingredients, canned goods, dried pasta, rice and pulses during lockdown. This directly corresponds wi ...

eAssessment is a new, optional form of learner assessment that the RSPH have introduced during 2020 and are offering to their centres.

It provides the opportunity to assess candidates online, using the Surpass testing platform, an experienced and trusted eAssessment provider. All eAssessments are carried out remotely, including their invigilation, which guarantees the security and integrity of all your learner’s eAssessments.

Having the option of being able to offer eAssessments has plenty of benefits for our learners. This option is not yet available for nutrition qualifications. This is only available for Food Safety and Health Improvements.

Keep watching this space for updated information!

Public Health England (PHE) was formed in 2013, is an executive agency of the UK responsible for public health activities across England with a mission statement “to protect and improve the nation's health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities”. The agency has played a large part in England's HIV response through surveillance and the national prevention programme, whi ...

What are the goals of the week? The goals of UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2020 are to: Raise awareness of malnutrition (and dehydration) among the public and encourage the use of self-screening tools Help health and social care professionals understand their role in preventing and managing malnutrition and understand the importance of routinely screening for malnutri ...

Although it is very unlikely that Covid-19 is transmitted through food or food packaging, as a matter of good hygiene practice, anyone handling food must wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This should be done routinely, including: Before and after handling food When moving between different areas of the workplace, and especially after b ...