Earlier in April 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) had proposed and drafted a new temporary regulation for HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation), the regulation targets accommodations needed for asylum seekers coming to the UK. What is a HMO? HMOs are residential properties that are rented out to 3 or more […]
Recently we explored food hygiene in the UK and the significance of having safe food. For our upcoming series we will talk about global food safety. Europe, although one of the smaller continents in the world, has a strict food hygiene and safety policy. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the agency of the […]
The Directory of Student Training Opportunities (DSTO), for students completing their EHP Portfolio, brings together employers of environmental health services seeking the best in industry talent with students who are looking to improve the breadth and knowledge of their existing skillsets. It also provides employers with a dedicated space to promote roles to help environmental […]
It’s a sad truth that some landlords use deceptive tactics to scam taxpayers out of millions of pounds. One of the ways they do this is by using ‘Ghost Tenants’. Ghost tenants refer to individuals who are listed on a lease agreement for a property but do not actually live there. Individuals could be either […]
Your support for EH careers The Directory of Student Training Opportunities (DSTO) is a listing of training opportunities managed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and supported by Buckingham Futures, which helps students complete their Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Portfolio, improve their knowledge of EH and expand on their practical skillset. We are encouraging […]
Last week we looked into the Directory of Student Training Opportunities (DSTO). In summary, these are a list of training opportunities provided by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) to help students complete their Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Portfolio. Today we look into how Environmental Health (EH) students can benefit from the DSTO. What […]
On Wednesday we looked into the reasons for the Shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners in the UK . It is imperative that we start to spread awareness of Environmental Health before it’s too late! “It is critical that we collaboratively protect the environment to reduce the destruction of ecosystems caused by a myriad of anthropogenic […]
We are currently facing a crisis where there is a shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in the industry. Local authority budgeting issues, government funding, lack of qualified professionals and the end of the pandemic has played a part in the scarcity of EHPs in the UK, leading to a detrimental effect on the public’s […]
“What are the key skills employers look for in candidates?” Is a common question our candidates ask our consultants on a daily basis. In addition to your Environmental Health qualifications, certifications and technical abilities, there are certain skills that are essential in order to succeed as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP). From our knowledge of […]
Yashmitha Bhudram an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) shares her story and experiences in Pretoria, South Africa with the local government City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. What do you love about Environmental Health (EH)? “It’s all around us, it’s everything we are” ~ Yashmitha Bhudram Years in Environmental Health 13 years Day in the life of […]