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 […]
It’s 2023, a New Year is a New Start! If you’re a job seeker, you know what that means: It’s time to find your new job! Statistics have shown that January and February are the best time of year to find a job. There is even a special day dedicated for this period of the […]
“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 […]
? “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ? I will try to keep this blog short before you run off for your last minute Christmas shopping. It’s finally the time of the year – the time for celebration with family, friends, and a whole lot of partying (I mean relaxing). But honestly, it’s […]
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 […]
Buckingham Futures ~ Residential Division Today we focus on our Residential team, they cover these aspects of Environmental Health: Environmental Protection and Private Sector Housing. Environmental Protection Officer Environmental Protection Officers inspect and report environmental complaints or issues, which can either be reactive or proactive work depending on the team and the job. Depending on […]
Buckingham Futures ~ Commercial Division This week we delve into the different sectors EHPs/EHOs can specialise in. To make things easier we will focus on the aspects our Commercial team manages at Buckingham Futures. We will cover these fields Environmental Health Practitioners work in: Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Port Health and Licencing. Food Safety […]
Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) protect and improve the environment that the people live in. At the front-line, each discipline of environmental health is imperative to improving the public’s health by ensuring conditions are safe and habitable. “EHPs need a broad skillset and an understanding of a complex range of issues. Their education, training and experience […]
First of all, what is Environmental Health? Environmental Health is considered a branch of Public Health, it concerns a wide range of issues in the environment that affect human health and disease. “Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and safe workplaces, sound agricultural practices, […]