What we're reading - 8th April
/This article was featured in the SCDC Weekly - 8th April 2026
What we're reading
CHEX Conference report
The CHEX Conference 2026 brought more than 70 people together to explore the role that community organisations play in addressing Scotland's health inequalities crisis. This report summarises the day’s learning around how community-led responses can support Scotland’s policy direction around prevention.
NHS Scotland's open space health benefits
A new dashboard sets out the value of NHS-owned open space to health in Scotland. Published by Public Health Scotland, the new dashboard provides estimates of the monetary value, Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), and population numbers associated with the health benefits derived from recreation and outdoor estate use at health board level.
Voter registration deadline
Community organisations have a role in supporting people to use their right to vote - especially for groups who may already face barriers to participation. The deadline for registering to vote for elections on 7 May is 11:59pm on 20 April 2026. Voter ID is not required in order to vote in Scottish Parliament elections.
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