Health organisations

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Health Scotland

Scotland's national health promotion agency.

Website

Information on a broad range of health topics and a searchable database of health promotion booklets, leaflets and posters, including advice on the health benefits of active travel (available through local health boards).

Paths to Health

Established in 2001 to contribute to health improvement in Scotland through the promotion of walking for health and now forms a key delivery mechanism for Scotland’s Physical Activity Strategy - Let's Make Scotland More Active.

Website

Information and advice on walking for health, workplace walking and related news and events.

Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives

The Centre's mission is to give Scotland's working-age population the opportunity to work in ways that allow them not only to sustain and improve their health and well-being.

Website

Comprehensive information on all aspects of health at work, including travel information and health promotion advice for the workplace.

Services

Adviceline (0800 019 2211): Call the Adviceline for free, confidential advice on any issue related to health or safety at work.

Awards Programme: The Centre runs a national Awards Programme that organisations can work towards. Criteria for the awards include promoting active travel.

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