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Heartbeat Harlow

Environmental Health Services together with Harlow Primary Care Trust, have run a successful Award scheme for caterers in Harlow. 

The Heartbeat Harlow Award is a local Award for catering establishments in Harlow.  It is based on nationally recognised criteria.  The Award is given to caterers who are committed to offering greater choice to customers through the provision of a healthy environment and healthier food choices.  These are two important factors in helping people reduce their risk of coronary heart disease.

 
The Heartbeat Harlow Award encourages caterers to take an active role in the prevention of coronary heart disease and to adopt good practices in food hygiene.
 
All types of catering establishments are eligible to apply for Heartbeat Harlow – workplaces, school or hospital canteens, sandwich bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants and take-away outlets.
 
Heartbeat Award
 
To qualify for the Award the catering establishment has to fulfil three criteria:
 
1. High standards of food hygiene
 
2. The provision of smoke free eating areas
 
3. The provision of healthier food choice
 
Environmental Health Officers and the Community Dietitian assess these criteria.
 
The changes coming about with Smokefree Workplaces legislation and the recent reorganisation of the Primary Care Trust, now covering West Essex, mean that we will be considering changes to carry on the good work that has gone into the scheme so far.
 
If you would like to apply for the Heartbeat Harlow Award, or wish to nominate a caterer you feel deserves the Award, or would just like further information about the Award, please contact Environmental Health Services on 01279 446111.