Children's Health Scotland

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Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of the needs of all sick children and young people within our healthcare system. We make sure children and young people get the healthcare and treatment they need.

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BEAR is here to join in the fun

Meet BEAR who is a close relative of our logo bear. BEAR was hibernating in anticipation of Scottish Children’s Health Week but has decided that now Spring has sprung it is the right time to wake up and take part in some special activities during this stay at home period.

How we help

We help families access the best possible healthcare by providing information, resources and support to:

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A FREE e-learning resource that promotes a greater understanding of the healthcare rights and needs of children and young people and their families.

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Did you know that all Children and Young People are protected by the EACH ( European Association for Children in Hospital) Charter?

This sets out ten articles that describe how you can be expected to be treated in hospital, and what your rights are.

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