Children's Health Scotland

Every child has the right to the best possible health.

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As the leading children’s health charity in Scotland, the health and wellbeing of children and young people lie at the heart of what we do. We are the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on the healthcare needs and rights of all children and young people.

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Mascots Anonymous #DontHideWhatsInside

What happens when junk food mascots come to terms with the damage they’ve done? Our friends at BiteBack have created a video exposing the dark side of the food industry, with a humorous touch. The story is fiction, but the facts in it are all true. It should be easy to eat healthily — it isn’t.

5 Tips for Young People on World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place on Sunday 10 October 2021 and is an opportunity for us all to consider how we are feeling and how we can reach out to those around us who may be struggling. The theme this year is “Mental Health in an Unequal World”, which emphasises how we each experience […]

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

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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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