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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.

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EACH resolution: Avoiding pain, fear and stress.

What does the 2018 EACH Resolution say about avoiding pain, fear and stress for children and young people using health services? Read our recent newsletter to find out more.

@ChildHealthScot

  • Children's Health Scotland is looking for a new National Co-ordinator. For further information visit www.childrenshealthscotland.or…

    11th February 2019 3:23 pm

  • RT @NHS_Education: Great news for dentists - we've had a couple of cancellations for some upcoming events, so there are a limited numb… https://t.co/FEZO3tJ26d

    11th February 2019 1:26 pm

  • What keeps children well? Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer makes a suggestion. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/…

    7th February 2019 1:44 pm

  • In children's mental health week the BBC's moral maze questions why so many of our children experience poor mental… twitter.com/i/web/status/10934…

    7th February 2019 10:26 am

  • Thanks to Rachael for taking the team through the Mental health first aid: young people course yesterday. Great da… twitter.com/i/web/status/10927…

    5th February 2019 1:34 pm

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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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