Children's Health Scotland

Every child has the right to the best possible health

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We believe every child has the right to the best possible health. As Scotland’s leading children’s health charity, we work in partnership with children and young people to inform, promote, and advocate for their healthcare needs and rights. Our work is child-led, trauma-informed, and rooted in the UNCRC. We provide expert support, health-related play, and wellbeing programmes that empower children and young people to understand their rights, build resilience, and shape the services that support them.

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Referrals Now Open: SMS Programmes Autumn & Winter 2026

We’re pleased to open referrals for our upcoming Self Management Skills (SMS) Programmes, taking place both in person this autumn and online over the winter.  Our SMS Programmes support children and young people living with  health conditions to build confidence, develop self management skills and connect with others who understand their experiences. We welcome self‑referrals […]

“Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Brave”: Volunteering, Voice and Seeing Ourselves on Stage

Elodie is ten. She’s thoughtful, creative, and clear about one thing: children deserve to be listened to when it comes to their health. She also knows how often decisions are made around children rather than with them, which is why she’s a Health Rights Defender.  As a Health Rights Defender, Elodie gives her time, ideas and creativity to help adults understand what it’s really like to […]

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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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