Social Security Scotland is encouraging families and carers to apply for over £300 of financial help for primary school aged children.
News and Events
Your Health, Your Way: Self‑Management Skills Programmes for young people aged 9-17
We are so excited to share our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes for 2026 – a year packed with connection, creativity, confidence-building and fun. Whether you’re a young person, a family member, or a professional supporting a child or young person, our SMS Programmes are designed for young people and support them to build the skills […]
We’re Back at Glasgow Children’s Hospital in 2026
You can find us in the hospital Atrium from 9am–12pm on each of our stall dates. Our stall is designed as a friendly, welcoming space — whether families wish to stop for a chat, pick up information, or simply take a moment during a busy hospital visit. At our stalls, families can: Learn more about […]
Expanding Support: National Online Training for Foster and Kinship Carers
We’re delighted that our free, rights‑based and trauma‑informed workshops for foster and kinship carers continue to be so well‑received across Scotland. Thanks to strong partnership working with local authorities and other organisations, all available places for our 2026 programmes have now been fully allocated.
Celebrating 50 Years of putting children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future
This year, Children’s Health Scotland marks 50 years as a registered Scottish charity. It’s a milestone that invites reflection—not simply because of the years that have passed, but because of the progress we’ve made together and the ambitions we hold for the future.
Our Office is Closed for the Festive Break
Children’s Health Scotland’s office is now closed and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. Thank you for your support throughout the year and we wish all a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year!
Spread Festive Cheer and Support Children’s Health Scotland
We are selling exclusive Nikki Monaghan Christmas Cards designed by Falkirk artist Nikki Monaghan. Each pack contains 10 beautifully illustrated cards, perfect for sending warm wishes to family and friends over the festive season. They will definitely add a splash of Scottish charm to your festive season.
Every Child’s Right to Health: CHS Launches Manifesto for Change
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
Record number of pupils in Scotland needing additional support
New figures show that 43% of pupils in Scottish schools – nearly 300,000 children – now have an Additional Support Need (ASN), the highest proportion ever recorded. This includes children with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and family-related challenges.
Children’s Health Scotland responds to State of the Nation Report: Making children’s health and rights a reality
The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s State of the Nation 2025 warns that essential human rights—including the right to health—remain out of reach for many people in Scotland. The report highlights ten areas of urgent concern, including barriers to healthcare, food insecurity, housing challenges, and inadequate support for disabled people and families.
