Foster Care Fortnight 2025 is running from 12 to 25 May and Children’s Health Scotland is proud to lend our support to this flagship event—recognised as one of the UK’s biggest awareness initiatives for fostering. Organised by The Fostering Network this year the event places a focus on “The Power of Relationships,” underscoring the vital […]
News and Events
Our April e-news is packed with stories of celebrations and empowerment
We’ve just released our APRIL EDITION of our e-newsletter, bursting with updates and achievements from Children’s Health Scotland. This month’s issue is a true celebration of community, resilience, and health rights advocacy.
Bear’s EGGcellent Picnic – Kinship Care Families from across Scotland make lasting memories
On 9 April 2025, Children’s Health Scotland hosted Bear’s EGGcellent Picnic at Culzean Castle and Country Park, welcoming Kinship Care Families from across Scotland for a day dedicated to self-management skills, children’s health rights, fun, and making lasting memories as a family.
Help shape Scotland’s Changing Places Toilet Fund
Our friends at PAMIS are inviting your views to help shape the new Scottish Government Changing Places Toilet Fund, set to launch in summer 2025. This crucial initiative aims to increase the number of Changing Places toilets across Scotland, providing vital facilities for people with complex care needs.
Scottish Government launch new Human Rights Newsletter
Children’s Health Scotland champions the importance of health rights for all children and young people, asserting their right to the best possible health. This principle resonates strongly with the Scottish Government’s ongoing efforts to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights in Scotland.
Celebrating a ROARING success at Edinburgh Zoo for our first in person SMS Programme of 2025
Children and young people from across central Scotland came together for our most successful in-person Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme to date! At the celebration session at the end of the Programme, hosted by Edinburgh Zoo, participants took part in an unforgettable animal handling session, testing their bravery by holding some fascinating creatures.
Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine now available
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine, packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and essential information for children, young people, families, and carers across Scotland.
Keeping children safe in Scotland
The Scottish Government has published new guides to help children, young people and parents and carers learn about child protection. The guides, available on the Keeping Children Safe in Scotland website, provide age-appropriate information for anyone who may become involved in child protection processes in Scotland.
Award Winning In-Person Self Management Skills (SMS) Programmes return to Edinburgh for children and young people aged 9-17 with health conditions
Our award winning Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes are back in 2025 with our first in-person ones of the year returning to Edinburgh this month. Our SMS Programmes are for children and young people aged 9-17 living with a health condition or concern – no formal diagnosis is required.
Read our latest February e-news
We’ve just released our latest e-newsletter. This edition showcases our mascot Bear who has been on some fantastic adventures this month, gearing up for some amazing events happening this year. We have some truly special surprises in store for carers, so if you’re one of them and want to be the first in the know, […]
