Children’s Health Scotland is delighted to announce the return of our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes this August 2025. These in-person programmes are ideal for children and young people aged 9–17 living with a health condition or concern—no formal diagnosis is required.
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee launch ADHD and ASD support inquiry
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an inquiry into Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) pathways and support. The Committee is seeking to understand: why waiting times for diagnosis and management of ADHD and ASD are reportedly long; how these conditions are diagnosed and managed; the impact […]
Bear’s Bubbletastic Picnic: big bubbles, big laughs, and even bigger hearts
On Friday 27 June, the Glasgow Science Centre was buzzing with excitement (and bubbles!) as kinship care families from across Scotland came together for Bear’s Bubbletastic Picnic—a joyful indoor celebration of connection, calm, and community. Now, we had hoped for sunshine… but in true Scottish fashion, the weather had other ideas. So, we brought the fun inside—and […]
Young voices, big impact: What our Health Rights Defenders want you to know about waiting lists
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe that children and young people should be heard—especially when it comes to their health and wellbeing. That’s why our incredible Health Rights Defenders have been speaking up about something that affects far too many: long waiting times to access healthcare.
21 Health Rights Sessions to schools across Scotland for their Health Weeks!
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the absolute joy of delivering 21 Health-Related Play Box sessions to schools across Scotland in celebration of their Health Weeks. From Edinburgh to the Highlands, we’ve brought the magic of health-related play and story play to classrooms, engaging children in important conversations about their rights to the best […]
Health Rights Defenders raise an outstanding £13000 for Scotland’s leading children’s Health Rights Charity
We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the amazing fundraising efforts of Bishopbriggs Academy, who have raised a phenomenal £13,000 for Children’s Health Scotland! As their chosen charity of the year, the school community has gone above and beyond to support our work, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Throughout the year, pupils and staff have […]
Trustee recruitment
Are you passionate about supporting the right of every child to the best possible health? Children’s Health Scotland is the leading children’s health charity in Scotland and we are currently recruiting for new Trustees.
Local school raises £8,342.86 for Scotland’s leading children’s health rights charity!
Bishopbriggs Academy has gone the extra mile—literally—to support Children’s Health Scotland, raising an incredible £8,342.86 through their participation in the Kiltwalk. With determination, community spirit, and plenty of tartan, pupils, staff, and families came together to make every step count, ensuring children and young people living with long-term health conditions receive the support and advocacy […]
Our Health Rights Defenders help shape National Call to Action for children’s health in Scotland
We are proud to announce that our Health Rights Defenders have played a vital role in shaping the newly released report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Scotland: “Collaborative Healthcare in Scotland: Delivering the Services Children Need in the Community.”
Children whose health rights are most at risk benefit from our latest SMS Programme
Children and young people in Cranhill, Glasgow, whose health, wellbeing, and rights are most at risk, are now benefiting from the latest Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme delivered by Children’s Health Scotland, Scotland’s leading children’s health charity.
