As the national voice for health-related issues for children and young people, we are very proud to have produced an update range of Guides. Our Guides cover seven topics which are essential to be informed about if you care for a child recieving medical treatment.
News and Events
5 Great Ideas to help you “Eat well for you and the planet!”
Healthy Eating Week 2022 took place this week on 13 – 17 June. This year marks the 10th year anniversary of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week. It was a great chance for everyone to focus on having a healthier and more sustainable diet. While the week may have ended, it’s not too late […]
New mental health stigma resource for schools
See Me, Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination, has launched a new free resource for secondary schools. See Me See Change is a new approach to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in secondary schools, bringing staff and pupils together to form an action plan designed especially for their school. Research from […]
Let’s make make caring visible, valued and supported this Carers Week
Carers Week 2022 takes place on 6 – 12 June. It’s an annual opportunity to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Children’s Health Scotland fully supports #CarersWeek2022.
Volunteers’ Week 2022: a chance to say thanks
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks. This week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Volunteers play a key role in the running of charity work, and Children’s Health Scotland is no exception. We are proud to support so many children and young […]
Our Seasonal Summer 2022 edition of the CHS magazine is available to read NOW
To read the Summer 2022 magazine, CLICK HERE! Our CHS Summer 2022 magazine, which is packed full of great news and features, is now available to download or view online. In this edition, we feature the much-anticipated return of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards for 2022! There are seven awards once again, including the newly […]
5 Benefits of gardening for children – National Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week starts this Saturday on 28th May! This event was created by Neil Grant, managing director of Ferndale Garden Centre, and works to support the wonderful Greenfingers charity. It’s all about celebrating the fun, learning and growth which a child can experience even in their own back garden or local green area. […]
National Share A Story Month: We’re sharing Stories with Rory
May is National Share A Story Month, organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. The theme this year is belonging and emphasises how children can find their place in the world of books, stories and imagination. Here at Children’s Health Scotland, we love stories and understand how they can help everyone, including children and […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: learn to cope with your worry with Ruby!
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. The theme for this year is Loneliness, a feeling that everyone will have experienced, and which can have a profound effect on mental health. From 9 – 15 May, the Mental Health Foundation will be encouraging everyone to share stories of a […]
The voices of people with disabilities is key to policy development
healthandcare.scot is reporting that the Scottish government is searching for a facilitator for the Disability Equality Strategy, just weeks after the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill was re-introduced in parliament.
