Sometimes the most powerful advocacy doesn’t come from reports, policy papers or presentations. It comes from children taking time to sit down, think carefully, and write from the heart.
News and Events
Carers Week 2026: Recognising, Supporting and Connecting with Carers
This week (8–14 June 2026) marks Carers Week, a UK-wide campaign shining a light on the vital role unpaid carers play in families and communities. It’s a time to recognise the challenges carers can face, celebrate their contribution, and ensure they have access to the support they need.
Celebrating Our Trustees: Thank You for Your Dedication and Support
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals who give their time, skills and energy to support Children’s Health Scotland.
Adolescence Matters: Supporting Foster Carers in East Renfrewshire
Foster carers from East Renfrewshire Council recently gathered to explore why adolescence matters—and how their role can shape brighter futures for young people. The session marked a milestone for Children’s Health Scotland, as this is the first of our workshops to receive CPD accreditation, recognising the value of the learning and support offered to those […]
Running for Something Bigger: Caitlin’s Story
At just 17, Caitlin took on the Edinburgh Half Marathon. Not for a medal or a personal best, but for something deeply personal. She chose to run for Children’s Health Scotland, raising an amazing £167 to support children and young people across Scotland.
Bringing Health Rights to Life Through Play in Our Schools
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe every child should grow up knowing their rights in healthcare and feel confident using their voice when it matters most. Our recent Health Rights visits to Newfield Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School were a powerful reminder of just how impactful early learning, play, and rights based education […]
Every Child Has a Shadow: The Right to Be Seen
This story introduces us to a child whose “shadow” does not match the expectations placed upon them. Their interests, their expression, and their sense of self sit outside what others believe is acceptable. What follows is not just a story about difference—it is a story about visibility, courage, and the conditions children need to truly […]
“We Want Change”: Health Rights Defenders Share Their Story Through Film
What does it really feel like to grow up in Scotland today with a health condition — waiting, navigating systems, and too often feeling unheard? On Saturday 30 May, our Health Rights Defenders began to answer that question in their own words, as we came together to watch the first cut of a powerful new […]
MY HEALTH, MY RIGHTS: A NATIONAL SURVEY FOR SCOTLAND’S CHILDREN
For fifty years, Children’s Health Scotland has been listening to what matters most to children and young people about their health and their rights. Through five decades of stories, surveys, programmes, hospital visits, school sessions, and lived experience, one message has never changed: Children and young people know what they need — and their voices […]
Join Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme in Edinburgh
Referrals now open for our next SMS Programme (Ages 9–17) which is being delivered in Edinburgh. Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme is a supportive group experience for children and young people living with health conditions. Delivered over a series of sessions, it helps young people build confidence, develop practical skills to manage their health and […]
