Ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2019 (1-7 June 2019), Children’s Health Scotland is proud to welcome the award-winning singer and songwriter KT Tunstall as their new Patron.
News and Events
Safeguarding children’s rights
The Scottish Government is seeking views on how best to incorporate the UN’s ‘gold standard’ for children’s rights into Scots Law and improve the lives of children and young people. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced.
Children’s Health Scotland is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight | 13 to 26 May 2019
Fostering has the potential to be life-changing for fostered children and young people. It can #changeafuture and Children’s Health Scotland is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight 2019.
RCPCH Conference and exhibition
To spread news of our work promoting the healthcare rights and needs of children and young people our Development Officer, Anne Wilson, is at the RCPCH Conference and exhibition today.
Mental Health Awareness Week concentrates on body image
Children’s Health Scotland welcomes the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May 2019. Spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation the week will concentrate on body image – how we think and feel about our bodies.
Children’s Health Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Chief Executive
Children’s Health Scotland, the leading Scottish charity promoting the healthcare rights and needs of children and young people, has announced the appointment of Helen Forrest as its first ever Chief Executive.
Support for disabled children, young people and their families
This new Scottish Government guidance aims to support disabled children, young people and their families by signposting to relevant information and organisations. Best of all it’s all in one place.
EACH resolution: Avoiding pain, fear and stress.
What does the 2018 EACH Resolution say about avoiding pain, fear and stress for children and young people using health services? Read our recent newsletter to find out more.
Help us raise vital funds by becoming one of our Kiltwalk Heroes
Why not get fit and raise important funds at the same time? Get in touch with us directly to register for free and a get a “Team CHS” t-shirt
Children’s Health Scotland eLearning Launch at NHS Scotland 2018
Children’s Health Scotland (CHS) has produced a Children and Young People’s (CYP) Healthcare Rights e-learning resource for practitioners in health and social care who work with CYP.
