For one remarkable day in Stirling, children and young people were at the heart of a conference celebrating 50 years of Children’s Health Scotland and the launch of the National Health Rights Report 2026. More than 160 children and young people, families, professionals, policymakers and partners from across Scotland gathered together to listen, debate and […]
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“We Want Change. We Want to Make a Difference.” Health Rights Defenders Launch Powerful New Film on Children’s Healthcare Rights
“We’ve made this video because we want the voices of children with medical conditions to be heard. We want change. We want to make a difference. We made this and we want others to share it.” – Malak, age 12 At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe children and young people are the experts in their […]
Children increasing know their rights. Many are not experiencing them.
Children increasingly know their rights, but many are still not experiencing those rights in practice, is the key message emerging from the National Health Rights Report 2026, launched today (2 October 2026) in Stirling at the My Health, My Rights Conference organised by national health rights charity Children’s Health Scotland.
Ready for a New Adventure? Join Our Team!
Children’s Health Scotland is recruiting a Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People) to help deliver life-changing programmes, activities and events across Scotland.
A Golden Ticket to Chocolate Magic! Our SMS:HUB experiences the Highland Chocolatier
What happens when you combine award-winning chocolate, a Golden Ticket, children and young people from across Scotland, and a very special birthday celebration for Bear? You get a truly magical SMS:HUB adventure! This month, children and young people from across Scotland joined us online for The Golden Ticket Chocolate Adventure with Iain Burnett, The Highland […]
National health rights charity launches new #MomentsThatMatter Campaign
Children’s Health Scotland has launched its new Moments That Matter campaign, shining a spotlight on the everyday moments, relationships and experiences that can make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families across Scotland.
Celebrating the Winners of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026
The Scottish Children’s Health Awards are one of the most special moments in the Children’s Health Scotland calendar. Each year, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary children, young people, families, professionals and teams who go above and beyond to improve health, wellbeing and healthcare experiences across Scotland. This year’s winners represent the very […]
It Starts With a “Yes”: How Partnerships Help Young People Thrive Through SMS:HUB
Every month, children and young people from across Scotland log into SMS:HUB ready for a new adventure. For children and young people living with long-term health conditions, opportunities to connect with others, try new experiences, and build friendships are incredibly important. That’s why SMS:HUB is about so much more than an online activity. It’s a […]
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 | Dr Zoe Dunhill’s Lasting Legacy for Children and Families
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr Zoe Dunhill, in recognition of her exceptional and enduring contribution to maternal, infant and child health across Scotland. Chosen by the judging panel for her dedication, leadership and influence over many decades, Zoe has played a significant role in shaping services, resources and information that have […]
Young Achiever Award 2026 | Millie Coe Turns Adversity into Inspiration
Despite facing significant challenges in her young life, Millie Coe has shown extraordinary resilience, compassion and determination, making her a truly deserving winner of this year’s Young Achiever Award. Millie’s journey has not always been an easy one. Having entered foster care while starting high school, she found herself navigating major life changes at the […]
