“It has been a very challenging year for Children’s Health Scotland, a year in which there has never been a greater need for the children and young people we serve to be able to exercise their rights to good health, education, and wellbeing.” Professor Richard Olver, Chair, Children’s Health Scotland
News and Events
SMS:HUB wins Empowering Self Management Project of the Year at the ALLIANCE Self-Management Awards
Our work to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people with long-term health conditions was honoured yesterday (20 September 2023) at the annual Self Management Awards, organised by the ALLIANCE.
Chief Executive of Children’s Health Scotland awarded Not-for-Profit CEO of the Year at the 5th Scottish Women’s Awards
The 5th Scottish Women’s Awards celebrate remarkable women for their excellence and we are proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Helen Forrest, has been presented with the award for Not-for-Profit CEO of the year.
Join us in taking action against mental health stigma and discrimination
For too long tackling mental health stigma has been seen as the responsibility of those who have experienced it.
Seven award winners presented with prestigious Teddy Trophies at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The national Scottish Children’s Health awards have been created to celebrate courageous children and young people and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing. There are seven awards in total which were unveiled during Scottish Children’s Health Week (4-10 September 2023). AWARD 1 | William Kilpatrick presented with Young Achiever Award […]
Dr Patricia Jackson receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a health professional who has made outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children and young people during their working life. Our winner is Dr Patricia Jackson who is pictured receiving her award at the recent Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023.
William Kilpatrick presented with Young Achiever Award at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The Young Achiever Award recognises a child or young person who has shown great determination and courage in their life – and our winner, William Kilpatrick, from Glasgow, is a shining example.
Health Visitor Nicola Boyle presented with a Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Children’s Choice Award recognises someone who has made a significant difference to a child or young person undergoing treatment in hospital, at home or in the community. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference they’ve made to a child’s world. Our winner for this category of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards is […]
Young Person’s Team at Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre presented with Improving Life Experiences Award
The Improving Life Experiences Award recognises the commitment and expertise of those who have made a significant difference to improving life experiences of a child or young person. Our judges were looking for nominees who have made a difference to the confidence and resilience of a child or young person, to help them deal with […]
New national allowance for foster and kinship carers
For the first time foster and kinship carers across Scotland will receive at least a standard national allowance to support them in caring for the children and young people they look after. Funded by £16 million from the Scottish Government, the new Scottish Recommended Allowance will benefit more than 9,000 children.
