Young people transitioning from the care system into adulthood are to receive a one-off Care Leaver Payment of £2,000 to support them to move into more independent living under proposals being considered.
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Autumn 2023 Magazine available NOW
To read the Autumn 2023 Magazine, CLICK HERE. The Autumn 2023 edition of the Children’s Health Scotland magazine is now available to view online. So, get comfy and enjoy! The bumper Autumn edition of the CHS magazine is now available to view online. The Autumn magazine is packed full of great stories, such as celebrating […]
Children have their say in new National Children’s Charter
The Scottish Government has today announced a new National Children’s Charter which sets out what children want from school-age childcare services. Kindness, community, fun and fairness are the priorities children in Scotland have identified for a future funded school-age childcare offer, according to the new Children’s Charter.
Parliamentary summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Scottish Parliament is inviting people from across Scotland to attend its first Summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Holyrood. The event is being delivered in partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Disability and will take place on Saturday 25 November 2023 – just ahead of International Day of Persons with […]
Statement of intent on National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy
The Scottish Government has published a Statement of Intent summarising research and engagement to date on developing Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy.
Simpler social security system saves families time
More than 38,000 payments have been paid to families to help with the costs of early learning and starting school. Families who qualify for Scottish Child Payment are now automatically awarded Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment when their child becomes eligible, without them having to apply separately.
Working in challenging times to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people
“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
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.
