The Scottish Government has published information that has been provided to the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board on work being progressed across the children and young people and mental health policy landscape.
News and Events
World Health Day 2023 marks 75th Anniversary of improving public health
Friday 7th April is World Health Day, an annual celebration of our shared goal to make sure everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being. This year is extra special as it marks the 75th anniversary of the creation of the World Health Organisation (WHO). #HealthForAll #WHO75
Nominations now open for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023
Do you know someone special who deserves a very exclusive teddy award? The Scottish Children’s Health Awards exist to celebrate courageous children and young people, and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing.
Concerns that children with highly complex disabilities and intensive healthcare needs are unable to access nursery
A new report entitled Overview of the provision in Scotland of Early Learning and Childcare for Children with Profound and Multiple Learning highlights widespread failings, as children with highly complex disabilities and intensive health care needs are unable to access their right to nursery placements across Scotland.
Kinship Care Week 2023 – What does Self-Care mean to You?
Kinship Care Week 2023 took place on 13 – 17 March 2023 and was a fantastic celebration of ‘Connection’ for Kinship carers. The week included an in-person gathering in Glasgow and contributions from many organisations, including ourselves.
Concerns that children with disabilities are unable to access nursery
A new report highlights widespread failings, as children with highly complex disabilities and intensive health care needs are unable to access their right to nursery placements across Scotland.
Happiness Begins with You on the International Day of Happiness #StoryWithRory
For 2023’s International Day of Happiness on 20th March, we were once again joined by our ambassador and good friend, Rory Crawford, for another Story with Rory. #StoryWithRory
Spring 2023 Magazine available NOW
To read the Spring 2023 Magazine, CLICK HERE. The Spring edition of the Children’s Health Scotland magazine is now available to view online. So, get comfy and enjoy!
250,000 baby boxes delivered
A quarter of a million Baby Boxes have been delivered to expectant parents – providing them with more than £400 worth of essential items for their new born. The milestone was reached ahead of the popular scheme’s sixth anniversary in the summer.
£130m for disabled children since launch of benefit
More than £130 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children since the launch of a Scottish Government benefit. The latest official figures show the families of over 54,000 children and young people were receiving Child Disability Payment in December last year.
