The Scottish Government has published a review of Scotland’s Children’s Services Plans (CSPs) for 2020 – 2023, in line with the Children and Young Peoples (Scotland) Act 2014.
News and Events
Complex needs cuts are discriminatory, say parents
A BBC Scotland news report by Georgina Hayes and Ian Hamilton highlights that families of young people with complex disabilities have called for equal treatment amid complaints that councils across Scotland have cut summer activities for their children.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Having a blast at ‘Dreamnight at the Zoo’ at Blair Drummond Safari Park!
A huge shout out and many thanks to Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirling, who very kindly provided us with free tickets to share with the children and families we support for their very magical ‘Dreamnight at the Zoo’. It was a fantastic evening of fun, laughter and adventure which was hugely enjoyed by us […]
’Children’s Rights and Paediatrics: On the Sofa with RCPCH & Us’ alongside The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
We were absolutely delighted to be invited to attend The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Annual Conference in Liverpool in June, alongside The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), Bruce Adamson.
Championing SMS:CONNECT on a National Level at The NHS Scotland Event 2022
We are thrilled to be able to get out and about once again and speak in person about our work and the services that we provide here at Children’s Health Scotland! So when we were chosen to present a spotlight session at The NHS Scotland Event 2022 in Aberdeen at P + J Live, we […]
Routemap and National Principles of Holistic Whole Family Support
A Routemap and National Principles for delivering Holistic Whole Family Support have been published by the Scottish Government.
Get Informed about Health Information Week 2022
Health Information Week take place annually on 4 – 10 July and is a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public. #HIW2022
Scotland Commissioner call for views launched
National Autistic Society Scotland, together with Scottish Autism are collecting the views of autistic people, families and professionals on a new independently appointed Commissioner to promote and protect the rights of autistic people.
Making healthier food choices easier
Proposals to limit the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt have been published. The Scottish Government’s consultation seeks views on restricting the promotion of confectionery, cakes, crisps, savoury snacks and sugary soft drinks at checkouts and front of store, and on multi-buy discounts.
New Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation Published
On 29th June 2022, a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland was published. The Strategy will mainly cover the next five years, while also setting out a longer-term vision for the mental health and wellbeing of the population.
