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.
News and Events
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.
Phase 8: Residential accommodation for young offenders and children and young persons in need of care and protection
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has confirmed Phase 8 of its work will look at residential accommodation used by the state between 1930 and 2014 to accommodate (a) young offenders under the age of 18 (and children and young persons under 18 awaiting trial) and (b) children and young persons under 18 in need of […]
126 Scottish organisations unite against the Rights Removal Bill and ask UK Government not to scrap the Human Rights Act
On the 1st of July 2022, Children’s Health Scotland was one of 125 representatives from across Scotland’s third-sector that united in their condemnation of the UK Government’s Rights Removal Bill.
5 Great Ideas to help you “Eat well for you and the planet!”
Healthy Eating Week takes place from 13 – 17 June 2022. This year marks the 10th year anniversary of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week. It was a great chance for everyone to focus on having a healthier and more sustainable diet. While the week may have ended, it’s not too late to use […]
New mental health stigma resource for schools
See Me, Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination, has launched a new free resource for secondary schools. See Me See Change is a new approach to tackling mental health stigma and discrimination in secondary schools, bringing staff and pupils together to form an action plan designed especially for their school. Research from […]
Let’s make make caring visible, valued and supported this Carers Week
Carers Week 2022 takes place on 6 – 12 June. It’s an annual opportunity to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Children’s Health Scotland fully supports #CarersWeek2022.
Volunteers’ Week 2022: a chance to say thanks
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks. This week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Volunteers play a key role in the running of charity work, and Children’s Health Scotland is no exception. We are proud to support so many children and young […]
Our Seasonal Summer 2022 edition of the CHS magazine is available to read NOW
To read the Summer 2022 magazine, CLICK HERE! Our CHS Summer 2022 magazine, which is packed full of great news and features, is now available to download or view online. In this edition, we feature the much-anticipated return of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards for 2022! There are seven awards once again, including the newly […]
5 Benefits of gardening for children – National Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week starts this Saturday on 28th May! This event was created by Neil Grant, managing director of Ferndale Garden Centre, and works to support the wonderful Greenfingers charity. It’s all about celebrating the fun, learning and growth which a child can experience even in their own back garden or local green area. […]
