Children’s Health Scotland has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2020. The Consultation has asked for views on updated National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland, which will replace the current National Guidance published in 2014.
News and Events
Are you ready to #ExpressYourself for Children’s Mental Health Week?
Next week (1st – 7th February 2021) we are joining schools, youth groups, organisations, and individuals from across Scotland to take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. As we’re an imaginative team at Children’s Health Scotland, we really love this year’s theme of #ExpessYourself which is all about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or […]
Celebrate Burns Night with another #StoryWithRory!
Today we are joined by Children’s Health Scotland’s Ambassador, Rory Crawford, for another #StoryWithRory! In celebration of Burns Night, Rory is reading ‘Rabbie’s Rhymes’ from publishers Itchy Coo Books; an illustrated children’s book with verses from some of Robert Burns’ most loved poems.
MSPs hold Stage 1 debate on UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Today is an exciting day! This afternoon, MSPs will hold a Stage 1 debate on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill! Children’s Health Scotland is one of nearly 50 children’s organisations who have signed & supported the Together – Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights briefing to MSPs.
All of us within our sector have a responsibility and a role to play to make this Bill successful
Successful implementation of the proposed Disabled Children and Young People (Transition to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill will require more than legislation to ensure that children and young people achieve effective transitions.
Referrals OPEN for our FREE online Self-Management Service, SMS:CONNECT
If you or someone you support is aged between 10 and 17 and is living in Scotland with a long-term health condition, you might be interested in joining our online Self-Management Programme, SMS:CONNECT. This six-week group Programme can help children and young people to take steps towards increasing their confidence and self-esteem, accessing information, and […]
Self-Management Service Celebrates the Launch of the SMS HUB with an online Christmas Party!
Offering continuous support for children and young people who have taken part in our Self-Management Service is something that the Health and Wellbeing Team have been working hard to develop this year. Last week we celebrated the launch of the SMS HUB – a safe online space for previous programme participants to join in discussion […]
Ambassador Rory Crawford reads “Everybody’s Welcome” in a Festive #StoryWithRory
Today we are joined by our amazing Ambassador, Rory Crawford. Rory is best known as a children’s television presenter on the Cbeebies channel, and for his important environmental conservation work with the RSPB charity. Rory demonstrates his excellent storytelling skills as he reads Patricia Hegarty’s wonderful story, ‘Everybody’s Welcome’ (published by Caterpillar Books).
Have a Phenomenal Christmas!
Cloaked in the hazy fog of a crisp Tuesday dawn, Bear took to the skies with Snowman. It was the moment they’ve been eagerly anticipating all year round. Paw-in-hand, they whooshed above the hilly lands. And when the world beneath transformed into a checkered blanket, Bear and Snowman started spreading festive, snowflake, good wishes to […]
Do you have school age children?
*UPDATE 30.11.2020: Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately the Focus Groups are now full. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for future opportunities.* If you have school age children then we would really like you to take part in an online focus group about the design and development of a mental […]
