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Congratulations to all winners of a Scottish Children’s Health Award
The national Scottish Children’s Health Awards celebrate courageous children and young people and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing. There are seven awards in total which were unveiled during Scottish Children’s Health Week (2-8 September 2024).
Alyson Walker unveiled as winner of the Lifetime Achievement, Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award isn’t open to public nominations; it’s presented to a health professional who, in the opinions of the judges of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards, has made outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Today we are delighted to unveil our Lifetime Achievement, Scottish Children’s Health Award […]
Georgie Hyslop unveiled as winner of the Young Achiever, Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Young Achiever award recognises a young person who has shown great determination and courage in life. Today we are delighted to unveil our Young Achiever, Scottish Children’s Health Award Winner as Georgie Hyslop, from Ardrossan, who is a beacon of resilience and compassion. Her story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona […]
Jenny McNeill unveiled as winner of the Improving Life Experiences, Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Improving Life Experiences Award recognises the commitment and expertise of a person or team who’s made a significant difference to improving life experiences of a child or young person undergoing treatment. Today we are delighted to unveil our Improving Life Experiences, Scottish Children’s Health Award Winner as Jenny McNeill. Her story is captured below by […]
Heather Beattie unveiled as winner of the Health-Related Play, Scottish Children’s Health Award
Health-related play is more than just a chance to have fun; it’s a serious business when it comes to children’s health and wellbeing. It can help children physically, mentally, and emotionally and is an essential part of treatment that can help speed up recovery either in hospital or at home. This award recognises a special […]
Changing Our World unveiled as winner of the Healthcare Rights Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Healthcare Rights Award acknowledges extraordinary steps taken by a team to advance the healthcare rights of children and young people. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference made to a child’s world. Today we are delighted to unveil our Healthcare Rights, Scottish Children’s Health Award winner as Changing our World, the children […]
Carnegie Swimming Club unveiled as winner of the Health and Wellbeing Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Health and Wellbeing Award recognises a person or team who has made a difference to the health and wellbeing of a child or young person. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference made to a child’s world. Today we are delighted to unveil our Scottish Children’s Health Award winner – Carnegie Swimming […]
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Wendy Taylor, wins Children’s Choice Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Children’s Choice Award recognises someone who has made a significant difference to a child or young person undergoing treatment in hospital, at home or in the community. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference they’ve made to a child’s world. Today we are delighted to unveil our Scottish Children’s Health Award winner […]
Bear’s Tea Party spotlights Scottish Children’s Health Week 2024
Bear’s Tea Party shines a light on our forthcoming Scottish Children’s Health Week and the presentation of our prestigious teddy trophies to the winners of a Scottish Children’s Health Award. Hosted by journalist and TV presenter Catriona Shearer, this year our event was held on Saturday 24 August 2024 at the Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh and […]
