Child Protection Scotland and Barnardo’s Scotland have launched a new What If You’re Right? Campaign that encouraged adults to really look, really listen and notice changes in a child’s behaviour. Don’t ignore it when your gut tells you something is wrong, take action to get help for that child.
News and Events
UNCRC receives Royal Assent
In a success for children’s rights in Scotland, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill officially received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and will come into force on 16 July 2024.
A great day in history for Children’s Rights!
On Thursday 7 December 2023, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill – also known as UNCRC- was passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Our Winter Magazine is now available online
The festive winter edition of our magazine is now available to view or download and, in this edition, we open with a big bear hug to Katie for her wonderful support of our charity on BBC Radio 2.
Young children explore their richts in Scots with new book
Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean has launched a new illustrated book in Scots on human rights for very young children. The book, beautifully illustrated by Corinna Campbell, from Inverness, takes young children on a journey to discover rights like having a safe home, the right to be healthy, to learn, and to play.
Scotland’s first dedicated self-harm strategy
A dedicated self-harm strategy and action plan has been published by the Scottish Government, owned jointly with Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) , which aims for anyone affected by self-harm, to receive compassionate support, without fear of stigma or discrimination.
Debate on the Promise Oversight Board Report
The Scottish Parliament has held a members’ business debate on the Promise Oversight Board Report. The contributions by MSPs discussed the contents of the Report, spoke to the need to make progress in keeping the Promise, and noted calls for putting a definition of ‘care experienced’ into legislation.
Transitions Bill does not pass Stage 1
The Scottish Parliament held a debate on the proposed Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill, and at decision time the majority voted against the Bill ensuring that it did not pass Stage 1.
Carer Support Payment pilot opens for new applications
The pilot phase of a new benefit that will be paid to over 80,000 carers has begun in Scotland. Unpaid carers in Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) are the first to be able to apply for Carer Support Payment. The benefit is replacing Carer’s Allowance, currently delivered by the […]
Financial support for young people leaving care
Young people transitioning from the care system into adulthood are to receive a one-off Care Leaver Payment of £2,000 to support them to move into more independent living under proposals being considered.
