Better Health, Better Care
Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland. Better Health, Better Care report (560 kB)
Children’s Health Scotland
This provides information about what we do and what support, advice and information we can give to those caring for children and young people at times of illness. CHS_General_leaflet (162 KB)
Going to the Hospital (First Experiences)
Goodbye Tonsils
Health-related Play Boxes
For many years Children’s Health Scotland has promoted play as a way to help children cope with trauma and distressing experiences and so we developed a Health-related Play Box resource which can be used to prepare children for a visit to the hospital. Read more…
HospiChill
HospiChill helps to prepare you for going into hospital. The APP has Tips and Tools to help you relax and loads of helpful exercises you can watch and listen to to keep you feeling calm
Hospital (First Time)
Jessica’s X-Ray
Maisie goes to Hospital
Maisy Goes to the Hospital
Peppa Pig Goes to Hospital
Questions parents often ask when their child is going into hospital
Some of the most common questions asked by parents. Questions parents ask (334 kB)
The Famous Hat
A book to help children with leukaemia (or other forms of cancer) to prepare for treatment, namely chemotherapy, and a stay in hospital.
The Surgery Book: For Kids
Topsy and Tim go to Hospital
Visit to the Hospital (My First)
What to expect when a child goes to hospital
This guide will answer some of the questions families may have when a child goes to hospital. It aims to provide information to help them cope better with an unknown or worrying situation. CLICK HERE to download the What to expect when your child goes Read more…
Young People in Hospital
This guide aims to help young people prepare for a hospital visit and answer some of the questions they may have. It also points them to other sources of help and information. You can listen to this guide in MP3 format here: http://www.childrenshealths Read more…
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