We are thrilled to announce the release of the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine, packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and essential information for children, young people, families, and carers across Scotland.
What’s Inside:
- Save the Date for Scottish Children’s Health Week 2025: Mark your calendars for 1-7 September 2025, and get ready for a week filled with events, special guests, and our annual Activity Book brimming with imaginative health and wellbeing activities.
- SMS Programmes: Discover our award-winning Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes designed for children and young people aged 9-17 years with health conditions. Learn how these programmes help participants manage their health and wellbeing through fun, games, and social interactions.
- LAFS Programme for Kinship Carers: Introducing the LAFS (Looking After Family and Self) Programme, specifically developed for kinship carers in Scotland. This initiative provides practical tools and support to help carers manage challenges and celebrate positive moments.
- New Book Release – Sandy Meets The Teddy Hospital: We are excited to launch “Sandy Meets The Teddy Hospital,” a delightful new book written by children, aimed at helping young readers understand and cope with medical experiences.
- Nominations Open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2025: Do you know someone special who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Scottish Children’s Health Award by 5:00 PM on Friday, 11 July 2025. Celebrate their bravery, contributions to health and wellbeing, and more.
- Generous Grant Donations Enable Flourish Programme to Thrive: Learn about our Flourish Programme, designed for vulnerable mothers and their preschool-aged children, made possible through generous donations from trusts and foundations.
- Bishopbriggs Academy Fundraising Efforts: Discover how the students and staff at Bishopbriggs Academy are raising essential funds for our charity through their participation in the Kiltwalk and other activities.
- Special Smiles Dental Health Training: Read about our Special Smiles training sessions, which emphasize health-related play and a rights-based approach to oral health for children and young people.
- Fresh Fundraising Ideas: Get inspired with five exciting spring fundraising ideas to support our work and make a difference in the lives of children and young people in Scotland.
We invite you to explore the full magazine for more details on these stories and other updates. Your support is crucial in helping us continue to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Scotland and their right to the best possible health.
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