As Scottish Children’s Health Week (SCHW) draws to a close today, we’re reflecting on a week filled with creativity, connection, and care. From 1–7 September, children, families, schools, and communities across Scotland have come together to celebrate the health rights of children and young people under the theme #MyHealthMyRights and #BeMoreBear.
Child Health Rights
Two-thirds of Kinship Carers left without formal support: new Census Data reveals stark reality for Scotland’s hidden families
The newly published Kinship Care Statistics from Scotland’s Census 2022 reveal a troubling truth: of the estimated 12,800 children living in kinship care across Scotland, two-thirds are in informal arrangements—meaning they are cared for by relatives or close family friends without formal recognition or support from the state.
