Your Challenge. Their Moment. Create #MomentsThatMatter. What if your next challenge could change a child’s life? A 5K run. A sponsored walk. A bake sale at work. A coffee morning with friends. A cycle, a swim, a climb, a quiz night, or even something completely unique. Whatever challenge you choose, you have the power to […]
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SMS:FACE TO FACE is Back for 2027! A Place to Make Friends, Have Fun and Build Confidence
Children and young people living with a health condition can often feel isolated, worried about fitting in, or like nobody else really understands what they are going through. SMS:FACE TO FACE creates a space where they can be themselves, make friends, build confidence and discover that they are not alone. We’re delighted to announce that […]
My Chicken, Much Like Health, Can Be Scary: What Children Told Us About Healthcare
What does healthcare feel like through the eyes of a child? At Children’s Health Scotland, we know that children and young people are experts in their own lives. Yet too often, conversations about healthcare happen around them rather than with them. That’s why we were delighted to bring children, young people, parents, carers and professionals […]
Building Confidence, Friendships and Self-Management Skills Through SMS:FACE TO FACE
Over the past six weeks, children and young people living with long-term health conditions have been taking part in our SMS:FACE TO FACE programme at the Eric Liddell Centre in Edinburgh, supported by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. Designed to help children and young people develop self-management skills in a safe, supportive and […]
Creating Moments That Matter for Edinburgh’s Kinship Carers
At Children’s Health Scotland, we know that kinship carers play a vital role in the lives of children and young people. They provide love, stability and care, often stepping into their caring role during challenging circumstances. Yet while so much focus is rightly placed on supporting the children they care for, carers themselves can often […]
My Health, My Rights Conference 2026 brings together children’s voices, rights and action
For one remarkable day in Stirling, children and young people were at the heart of a conference celebrating 50 years of Children’s Health Scotland and the launch of the National Health Rights Report 2026. More than 160 children and young people, families, professionals, policymakers and partners from across Scotland gathered together to listen, debate and […]
“We Want Change. We Want to Make a Difference.” Health Rights Defenders Launch Powerful New Film on Children’s Healthcare Rights
“We’ve made this video because we want the voices of children with medical conditions to be heard. We want change. We want to make a difference. We made this and we want others to share it.” – Malak, age 12 At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe children and young people are the experts in their […]
A Golden Ticket to Chocolate Magic! Our SMS:HUB experiences the Highland Chocolatier
What happens when you combine award-winning chocolate, a Golden Ticket, children and young people from across Scotland, and a very special birthday celebration for Bear? You get a truly magical SMS:HUB adventure! This month, children and young people from across Scotland joined us online for The Golden Ticket Chocolate Adventure with Iain Burnett, The Highland […]
It Starts With a “Yes”: How Partnerships Help Young People Thrive Through SMS:HUB
Every month, children and young people from across Scotland log into SMS:HUB ready for a new adventure. For children and young people living with long-term health conditions, opportunities to connect with others, try new experiences, and build friendships are incredibly important. That’s why SMS:HUB is about so much more than an online activity. It’s a […]
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 | Dr Zoe Dunhill’s Lasting Legacy for Children and Families
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr Zoe Dunhill, in recognition of her exceptional and enduring contribution to maternal, infant and child health across Scotland. Chosen by the judging panel for her dedication, leadership and influence over many decades, Zoe has played a significant role in shaping services, resources and information that have […]
