To read the Winter 2021 magazine, CLICK HERE. Our festive Winter 2021 magazine, which is packed full of great news and features, is now available to download or view online. In this edition we feature our Have a Phenomenal Christmas giving campaign which has been launched with the help of Bear and Snowman. All funds […]
children's health and wellbeing
Be stress aware and improve your health and wellbeing
International Stress Awareness Week will take place on 1-5 November 2021. Organised by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), this week aims to raise awareness about the dangers of stress, the stigmas associated with it, and methods of prevention. This week also features Stress Awareness Day on 3 November, where Rethink Mental Illness will highlight […]
New COVID-19 Guidance published for our SMS:F2F sessions
Children’s Health Scotland is excited to be delivering face to face sessions again for our Self-Management Service, SMS:F2F. In preparation for in-person sessions, which will be taking place in November and December at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, we have published SMS:F2F COVID-19 guidance to ensure the safety of the children, young people and staff taking […]
Annual General Meeting of Children’s Health Scotland
The 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Children’s Health Scotland will take place via zoom on Saturday 30 October 2021 at 11.00am.
Chief Medical Officers advise to proceed with vaccinations for 12-15 year olds
Children and young people aged 12 -15 years old will be offered a dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination from Monday 20 September after Scottish Ministers accepted advice from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
Seven-year-old Emily Donn from Renfrewshire wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that seven-year-old Emily Donn from Renfrewshire as a winner of a Young Achiever Award. Emily’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
#BEKIND Saturday: Leah’s digital story
For #BEKIND Saturday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, we want to emphasise how everyone can be kind to themselves as well as others.
12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that 12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross as a winner of a Young Achiever Award. Mackenzie’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
#BECALM Wednesday: Michelle reads a relaxing butterfly body scan
For #BECALM Wednesday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, Michelle Wilson, Children’s Health Scotland’s Area Officer for Tayside, is reading a three minute butterfly body scan exercise that can be enjoyed by everyone. Thank you to RelaxKids who are our partners for #BECALM Wednesday and have created a morning breathing exercise to start your day […]
ECHC Children’s Wellbeing Team win a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce the Children’s Wellbeing Team at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) as the winner of the Health and Wellbeing Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.