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.
children's health and wellbeing
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.
Actively Support Children’s Health Scotland on #BEACTIVE Monday!
Welcome to the first day of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021! It’s #BEACTIVE Monday which means the aim of today is to get moving to help our physical and mental wellbeing. In the SCHW21 Activity Book, you can find four great ideas for how to move more no matter what your ability level is, including […]
SMS:CONNECT shortlisted for a national award
We are delighted to announce that our SMS:CONNECT Programme has been shortlisted for the Digital Innovator Self-Management Award – a national award that is organised by The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). Winners will be announced during the ALLIANCE Self-Management Week on Wednesday 27 September.
Scottish Government launches new online professional learning resource to help school staff support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
We are very proud to have been part of the team who developed the new online Professional Learning Resource for school staff on behalf of the Scottish Government. This resource reflects the Government’s commitment in their 2020 Programme for Government to develop and strengthen mental health resources available to schools.
1 in 9 emergency hospital admissions for Scottish children are due to an accident
It is important that children have the freedom to grow and learn, safe from serious harm and the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety.
Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow
Eating food which is safe, healthy and nutritious is vitally important for the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Monday 7 June 2021 is World Food Safety Day which is organised by The World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. This year’s theme which is safe […]
It’s perfect weather to get on your bike and celebrate the great outdoors
Cycling is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh air and discover the great outdoors and this week is Bike Week(30 May to 5 June 2021), delivered by Cycling UK and World Bicycle Day (3 June 2021). Both are encouraging people across the UK to enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike and the […]
