Friendship, fun and children’s voices are at the heart of a special #BeFriendly Friday celebration at Robin House during Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026. Children, young people and families will gather for a joyful 50th birthday party for Children’s Health Scotland hosted by Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), creating opportunities to make new friends, spend […]
Children's Health Rights
Creating more moments that matter for children whose health, wellbeing and rights are most at risk
New three-year funding from People’s Postcode Trust, made possible by players of Postcode Lottery, will help Children’s Health Scotland continue supporting children and families facing disability, poverty, health inequality and disadvantage.
Play, Connection and Community at Stirling Castle: Bear’s Dragon Tails Picnic
School holidays can be both exciting and challenging for Kinship Care families. Finding opportunities that are affordable, inclusive, and accessible for children and young people is not always easy. Many carers tell us they can feel isolated, overlooked and forgotten, despite the vital role they play in providing love, care and stability for children and […]
First Minister John Swinney and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn to headline My Health, My Rights Conference
Today, we are delighted to confirm that First Minister John Swinney will deliver the Ministerial Address and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn MBE will provide the keynote address at Children’s Health Scotland’s My Health, My Rights Conference 2026.
Our Spring/Summer 2026 magazine celebrates action, rights and 50 Years of impact
This special anniversary edition of our Spring/Summer magazine highlights the voices, stories and experiences of the children, young people, families, carers and volunteers who shape our work every single day. From the powerful messages behind our new Every Child’s Right to Health Manifesto, to the creativity and leadership of our Health Rights Defenders, the magazine […]
Expanding Support: National Online Training for Foster and Kinship Carers
We’re delighted that our free, rights‑based and trauma‑informed workshops for foster and kinship carers continue to be so well‑received across Scotland. Thanks to strong partnership working with local authorities and other organisations, all available places for our 2026 programmes have now been fully allocated.
Every Child’s Right to Health: CHS Launches Manifesto for Change
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
Healthcare Rights Award 2025: Niamh McGregor – A Young Voice Making a Big Difference
Every child and young person has the right to the best health possible, to be heard, and to be supported – especially when navigating healthcare. This year’s Healthcare Rights Award celebrates someone who embodies those rights not just for herself, but for others too. Congratulations to Niamh McGregor, a passionate young volunteer and proud Health Rights Defender. A Defender […]
Health Rights Defenders raise an outstanding £13000 for Scotland’s leading children’s Health Rights Charity
We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the amazing fundraising efforts of Bishopbriggs Academy, who have raised a phenomenal £13,000 for Children’s Health Scotland! As their chosen charity of the year, the school community has gone above and beyond to support our work, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Throughout the year, pupils and staff have […]
Scottish Government launch new Human Rights Newsletter
Children’s Health Scotland champions the importance of health rights for all children and young people, asserting their right to the best possible health. This principle resonates strongly with the Scottish Government’s ongoing efforts to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights in Scotland.
