Audit Scotland’s October 2025 report, Improving Care Experience: Delivering The Promise, offers a sobering reflection on Scotland’s progress towards fulfilling its national commitment to care experienced children and young people by 2030.
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New research highlights lack of progress on young people’s mental health support
A new report has revealed limited progress and transparency in improving mental health support for young people in Scotland—six years after over 100 recommendations were made by the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services (YCMHS).
Mental health data reveals urgent need for action to support our children and young people
Data published by Public Health Scotland has revealed concerning trends in the mental health of children and young people across Scotland, reinforcing the urgent need for improved support, transparency, and investment.
💙 Celebrating Our Champions: Fundraising for Scottish Children’s Health Week
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.
New guidance strengthens children’s right to be heard in decisions that impact their health and wellbeing
Every child has the right to the best possible health—and that includes being heard. The Scottish Government’s updated guidance on children and young people’s participation in decision-making marks a significant step forward in ensuring that young voices are not only acknowledged but actively shape the services and policies that affect them. This guidance will influence […]
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.
Annual Review and Impact Report 2020
Our Annual Review and Impact Report for 2019/20, which gives a snapshot of our work over the past twelve months, has been published.
Working together to keep the voices of families involved with the Social Work Programme at Edinburgh Napier University
With current lockdown conditions it has been difficult to keep the voices of families and carers at the forefront of the delivery of the Social Work Programme at Edinburgh Napier University.
Read the latest news from Children’s Health Scotland
A very festive edition of our latest Children’s Health Scotland Magazine is now available to view online.
