Spring is in the air which means nominations are now open for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024. Do you know someone who deserves a very special teddy trophy? Turn to page 8 in the spring edition of our magazine to find out more.
children's health
Clear vision needed for health and social care
Audit Scotland has released a report stating that significant service transformation is required to ensure the financial sustainability of Scotland’s health service and calls on the Scottish Government to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services.
‘Urgent action’ needed on failing child health
The Academy of Medical Sciences has released a stark report highlighting wide-ranging evidence of declining health among children under five in the UK and calls on policymakers to take urgent action to address the situation.
New SCRA research report exploring digital poverty published
The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration has published a ground-breaking piece of new research. The report ‘Digital Poverty and Exclusion in Scotland: Digital Lives of Care Experienced Children’ looks at digital exclusion in the Children’s Hearings System.
Simpler social security system saves families time
More than 38,000 payments have been paid to families to help with the costs of early learning and starting school. Families who qualify for Scottish Child Payment are now automatically awarded Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment when their child becomes eligible, without them having to apply separately.
SMS:HUB wins Empowering Self Management Project of the Year at the ALLIANCE Self-Management Awards
Our work to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people with long-term health conditions was honoured yesterday (20 September 2023) at the annual Self Management Awards, organised by the ALLIANCE.
Seven award winners presented with prestigious Teddy Trophies at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The national Scottish Children’s Health awards have been created to celebrate courageous children and young people and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing. There are seven awards in total which were unveiled during Scottish Children’s Health Week (4-10 September 2023). AWARD 1 | William Kilpatrick presented with Young Achiever Award […]
Dr Patricia Jackson receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a health professional who has made outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children and young people during their working life. Our winner is Dr Patricia Jackson who is pictured receiving her award at the recent Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023.
William Kilpatrick presented with Young Achiever Award at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The Young Achiever Award recognises a child or young person who has shown great determination and courage in their life – and our winner, William Kilpatrick, from Glasgow, is a shining example.
Health Visitor Nicola Boyle presented with a Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Children’s Choice Award recognises someone who has made a significant difference to a child or young person undergoing treatment in hospital, at home or in the community. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference they’ve made to a child’s world. Our winner for this category of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards is […]