The newest edition of the CHS magazine is now available to view online. The Autumn magazine is packed full of great stories, such as celebrating the success of Scottish Children’s Health Week and Awards 2021 and the impact of SMS:CONNECT.
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SMS:CONNECT wins Digital Innovator Self-Management Award
The SMS:CONNECT Programme delivered by Children’s Health Scotland was announced as the winner of the Digital Innovator Self-Management Award at the 2021 Self-Management Awards organised by the ALLIANCE. The Award Ceremony, which was a celebration of all things Self-Management in Scotland, was held online on Wednesday 29 September 2021 and hosted by STV Presenter Laura […]
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.
Child Winter Heating Assistance eligibility extended
Legislation which will lead to increased vital support to more than 19,400 children and young people to help their families heat their homes this winter has been laid in the Scottish Parliament.
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.
#BEFRIENDLY Friday: Alex discusses how being disabled has affected their friendships
For #BEFRIENDLY Friday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, 17 year old Alex discusses how being disabled has affected their friendships and how they sought out social interactions while managing their health.
Edinburgh health play specialist Audrey wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that Audrey Mackay, a health play specialist who works at the Borthwick Ward at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh as the winner of the Health-related Play Award. Audrey’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatal Rights of the Child Group win a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that the Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatal Rights of the Child Group at Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS as the winner of the Healthcare Rights Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
3D Drumchapel win a Scottish Children’s Health Award for improving life experiences
Today we are pleased to announce 3D Drumchapel as the winner of the Improving Life Experiences Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
Lucy is fundraising to support children and young people with long-term health conditions
Lucy (16 years old) who lives in East Lothian is sending an invitation to family, friends, and supporters to attend her fun-filled fundraising event on Saturday 14 August 2021 at Ormiston Bowling Club. Lucy has been working hard on preparing for this fundraiser and has been gifted some fantastic auction prizes including signed shirts and […]
