For World Mental Health Day 2020 we were joined by Shaun from our SMS:CONNECT Programme and talked to him about how mental health plays a role in his life.
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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.
Isabella Rennie wins a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are unveiling our final winner. Isabella (aged 9) is the joint winner of the Young Achiever Award and her story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
East Lothian lad Jack Tait is a winner of a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce East Lothian lad Jack Tait as a winner of a national Scottish Children’s Health Award. Jack is a joint winner of the Young Achiever Award and his story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
Clowndoctors and Elderflowers win Health-Related Play Award
They say laughter is the best medicine and Hearts and Minds’ Clowndoctors and Elderflowers are dispensing it generously. These professional creative artists are helping bring joy and laughter to children in hospital, hospice care and Special Educational Need Schools – and to adults living with dementia in residential care across Scotland. They are worthy winners […]
Children’s Health Scotland is ‘Making Caring Visible’ this Carers Week
This week is Carers Week (8-14 June) which is an annual event that takes place each year to celebrate the fantastic work of Carers across the UK. This year the theme is ‘Making Caring Visible’, which hopes to help people recognise the contribution that Carers make.
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.
Do not delay seeking medical attention
A child’s right to the best possible healthcare (UNCRC 24) does not disappear during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health matters for children and young people in Kinship Care
Children’s Health Scotland provides training directly to Kinship Carers which we can deliver FREE OF CHARGE thanks to our funding from the Scottish Government and other trusts and foundations.
Tips on how to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and scared by everything you’re hearing about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) right now.