We’ve just released our APRIL EDITION of our e-newsletter, bursting with updates and achievements from Children’s Health Scotland. This month’s issue is a true celebration of community, resilience, and health rights advocacy.
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Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine now available
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine, packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and essential information for children, young people, families, and carers across Scotland.
Third progress report for The Promise
The Promise Oversight Board has published the third of its progress reports, looking at whole family support and workforce. ‘Report THREE’ has found that unexpected events and systematic barriers have delayed implementation. In particular issues impacting the workforce and whole family support have meant the promise is not halfway to being kept by 2030.
Five-year old SANDY releases new health rights book on Human Rights Day
A lot of children, and even some adults, find getting their blood taken to be quite challenging. Five-year-old Sandy was certainly anxious before discovering some helpful techniques to relax and get ready for the procedure. He decided to share everything he learned, and went through, in a new book titled “Sandy Meets the Teddy Hospital.” […]
The health and wellbeing of children is at the heart of new Strategic Plan 2024-30
The health and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to the best possible health lies at the heart of the new Strategic Plan, launched by Children’s Health Scotland at their AGM held in October 2024. Covering the period 2024-2030, the plan sets out how the charity will move forward from their present […]
Celebrating a day that will shine in Scotland’s history for children’s rights
To celebrate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) becoming Scots Law on 16 July 2024, today we have launched a brand new My Health, My Rights Charter in the Atrium of the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. This Charter has been created by children and young people living with health […]
Ensuring children’s rights and needs are met by public service complaints procedures in Scotland
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) has opened a consultation on the draft Child Friendly Complaints Handling Principles (PDF, 125KB) and responses are being accepted until 1 March 2024.
UNCRC receives Royal Assent
In a success for children’s rights in Scotland, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill officially received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and will come into force on 16 July 2024.
A great day in history for Children’s Rights!
On Thursday 7 December 2023, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill – also known as UNCRC- was passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Summer 2023 Magazine available NOW
To read the Summer 2023 Magazine, CLICK HERE. The Summer 2023 edition of the Children’s Health Scotland magazine is now available to view online. So, get comfy and enjoy!
