Children’s Health Scotland was proud to represent Scotland at the EACH Sharing Meeting 2026 in Varese, Italy, where organisations from across Europe came together to share learning, celebrate achievements, and discuss how we can continue to improve the experiences and rights of children and young people in healthcare. As Scotland’s representative within the European Association […]
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Health Rights Cannot Depend on a Postcode: Why the Latest RCPCH Findings Matter
On 23 September 2026, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) published new Scotland-focused findings from its State of Child Health 2026 report. The findings paint a concerning picture of children’s health across Scotland, highlighting persistent and widening inequalities linked to poverty and deprivation. Children living in Scotland’s poorest communities continue to experience […]
Building a Health Rights Aware Future: Children’s Health Rights Training with the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Every child and young person has the right to be heard, respected and involved in decisions about their healthcare. Yet through our On My Way report and the voices of our Health Rights Defenders, we know that children and young people do not always experience healthcare in a way that fully respects their rights. That […]
Take the Oath. Take a Stand. End Waiting on Our Rights.
Children and young people across Scotland are still waiting for their rights to become reality. They are waiting for support, care, and access to services that help them live healthy, fulfilling lives. These experiences remind us that there is still work to do. By coming together, listening to young voices, and taking action, we can […]
Play, Rights and Bear’s Big Adventures at Health Weeks in Scottish Schools
We had a fantastic time celebrating Health Weeks in Schools across Scotland, alongside the children and young people at Greenhill Primary School and Broxburn Primary School, reaching an incredible 760 children and young people across both schools.
Supporting Carers and Families at Quarriers Carer’s Day
We were delighted to be invited to take part in Quarriers Carer’s Day at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together with carers from across the country for a day focused on connection, wellbeing and support.
Every Child Has a Shadow: The Right to Be Seen
This story introduces us to a child whose “shadow” does not match the expectations placed upon them. Their interests, their expression, and their sense of self sit outside what others believe is acceptable. What follows is not just a story about difference—it is a story about visibility, courage, and the conditions children need to truly […]
“We Want Change”: Health Rights Defenders Share Their Story Through Film
What does it really feel like to grow up in Scotland today with a health condition — waiting, navigating systems, and too often feeling unheard? On Saturday 30 May, our Health Rights Defenders began to answer that question in their own words, as we came together to watch the first cut of a powerful new […]
Struthers Primary School and David Livingstone Memorial Primary School become Health Rights Aware!
This autumn, we had the joy of visiting two incredible schools — Struthers Primary School in September and David Livingstone Memorial Primary School in October — as part of our mission to promote health rights and empower children through play.
Launching the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and Poster
A Tool Created by Children, for Children — and for the Professionals Who Support Them Children’s Health Scotland is proud to officially launch the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and accompanying A2 poster — a landmark resource created by children and young people living with health conditions in Scotland. This Charter is not just a document. […]
