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.
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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. […]
Empowering Professionals: Why Health Rights Training Matters Now More Than Ever
Children’s rights in healthcare are no longer just best practice—they’re the law. With Scotland’s landmark incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law as of July 2024, professionals across health, education, social care, and justice are now legally required to uphold these rights in every decision and interaction. […]
Tickets are now on sale for the My Health My Rights Conference
Are you involved with children and young people in the health and wellbeing sector? Then we invite you to attend our My Health, My Rights Conference on Friday 9 September 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. The conference is all about sharing ideas, research, experiences, and good practice in relation to the health […]
