Foster carers from East Renfrewshire Council recently gathered to explore why adolescence matters—and how their role can shape brighter futures for young people. The session marked a milestone for Children’s Health Scotland, as this is the first of our workshops to receive CPD accreditation, recognising the value of the learning and support offered to those […]
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Celebrating “The Power of Relationships” in Foster Care
Foster Care Fortnight 2025 is running from 12 to 25 May and Children’s Health Scotland is proud to lend our support to this flagship event—recognised as one of the UK’s biggest awareness initiatives for fostering. Organised by The Fostering Network this year the event places a focus on “The Power of Relationships,” underscoring the vital […]
The health and rights of children and young people form the focus of major national conference
Children, young people, foster carers, kinship carers, families, volunteers, and health professionals joined together in Edinburgh today (Friday 9 September) to hear more about the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to the best possible health, at the My Health, My Rights Children’s Health Scotland Conference.
#BeKind Saturday – Let’s Appreciate the Kindness of Foster and Kinship Carers
Welcome to Day 6 of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2022! this penultimate day is #BeKind Saturday. Kindness is about choosing to do something that helps others or yourself, motivated by genuine warm feelings. How can you show kindness to those around you – big and small?
