The Scottish Children’s Health Awards are one of the most special moments in the Children’s Health Scotland calendar. Each year, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary children, young people, families, professionals and teams who go above and beyond to improve health, wellbeing and healthcare experiences across Scotland. This year’s winners represent the very […]
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 | Dr Zoe Dunhill’s Lasting Legacy for Children and Families
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr Zoe Dunhill, in recognition of her exceptional and enduring contribution to maternal, infant and child health across Scotland. Chosen by the judging panel for her dedication, leadership and influence over many decades, Zoe has played a significant role in shaping services, resources and information that have […]
Young Achiever Award 2026 | Millie Coe Turns Adversity into Inspiration
Despite facing significant challenges in her young life, Millie Coe has shown extraordinary resilience, compassion and determination, making her a truly deserving winner of this year’s Young Achiever Award. Millie’s journey has not always been an easy one. Having entered foster care while starting high school, she found herself navigating major life changes at the […]
CHILDREN’S BRAVERY AWARD 2026 | Madiee Merrick’s Courage Inspires Everyone Around Her
Madiee Merrick is the winner of this year’s Children’s Bravery Award, recognised for the incredible resilience, strength and determination she has shown throughout a lifetime of complex health challenges, while continuing to inspire everyone around her. Madiee’s journey began the moment she was born. Diagnosed with gastroschisis, a condition where a baby’s intestines develop outside […]
Health and Wellbeing Award 2026 | Tanya Richards Helping Children Find Hope, Healing and Strength
Tanya Richards is the deserving recipient of this year’s Health and Wellbeing Award, recognised for the exceptional commitment, compassion and dedication she brings to her role as Team Leader within the Children and Families Service at Wellbeing Scotland. Her work has made a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families, […]
Story With Rory: The Hospital Hoppities and the Right to Feel Safe
For many children and young people living with long-term health conditions, hospitals can be a regular part of life. Whether it’s attending appointments, having tests, meeting new healthcare professionals, or staying overnight, these experiences can sometimes feel exciting, confusing, overwhelming, or even a little bit scary. As part of Scottish Children’s Health Week, Rory is […]
From first-day nerves to last-day Celebrations: Children thrive through summer programme in East Renfrewshire
Children and young people in East Renfrewshire have spent their summer building confidence, making new friends and developing practical skills to support their health and wellbeing through Children’s Health Scotland’s Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme. Delivered during the summer holidays at Maxwell Mearns Castle Parish Church Hall in Newton Mearns, the six-session programme supported 15 children […]
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 […]
SMS HUB: Travelling Through Time Together
Our latest SMS HUB session took young people on a journey through the past, present, and future, exploring how life has changed over time and imagining what the future might look like for the next generation.
“Listen to Us”: Health Rights Defenders Partner with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland to Rethink Education
At Children’s Health Scotland, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the voices, creativity, and courage of our Health Rights Defenders who contributed to the powerful Storylines project led by the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.
