Our Annual Review and Impact Report for 2019/20, which gives a snapshot of our work over the past twelve months, has been published.
Health-related play
Clowndoctors and Elderflowers win Health-Related Play Award
They say laughter is the best medicine and Hearts and Minds’ Clowndoctors and Elderflowers are dispensing it generously. These professional creative artists are helping bring joy and laughter to children in hospital, hospice care and Special Educational Need Schools – and to adults living with dementia in residential care across Scotland. They are worthy winners […]
My Health – Play and Information Packs sent to vulnerable families in Scotland
Working with the Trussell Trust and with grant aid from the Scottish Government’s Community Wellbeing Fund, leading children’s health charity Children’s Health Scotland is in the process of distributing over 400 My Health | Play and Information Packs to support vulnerable families in the community.
BOOK NOW | Children’s Health Scotland Conference 2020 | Feeling Good
Do you work in the children’s health and wellbeing sector? Then put the date in your diary and BOOK NOW to catch the Early Bird price of £63pp for the forthcoming Children’s Health Scotland Conference 2020 | Feeling Good.
Nominate today and recognise someone special who has made a difference to the life of a child
Nominations have opened for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards which have been created to celebrate those who are making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. Six specific award categories have been announced and nominations can be made until 5:00pm on 12 July 2020.
Professional Development Award (PDA) in the area of Health-related Play Specialists
SQA is seeking input into the development of a proposed new Professional Development Award (PDA) in the area of Health-related Play Specialists. To help them establish the need for a PDA they would appreciate if you can complete a short survey.
Save the date for Scottish Children’s Health Week 2020 #feelinggood
This year Children’s Health Scotland is launching the first Scottish Children’s Health Week 2020 #feelinggood that will run from Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September 2020. The aim of the week is to be a national celebration of children and young people’s health and wellbeing and their right to the best quality healthcare.
Read the latest news from Children’s Health Scotland
A very festive edition of our latest Children’s Health Scotland Magazine is now available to view online.
Toys in anaesthetic rooms making children’s surgery journey easier
Children at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow who are about to be anaesthetised can take their pick of a range of toys and books from Buzz Lightyear to a ‘Where’s Wally’ book in the anaesthetic room.
New three-year Children’s Health Strategy focuses on the healthcare needs and rights of children and young people in Scotland
A new national three-year 2020-23 Children’s Health Strategy has been launched by Children’s Health Scotland at its Annual General Meeting – held on Saturday 12 October 2019 at its national headquarters in Leith, Edinburgh. With the identification of five new Key Priority Areas, the strategy firmly focuses on the healthcare needs and rights of all […]