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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Promoting Health and Wellbeing at Kentigern House
We were delighted to attend the recent Health and Wellbeing Fair at Kentigern House, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Defence. The event brought together a wide range of services and organisations, all focused on supporting the health and wellbeing of the approximately 1500 people who work within the building.
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.
Carers Week 2026: Recognising, Supporting and Connecting with Carers
This week (8–14 June 2026) marks Carers Week, a UK-wide campaign shining a light on the vital role unpaid carers play in families and communities. It’s a time to recognise the challenges carers can face, celebrate their contribution, and ensure they have access to the support they need.
Celebrating Our Trustees: Thank You for Your Dedication and Support
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals who give their time, skills and energy to support Children’s Health Scotland.
Bringing Health Rights to Life Through Play in Our Schools
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe every child should grow up knowing their rights in healthcare and feel confident using their voice when it matters most. Our recent Health Rights visits to Newfield Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School were a powerful reminder of just how impactful early learning, play, and rights based education […]
Join Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme in Edinburgh
Referrals now open for our next SMS Programme (Ages 9–17) which is being delivered in Edinburgh. Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme is a supportive group experience for children and young people living with health conditions. Delivered over a series of sessions, it helps young people build confidence, develop practical skills to manage their health and […]
A Wild Adventure from Home: Safari Comes to the SMS HUB
Roaring with excitement and packed with imagination, our latest SMS HUB session took young people on a virtual safari adventure — all from the comfort of home. From spotting “wild” treasures to creating brand-new species, it was a journey full of curiosity, creativity and connection.
What You Don’t See: Health Rights Defenders Reveal the Reality of Growing Up with a Health Condition
This week, our Health Rights Defenders continued their media journey by focusing on something simple yet incredibly powerful. They created posters that show what it is really like to be a child or young person living with a health condition. Funded by Awards for All, this project is rooted in a clear belief. When children […]
Lights, Camera, Listen: Health Rights Defenders Take the Next Step
Our Health Rights Defenders are now officially behind the camera and firmly in the director’s chair. We are excited to begin the next stage of our media project, having appointed Media Education to support this work. This work builds on our shared commitment to listening to children and young people and ensuring their lived experiences […]
