This winter, our SMS:CONNECT Programme has been buzzing with energy and positivity! Over six weeks, 23 incredible young people aged 9–17 have joined us every Monday and Thursday to explore self-management in fun, creative, and empowering ways.
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Defying Gravity with Wicked the Musical: A Wellbeing Journey to Oz
Our latest SMS:HUB was pure magic! Children and young people with health conditions joined us online for a wellbeing session inspired by Wicked the Musical, led by the amazing Active Learning Team from Wicked. It wasn’t just about fun—it was about building skills that help us manage our health and wellbeing every day. From the […]
Scotland’s first proposal for the Children’s Rights Scheme: Making Rights Real for Every Child
The Scottish Government has published its first Proposal for the Children’s Rights Scheme under the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Act 2024, marking a historic milestone in embedding children’s rights into law. Public authorities now have a legal duty to act compatibly with the UNCRC when delivering relevant functions, creating a proactive culture of accountability for children’s […]
A Spellbinding SMS:HUB with Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter
On Thursday 30 October, children and young people from across Scotland—stretching from the Highlands and Islands to the Borders—gathered online for a truly magical SMS:HUB session with Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter.
Celebrating Rights and Raising Voices – Care Experienced Week 2025
The rights and voices of care experienced children are the focus of this year’s Care Experienced Week – a powerful celebration of identity, resilience, and empowerment. Running from 25 October to 1 November, the week honours children, young people, and adults who have experience of care – whether through foster care, kinship care, residential settings, […]
Walk With Us in Kiltwalk 2026 – Defend the Right to Health for Every Child in Scotland
Every step you take in the Kiltwalk is a step towards a fairer, healthier future for children and young people across Scotland. In 2025, our amazing Kiltwalkers raised over £8,000 — a powerful show of support that helped us reach children with long-term health conditions, kinship and foster care families, and those facing barriers to […]
Bear’s OUTTA THIS WORLD Adventure at Dynamic Earth
During the October School Holidays, Kinship Care families from across Scotland joined us for a truly intergalactic experience at Dynamic Earth — and what a cosmic adventure it was!
SMS:FACE TO FACE is back – Refer now for February 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that SMS:FACE-TO-FACE is returning on Saturday 21 February 2026 – and referrals are now open! This six-week programme runs every Saturday until 28 March 2026 as follows:
Celebrating the 2025 Scottish Children’s Health Awards Winners
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe in recognising the extraordinary people who make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. The Scottish Children’s Health Awards shine a light on those who go above and beyond to support health, wellbeing, and rights – whether through care, creativity, advocacy, or sheer courage. This year’s winners […]
Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Dr Una Macfadyen – A Life Devoted to Children’s Health
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to someone whose career has been defined by compassion, innovation, and tireless advocacy for children and families. Dr Una MacFadyen has spent decades improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Scotland and beyond – and her impact is nothing short of extraordinary. A Career That Began with Play Una’s […]
