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 […]
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SMS HUB: Mystery, Mayhem and Werewolves!
Our latest SMS HUB session was filled with mystery, laughter, and plenty of suspense as young people came together online to play an exciting game of Werewolf. From the very beginning, no one knew who they could trust. Secret roles were assigned, alliances were formed, and every decision mattered as the village worked together to […]
Recognising the Moments That Matter: Nominations Closing Soon
Children’s Health Scotland is urging people across the country to take a moment to recognise those who make a real difference to children and young people’s health and wellbeing, as nominations for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026 close on Tuesday 30 June.
SMS: Growing our Confidence Together
Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) programmes help children feel more comfortable together while beginning to explore Self-Management Skills. During our programme this week it has been wonderful to see confidence starting to grow as the children and young people settle into the group.
Save the date and join the fun | Scottish Children’s Health Week 2024
This year Scottish Children’s Health Week, organised by the national children’s health charity Children’s Health Scotland, will run from 2 – 8 September 2024. The week has been created to focus on the health and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to the best possible health.
Leading Scottish children’s health charity launches national My Health, My Rights Campaign
Children’s Health Scotland, Scotland’s leading children’s health charity, believe that every child has the right to the best possible health. To support this belief the charity is excited to announce their new My Health, My Rights Campaign, launched on the first day of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2023 (4-10 September 2023).
Juliet Harris, Director of Together, wins Healthcare Rights Award
The Healthcare Rights Award recognises a person or team who has taken significant steps to advance the health rights of children and young people in relation to the UNCRC, in school, at hospital or in the community. Our winner is Juliet Harris.
Children’s Health Scotland welcomes the appointment of Nicola Killean as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland
Children’s Health Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s appointment of Nicola Killean as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland.
Nominations are now open for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2022
Do you know someone special who deserves a very exclusive teddy award? The Scottish Children’s Health Awards exist to celebrate courageous children and young people, and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing. Nominations are now open, and you have until 5.00pm on Friday 15 July 2022 to nominate someone special.
Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatal Rights of the Child Group win a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that the Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatal Rights of the Child Group at Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS as the winner of the Healthcare Rights Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
