School holidays can be both exciting and challenging for Kinship Care families. Finding opportunities that are affordable, inclusive, and accessible for children and young people is not always easy. Many carers tell us they can feel isolated, overlooked and forgotten, despite the vital role they play in providing love, care and stability for children and […]
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First Minister John Swinney and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn to headline My Health, My Rights Conference
Today, we are delighted to confirm that First Minister John Swinney will deliver the Ministerial Address and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn MBE will provide the keynote address at Children’s Health Scotland’s My Health, My Rights Conference 2026.
Celebrating 50 Years of putting children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future
This year, Children’s Health Scotland marks 50 years as a registered Scottish charity. It’s a milestone that invites reflection—not simply because of the years that have passed, but because of the progress we’ve made together and the ambitions we hold for the future.
Every Child’s Right to Health: CHS Launches Manifesto for Change
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
