As Scotland approaches the 2026 Holyrood elections, there is an urgent need to refocus our national priorities. Children’s Health Scotland stands firmly alongside the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Scotland in calling for a bold and sustained commitment to improving child health. As Michelle Wilson, Head of Children’s Services at Children’s Health […]
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Children’s Health Scotland responds to State of the Nation Report: Making children’s health and rights a reality
The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s State of the Nation 2025 warns that essential human rights—including the right to health—remain out of reach for many people in Scotland. The report highlights ten areas of urgent concern, including barriers to healthcare, food insecurity, housing challenges, and inadequate support for disabled people and families.
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 […]
