Over the past year, through the delivery of trauma-informed, rights-based services, Children’s Health Scotland (CHS) has supported 7,866 children and young people, 7,185 parents and carers, and 5,743 professionals across Scotland—empowering children to thrive and helping families feel informed, included, and supported.
MY HEALTH MY RIGHTS
Launching the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and Poster
A Tool Created by Children, for Children — and for the Professionals Who Support Them Children’s Health Scotland is proud to officially launch the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and accompanying A2 poster — a landmark resource created by children and young people living with health conditions in Scotland. This Charter is not just a document. […]
🎬 Waiting for Our Rights: A Stop Motion by Health Rights Defenders
This #BeHappy Thursday, we’re proud to launch something extraordinary—a stop motion film created by our brilliant Health Rights Defenders, sharing what it’s really like to be a child in Scotland on a waiting list. 🎞️ “Waiting for Our Rights” is more than just a film. It’s a bold, creative expression of the stress, worry, and uncertainty that children […]
Story with Rory: Sandy Meets The Teddy Hospital
This #BeBrave Tuesday, Rory is sharing a story about one very brave boy named Sandy, who reminds us that courage can grow through play, understanding, and support. In Sandy Meets The Teddy Hospital, Sandy is feeling worried about his hospital visit. But with the help of Health Play Specialist Melody and his cuddly companion Bear, Sandy […]
Health-Related Play Award 2025: Melody Cox Brings Healing Through Play
At Children’s Health Scotland, we know that play is far more than just fun – it’s a vital part of a child’s healing journey. The Health-Related Play Award celebrates someone who has made a profound difference to a young person’s life through the power of play. This year, we are thrilled to honour Melody Cox, a Health Play […]
Children’s Choice Award 2025: Dr Mark Davidson – A Doctor Who Makes Magic Happen
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe that relationships shape the way children and young people experience care. That’s why the Children’s Choice Award is so special – it’s a heartfelt “thank you” from a child or young person to someone who made a real difference during treatment. This year’s winner is Dr Mark Davidson, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive […]
Our Seasonal Summer 2022 edition of the CHS magazine is available to read NOW
To read the Summer 2022 magazine, CLICK HERE! Our CHS Summer 2022 magazine, which is packed full of great news and features, is now available to download or view online. In this edition, we feature the much-anticipated return of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards for 2022! There are seven awards once again, including the newly […]
Tickets are now on sale for the My Health My Rights Conference
Are you involved with children and young people in the health and wellbeing sector? Then we invite you to attend our My Health, My Rights Conference on Friday 9 September 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. The conference is all about sharing ideas, research, experiences, and good practice in relation to the health […]
