What does healthcare feel like through the eyes of a child? At Children’s Health Scotland, we know that children and young people are experts in their own lives. Yet too often, conversations about healthcare happen around them rather than with them. That’s why we were delighted to bring children, young people, parents, carers and professionals […]
my health my rights conference
Children increasing know their rights. Many are not experiencing them.
Children increasingly know their rights, but many are still not experiencing those rights in practice, is the key message emerging from the National Health Rights Report 2026, launched today (2 October 2026) in Stirling at the My Health, My Rights Conference organised by national health rights charity Children’s Health Scotland.
National health rights charity launches new #MomentsThatMatter Campaign
Children’s Health Scotland has launched its new Moments That Matter campaign, shining a spotlight on the everyday moments, relationships and experiences that can make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families across Scotland.
Not Just Friends. Not Just Volunteers. Health Rights Defenders.
“Before I joined Health Rights Defenders, I didn’t know other young people felt the same way I did about hospitals, appointments and having a health condition. Now I know I’m not alone, and together we’re helping other children understand their rights too.” — Health Rights Defender. For children and young people living with health conditions, […]
Children’s views and voices must shape NHS Reform
Children’s views, voices and experiences should be at the heart of decisions about the future of Scotland’s NHS, according to national children’s health rights charity Children’s Health Scotland. Every child has the right to the best possible health, and any reform should be judged by whether it improves access to care, reduces waiting times and […]
Dear First Minister: Will you listen?
Sometimes the most powerful advocacy doesn’t come from reports, policy papers or presentations. It comes from children taking time to sit down, think carefully, and write from the heart.
The exciting Spring 2022 edition of our magazine is now available online
To read the Spring 2022 magazine, CLICK HERE. Our Spring 2022 magazine, which is packed full of great news and features, is now available to download or view online. In this edition, we unveil our My Health, My Rights Conference, which will be an extravaganza of ideas, workshops, and exhibitors. The conference will be hosted […]
