A report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland highlights the growing impact of Scotland’s Hospital at Home programme, revealing that 340 babies and children received care through neonatal and paediatric Hospital at Home services between November 2025 and April 2026. Instead of spending days or weeks in hospital, many children were able to receive treatment, monitoring and […]
MY HEALTH MY RIGHTS
20 Years of GIRFEC: Are We Getting it Right for Every Child?
This year marks a significant milestone as Scotland celebrates 20 years of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), the national approach designed to ensure that children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. Since its introduction, GIRFEC has transformed how services work together, placing children’s wellbeing at the centre […]
Building a Health Rights Aware Future: Children’s Health Rights Training with the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Every child and young person has the right to be heard, respected and involved in decisions about their healthcare. Yet through our On My Way report and the voices of our Health Rights Defenders, we know that children and young people do not always experience healthcare in a way that fully respects their rights. That […]
Turn Your Challenge into Moments That Matter
Your Challenge. Their Moment. Create #MomentsThatMatter. What if your next challenge could change a child’s life? A 5K run. A sponsored walk. A bake sale at work. A coffee morning with friends. A cycle, a swim, a climb, a quiz night, or even something completely unique. Whatever challenge you choose, you have the power to […]
My Health, My Rights Conference 2026 brings together children’s voices, rights and action
For one remarkable day in Stirling, children and young people were at the heart of a conference celebrating 50 years of Children’s Health Scotland and the launch of the National Health Rights Report 2026. More than 160 children and young people, families, professionals, policymakers and partners from across Scotland gathered together to listen, debate and […]
Celebrating the Winners of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026
The Scottish Children’s Health Awards are one of the most special moments in the Children’s Health Scotland calendar. Each year, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary children, young people, families, professionals and teams who go above and beyond to improve health, wellbeing and healthcare experiences across Scotland. This year’s winners represent the very […]
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 | Dr Zoe Dunhill’s Lasting Legacy for Children and Families
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr Zoe Dunhill, in recognition of her exceptional and enduring contribution to maternal, infant and child health across Scotland. Chosen by the judging panel for her dedication, leadership and influence over many decades, Zoe has played a significant role in shaping services, resources and information that have […]
Young Achiever Award 2026 | Millie Coe Turns Adversity into Inspiration
Despite facing significant challenges in her young life, Millie Coe has shown extraordinary resilience, compassion and determination, making her a truly deserving winner of this year’s Young Achiever Award. Millie’s journey has not always been an easy one. Having entered foster care while starting high school, she found herself navigating major life changes at the […]
#BeKind Saturday: Supporting Those Who Care – Free Foster and Kinship Care Workshops 2027-28
As part of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026, we’re celebrating #BeKind Saturday by recognising the incredible kindness, dedication, and commitment shown every day by Foster and Kinship Carers across Scotland. Being kind isn’t only about the things we do for others—it’s also about ensuring that carers receive the support, knowledge, and encouragement they need to […]
CHILDREN’S BRAVERY AWARD 2026 | Madiee Merrick’s Courage Inspires Everyone Around Her
Madiee Merrick is the winner of this year’s Children’s Bravery Award, recognised for the incredible resilience, strength and determination she has shown throughout a lifetime of complex health challenges, while continuing to inspire everyone around her. Madiee’s journey began the moment she was born. Diagnosed with gastroschisis, a condition where a baby’s intestines develop outside […]
