What do a parliamentary reception, a national conference, an award-winning chocolatier, a castle adventure, inspiring young people and Scotland’s children’s health heroes all have in common? They’re all part of the latest Children’s Health Scotland Autumn/Winter 2026 Magazine, available now.
MY HEALTH MY RIGHTS
Going Round in Circles? BBC story shows the experiences of young people in Scotland when it comes to transitioning to adulthood.
A recent BBC Scotland article shared the experience of 19-year-old Casey Smith from Renfrewshire, who described spending years applying for jobs, attending Job Centre appointments and searching for opportunities while feeling as though she had been “going round and round in circles”. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs and actively seeking work, Casey spoke openly […]
On Our Way: Sharing Scotland’s Children’s Health Rights Journey at EACH 2026
Children’s Health Scotland was proud to represent Scotland at the EACH Sharing Meeting 2026 in Varese, Italy, where organisations from across Europe came together to share learning, celebrate achievements, and discuss how we can continue to improve the experiences and rights of children and young people in healthcare. As Scotland’s representative within the European Association […]
Home Is Where Healing Happens: Why Hospital at Home Supports Children’s Healthcare Rights
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 […]
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 […]
