Monkeys, penguins, giraffes and even baby Bru all made an appearance as children and young people from across Scotland enjoyed a fantastic virtual visit to Edinburgh Zoo. The session formed part of our SMS:HUB, a programme that brings young people together online to build confidence, develop self-management skills and create meaningful connections in a supportive […]
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Play, Connection and Community at Stirling Castle: Bear’s Dragon Tails Picnic
School holidays can be both exciting and challenging for Kinship Care families. Finding opportunities that are affordable, inclusive, and accessible for children and young people is not always easy. Many carers tell us they can feel isolated, overlooked and forgotten, despite the vital role they play in providing love, care and stability for children and […]
First Minister John Swinney and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn to headline My Health, My Rights Conference
Today, we are delighted to confirm that First Minister John Swinney will deliver the Ministerial Address and Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn MBE will provide the keynote address at Children’s Health Scotland’s My Health, My Rights Conference 2026.
SMS HUB: Mystery, Mayhem and Werewolves!
Our latest SMS HUB session was filled with mystery, laughter, and plenty of suspense as young people came together online to play an exciting game of Werewolf. From the very beginning, no one knew who they could trust. Secret roles were assigned, alliances were formed, and every decision mattered as the village worked together to […]
Building Confidence Through Change: SMS in Cranhill
Change can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. For many children living with health conditions or experiencing inequality, these moments can feel even more difficult — whether that’s moving to high school, managing friendships, or coping with everyday worries.
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.
Running for Something Bigger: Caitlin’s Story
At just 17, Caitlin took on the Edinburgh Half Marathon. Not for a medal or a personal best, but for something deeply personal. She chose to run for Children’s Health Scotland, raising an amazing £167 to support children and young people across Scotland.
Bringing Health Rights to Life Through Play in Our Schools
At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe every child should grow up knowing their rights in healthcare and feel confident using their voice when it matters most. Our recent Health Rights visits to Newfield Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School were a powerful reminder of just how impactful early learning, play, and rights based education […]
“We Want Change”: Health Rights Defenders Share Their Story Through Film
What does it really feel like to grow up in Scotland today with a health condition — waiting, navigating systems, and too often feeling unheard? On Saturday 30 May, our Health Rights Defenders began to answer that question in their own words, as we came together to watch the first cut of a powerful new […]
MY HEALTH, MY RIGHTS: A NATIONAL SURVEY FOR SCOTLAND’S CHILDREN
For fifty years, Children’s Health Scotland has been listening to what matters most to children and young people about their health and their rights. Through five decades of stories, surveys, programmes, hospital visits, school sessions, and lived experience, one message has never changed: Children and young people know what they need — and their voices […]
