Families from across Scotland set sail on a day of laughter, movement and connection as Children’s Health Scotland launched its first Bear’s Big Adventure Day of 2026 — a swashbuckling pirate takeover at M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park. Disguised as a day of pure fun, Bear‑ied Treasure delivered something far more powerful: inclusive, child‑led health‑related play […]
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. […]
Health Rights Defenders: Syringe Art, Summer Fun, and the Right to Play
This summer, our incredible Health Rights Defenders—an inspiring group of young advocates who meet regularly to explore and discuss the most pressing health rights issues affecting children—gathered for a vibrant and meaningful session. Held during the school holidays, this meeting was more than just a creative break; it was a powerful opportunity for the group […]
My Health, My Rights: Advocating for children’s health rights
In collaboration with the ALLIANCE, we have published a podcast discussing our My Health, My Rights children and young people’s Charter.
The health and rights of children and young people form the focus of major national conference
Children, young people, foster carers, kinship carers, families, volunteers, and health professionals joined together in Edinburgh today (Friday 9 September) to hear more about the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to the best possible health, at the My Health, My Rights Children’s Health Scotland Conference.
