Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) programmes help children feel more comfortable together while beginning to explore Self-Management Skills. During our programme this week it has been wonderful to see confidence starting to grow as the children and young people settle into the group.
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Heart-Felt HUB: Finding the Love in the Little Things
Our latest Heart-Felt HUB session was all about creativity, connection, and taking a moment to slow down together.
Celebrating 50 Years of Children’s Health Scotland – A Golden Anniversary Announcing Our Amazing Partners for Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026!
Scottish Children’s Health Week returns on 7–13 September 2026, and this year’s celebration is extra special — we’re turning 50! For five decades, We have defended the health, rights and wellbeing of children and young people, putting their voices at the heart of everything we do. From our earliest days in 1976 right through to […]
Celebrating 50 Years of putting children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future
This year, Children’s Health Scotland marks 50 years as a registered Scottish charity. It’s a milestone that invites reflection—not simply because of the years that have passed, but because of the progress we’ve made together and the ambitions we hold for the future.
Every Child’s Right to Health: CHS Launches Manifesto for Change
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
💙 Celebrating Our Champions: Fundraising for Scottish Children’s Health Week
As Scottish Children’s Health Week (SCHW) draws to a close today, we’re reflecting on a week filled with creativity, connection, and care. From 1–7 September, children, families, schools, and communities across Scotland have come together to celebrate the health rights of children and young people under the theme #MyHealthMyRights and #BeMoreBear.
Celebrating the Success of SMS Programmes
For children and young people living with a health condition, life can sometimes feel overwhelming and isolating. That’s why our Self-Management Service (SMS) Programmes are so important. Today, we are celebrating SMS programmes and the positive difference they continue to make in the lives of children and families. Since 2009, they have been helping children […]
Trustee recruitment
Are you passionate about supporting the right of every child to the best possible health? Children’s Health Scotland is the leading children’s health charity in Scotland and we are currently recruiting for new Trustees.
Read our latest February e-news
We’ve just released our latest e-newsletter. This edition showcases our mascot Bear who has been on some fantastic adventures this month, gearing up for some amazing events happening this year. We have some truly special surprises in store for carers, so if you’re one of them and want to be the first in the know, […]
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.
