The national Scottish Children’s Health Awards celebrate courageous children and young people and those who are making a difference to their health and wellbeing. There are seven awards in total which were unveiled during Scottish Children’s Health Week (2-8 September 2024).
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Carnegie Swimming Club unveiled as winner of the Health and Wellbeing Scottish Children’s Health Award
The Health and Wellbeing Award recognises a person or team who has made a difference to the health and wellbeing of a child or young person. It’s a “thank you” in recognition of the difference made to a child’s world. Today we are delighted to unveil our Scottish Children’s Health Award winner – Carnegie Swimming […]
Bear’s Tea Party spotlights Scottish Children’s Health Week 2024
Bear’s Tea Party shines a light on our forthcoming Scottish Children’s Health Week and the presentation of our prestigious teddy trophies to the winners of a Scottish Children’s Health Award. Hosted by journalist and TV presenter Catriona Shearer, this year our event was held on Saturday 24 August 2024 at the Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh and […]
Our Summer Magazine is now available to view or download
The Summer 2024 edition of the our magazine is now available to download online. The magazine features the Scottish Children’s Health Awards. Do you know someone special who deserves a very exclusive teddy Award? Then please nominate them today for an award before entries close on Friday 12 July 2024.
Dr Patricia Jackson receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a health professional who has made outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children and young people during their working life. Our winner is Dr Patricia Jackson who is pictured receiving her award at the recent Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023.
NHS Fife Specialist Palliative Care win Improving Life Experiences Award
The Improving Life Experiences Award recognises the commitment and expertise of those who have made a significant difference to improving life experiences of a child or young person. The judges of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards were looking for nominees who have made a difference to the confidence and resilience of a child or young person, to […]
Laura Stewart wins Healthcare Rights Award
Laura Stewart is a Children’s Rights Officer for Aberdeenshire Council and works with care experienced children and young people. She often says that she has the best job in the world. “I love it. We are a small team who work alongside children and young people ensuring they know about their rights and that adults […]
Inside the CHS Autumn Magazine
The newest edition of the CHS magazine is now available to view online. The Autumn magazine is packed full of great stories, such as celebrating the success of Scottish Children’s Health Week and Awards 2021 and the impact of SMS:CONNECT.
12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that 12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross as a winner of a Young Achiever Award. Mackenzie’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
12-year-old Enoch is the children’s choice for a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce Enoch Wisdom Membi as the winner of the Children’s Choice Award. Enoch’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.