The Improving Life Experiences Award celebrates someone who’s made a real difference to the life of a child or young person undergoing treatment – boosting their confidence, resilience, and ability to cope with challenges now and in the future. And Bob has been doing exactly that for over 40 years. Bob Fraser didn’t know he’d […]
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Health-Related Play Award 2025: Melody Cox Brings Healing Through Play
At Children’s Health Scotland, we know that play is far more than just fun – it’s a vital part of a child’s healing journey. The Health-Related Play Award celebrates someone who has made a profound difference to a young person’s life through the power of play. This year, we are thrilled to honour Melody Cox, a Health Play […]
Our April e-news is packed with stories of celebrations and empowerment
We’ve just released our APRIL EDITION of our e-newsletter, bursting with updates and achievements from Children’s Health Scotland. This month’s issue is a true celebration of community, resilience, and health rights advocacy.
Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine now available
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine, packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and essential information for children, young people, families, and carers across Scotland.
Congratulations to all winners of a Scottish Children’s Health Award
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).
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 […]
