Wands at the ready! This October, children and young people from across Scotland were invited to step into the wizarding world for a truly magical SMS:HUB as we welcomed back our special friends from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. For one enchanting hour, our young witches, wizards and magical […]
Self-Management Skills
SMS:FACE TO FACE is Back for 2027! A Place to Make Friends, Have Fun and Build Confidence
Children and young people living with a health condition can often feel isolated, worried about fitting in, or like nobody else really understands what they are going through. SMS:FACE TO FACE creates a space where they can be themselves, make friends, build confidence and discover that they are not alone. We’re delighted to announce that […]
Building Confidence, Friendships and Self-Management Skills Through SMS:FACE TO FACE
Over the past six weeks, children and young people living with long-term health conditions have been taking part in our SMS:FACE TO FACE programme at the Eric Liddell Centre in Edinburgh, supported by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. Designed to help children and young people develop self-management skills in a safe, supportive and […]
Ready for a New Adventure? Join Our Team!
Children’s Health Scotland is recruiting a Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People) to help deliver life-changing programmes, activities and events across Scotland.
A Golden Ticket to Chocolate Magic! Our SMS:HUB experiences the Highland Chocolatier
What happens when you combine award-winning chocolate, a Golden Ticket, children and young people from across Scotland, and a very special birthday celebration for Bear? You get a truly magical SMS:HUB adventure! This month, children and young people from across Scotland joined us online for The Golden Ticket Chocolate Adventure with Iain Burnett, The Highland […]
It Starts With a “Yes”: How Partnerships Help Young People Thrive Through SMS:HUB
Every month, children and young people from across Scotland log into SMS:HUB ready for a new adventure. For children and young people living with long-term health conditions, opportunities to connect with others, try new experiences, and build friendships are incredibly important. That’s why SMS:HUB is about so much more than an online activity. It’s a […]
A Place to Belong: Creating Happiness Through Self-Management Skills
Happiness doesn’t always come from the biggest moments. It comes from the moments that matter. Sometimes it’s finding the confidence to join a conversation. Sometimes it’s meeting someone who understands what living with a health condition is like. Sometimes it’s discovering a new strength, trying something you never thought you could do, or simply having […]
Creating more moments that matter for children whose health, wellbeing and rights are most at risk
New three-year funding from People’s Postcode Trust, made possible by players of Postcode Lottery, will help Children’s Health Scotland continue supporting children and families facing disability, poverty, health inequality and disadvantage.
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 […]
The Power of Play: Bringing Families Together in Cranhill
When families have the opportunity to learn, play and spend time together, the impact can be significant. Sitting together to play a game, sharing lunch, or talking about a visit to the doctor might seem ordinary, but for many families, these are moments that matter, helping to strengthen relationships, build confidence and create lasting memories.
