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.
SMS:FACE TO FACE Is Back — And We’re Off to a Brilliant Start!
Our brand-new round of SMS:FACE TO FACE is underway, and we are already having an amazing time learning, sharing, playing, and growing together. Over the next six weeks, children and young people taking part will explore what it means to understand and manage their health — all with the support of peers who truly get […]
Finding our Rhythm with the SMS HUB
Our January SMS:HUB session started the year on a real high — full of energy, creativity, and connection. After the holidays, it was wonderful to see everyone logging back on, sharing stories, and settling into that familiar buzz that always fills the HUB. This month, the young people chose a theme that set the tone […]
Your Health, Your Way: Self‑Management Skills Programmes for young people aged 9-17
We are so excited to share our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes for 2026 – a year packed with connection, creativity, confidence-building and fun. Whether you’re a young person, a family member, or a professional supporting a child or young person, our SMS Programmes are designed for young people and support them to build the skills […]
We’re Back at Glasgow Children’s Hospital in 2026
You can find us in the hospital Atrium from 9am–12pm on each of our stall dates. Our stall is designed as a friendly, welcoming space — whether families wish to stop for a chat, pick up information, or simply take a moment during a busy hospital visit. At our stalls, families can: Learn more about […]
Building Confidence and Connections: SMS:CONNECT Winter Success
This winter, our SMS:CONNECT Programme has been buzzing with energy and positivity! Over six weeks, 23 incredible young people aged 9–17 have joined us every Monday and Thursday to explore self-management in fun, creative, and empowering ways.
A Spellbinding SMS:HUB with Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter
On Thursday 30 October, children and young people from across Scotland—stretching from the Highlands and Islands to the Borders—gathered online for a truly magical SMS:HUB session with Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter.
SMS:FACE TO FACE is back – Refer now for February 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that SMS:FACE-TO-FACE is returning on Saturday 21 February 2026 – and referrals are now open! This six-week programme runs every Saturday until 28 March 2026 as follows:
🧸 #BeCalm Wednesday: Bear’s Big SMS Adventure Days – A Celebration of Play, Family, and Rights
As part of Scottish Children’s Health Week, we’re celebrating #BeCalm Wednesday by reflecting on the joy, connection, and empowerment found in our Bear’s Big Self-Management Skills (SMS) Adventure Days. This year, we’ve hosted three incredible picnics—each one a unique celebration of play, family togetherness, and the health rights of children. 🌳 Why Play Matters – Especially Together Play isn’t […]
