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 […]
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#BeCalm Wednesday: Bear’s Big Adventure Days – Creating Calm Through Connection, Play and Discovery
As part of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026, we’re celebrating #BeCalm Wednesday by reflecting on the wonderful experiences shared during this year’s Bear’s Big Adventure Days. This year, families joined us for three unforgettable adventures at M&D’s Theme Park, Edinburgh Zoo, and Stirling Castle with one more adventure to go at the Glasgow Science Centre. […]
Helping Children Thrive at School: Listening to Kinship Carers, Learning Together
For many care experienced children and young people, school can be far more than a place of learning. It can also be a place where the impacts of trauma, loss, uncertainty, health conditions, and additional support needs are felt most keenly. For kinship carers, supporting a child to feel safe, included, and able to thrive […]
Wild adventures from home with Edinburgh Zoo
Monkeys, penguins, giraffes and even baby Bru all made an appearance as children and young people from across Scotland enjoyed a fantastic virtual visit to Edinburgh Zoo. The session formed part of our SMS:HUB, a programme that brings young people together online to build confidence, develop self-management skills and create meaningful connections in a supportive […]
Take the Oath. Take a Stand. End Waiting on Our Rights.
Children and young people across Scotland are still waiting for their rights to become reality. They are waiting for support, care, and access to services that help them live healthy, fulfilling lives. These experiences remind us that there is still work to do. By coming together, listening to young voices, and taking action, we can […]
SMS HUB: Mystery, Mayhem and Werewolves!
Our latest SMS HUB session was filled with mystery, laughter, and plenty of suspense as young people came together online to play an exciting game of Werewolf. From the very beginning, no one knew who they could trust. Secret roles were assigned, alliances were formed, and every decision mattered as the village worked together to […]
Building Confidence Through Change: SMS in Cranhill
Change can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. For many children living with health conditions or experiencing inequality, these moments can feel even more difficult — whether that’s moving to high school, managing friendships, or coping with everyday worries.
SMS HUB: Travelling Through Time Together
Our latest SMS HUB session took young people on a journey through the past, present, and future, exploring how life has changed over time and imagining what the future might look like for the next generation.
Our FREE Online Self Management Skills Programme is back – Starting October 2026
We are so excited to share that SMS:CONNECT is returning this October, bringing connection, confidence and community straight into young people’s homes.
Promoting Health and Wellbeing at Kentigern House
We were delighted to attend the recent Health and Wellbeing Fair at Kentigern House, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Defence. The event brought together a wide range of services and organisations, all focused on supporting the health and wellbeing of the approximately 1500 people who work within the building.
