The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
Trauma-informed care
Scotland’s Child Poverty Crisis Deepens, Warns New Report
Child poverty in Scotland remains unacceptably high, according to a newly published report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Nearly one in four children are growing up in poverty, with over half living in households where someone is disabled. The report highlights worsening conditions for families due to insecure work, inadequate social security, and rising housing […]
Rights, Resilience and Real-Life Stories — our Autumn/Winter 2025 Magazine
Across Scotland, children and young people are discovering their health rights — and this season’s magazine from Children’s Health Scotland is a celebration of what happens when those rights are recognised, respected, and realised.
Celebrating Rights and Raising Voices – Care Experienced Week 2025
The rights and voices of care experienced children are the focus of this year’s Care Experienced Week – a powerful celebration of identity, resilience, and empowerment. Running from 25 October to 1 November, the week honours children, young people, and adults who have experience of care – whether through foster care, kinship care, residential settings, […]
Health, Rights and Results | The CHS Annual Review and Impact Report 2024-25
Over the past year, through the delivery of trauma-informed, rights-based services, Children’s Health Scotland (CHS) has supported 7,866 children and young people, 7,185 parents and carers, and 5,743 professionals across Scotland—empowering children to thrive and helping families feel informed, included, and supported.
New research highlights lack of progress on young people’s mental health support
A new report has revealed limited progress and transparency in improving mental health support for young people in Scotland—six years after over 100 recommendations were made by the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services (YCMHS).
Mental health data reveals urgent need for action to support our children and young people
Data published by Public Health Scotland has revealed concerning trends in the mental health of children and young people across Scotland, reinforcing the urgent need for improved support, transparency, and investment.
