This autumn, we had the joy of visiting two incredible schools — Struthers Primary School in September and David Livingstone Memorial Primary School in October — as part of our mission to promote health rights and empower children through play.
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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, […]
Delivering on The Promise: A Call for Clarity, Commitment and Collective Action
Audit Scotland’s October 2025 report, Improving Care Experience: Delivering The Promise, offers a sobering reflection on Scotland’s progress towards fulfilling its national commitment to care experienced children and young people by 2030.
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.
Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Dr Una Macfadyen – A Life Devoted to Children’s Health
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award goes to someone whose career has been defined by compassion, innovation, and tireless advocacy for children and families. Dr Una MacFadyen has spent decades improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Scotland and beyond – and her impact is nothing short of extraordinary. A Career That Began with Play Una’s […]
Young Achiever Award 2025: Celebrating Eilidh Haughey’s Remarkable Journey
Each year, the Young Achiever Award honours a child or young person who’s shown extraordinary courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. It recognises someone who, despite the challenges life has thrown their way, has never given up – and instead, has chosen to rise, inspire, and lead with heart. This year, we are proud […]
Children’s Bravery Award 2025 – Jessica Miller’s Strength Shines Through
The Children’s Bravery Award honours a child or young person who’s shown extraordinary courage in the face of serious illness or disability. It recognises those who, despite immense challenges, continue to inspire others with their strength, resilience, and spirit. This year, we’re proud to present the award to Jessica Miller, whose journey has touched hearts […]
Launching the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and Poster
A Tool Created by Children, for Children — and for the Professionals Who Support Them Children’s Health Scotland is proud to officially launch the My Health, My Rights Charter Report and accompanying A2 poster — a landmark resource created by children and young people living with health conditions in Scotland. This Charter is not just a document. […]
Healthcare Rights Award 2025: Niamh McGregor – A Young Voice Making a Big Difference
Every child and young person has the right to the best health possible, to be heard, and to be supported – especially when navigating healthcare. This year’s Healthcare Rights Award celebrates someone who embodies those rights not just for herself, but for others too. Congratulations to Niamh McGregor, a passionate young volunteer and proud Health Rights Defender. A Defender […]
Health And Wellbeing Award 2025: Creating Smiles and Easing Journeys – Team Jak’s Motto
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen – especially when facing the unimaginable challenges of serious illness. That’s the spirit behind the Health and Wellbeing Award. This award celebrates individuals or teams who go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people, whether in schools, hospitals, or […]
