Children increasingly know their rights, but many are still not experiencing those rights in practice, is the key message emerging from the National Health Rights Report 2026, launched today (2 October 2026) in Stirling at the My Health, My Rights Conference organised by national health rights charity Children’s Health Scotland.
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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 […]
Children’s views and voices must shape NHS Reform
Children’s views, voices and experiences should be at the heart of decisions about the future of Scotland’s NHS, according to national children’s health rights charity Children’s Health Scotland. Every child has the right to the best possible health, and any reform should be judged by whether it improves access to care, reduces waiting times and […]
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.
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 […]
Join Us at Our Annual General Meeting
Children’s Health Scotland is pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 10.00am. The AGM provides an opportunity for members to hear about the charity’s activities and achievements over the past year, review our annual accounts, and participate in the election and re-election of directors. […]
Play isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Right: Bear’s Big Adventure Day at Edinburgh Zoo
Kinship carers are often forgotten so thank you for remembering us. Sometimes a single sentence says everything. For many Kinship Care families, school holidays can be an especially difficult time. Finding affordable, accessible and inclusive opportunities for children to play, learn and have fun isn’t always easy. Many carers tell us they feel isolated, overlooked […]
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.
“Listen to Us”: Health Rights Defenders Partner with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland to Rethink Education
At Children’s Health Scotland, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the voices, creativity, and courage of our Health Rights Defenders who contributed to the powerful Storylines project led by the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.
