At Children’s Health Scotland, we believe every child should grow up knowing their rights in healthcare and feel confident using their voice when it matters most. Our recent Health Rights visits to Newfield Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School were a powerful reminder of just how impactful early learning, play, and rights based education […]
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Every Child Has a Shadow: The Right to Be Seen
This story introduces us to a child whose “shadow” does not match the expectations placed upon them. Their interests, their expression, and their sense of self sit outside what others believe is acceptable. What follows is not just a story about difference—it is a story about visibility, courage, and the conditions children need to truly […]
“We Want Change”: Health Rights Defenders Share Their Story Through Film
What does it really feel like to grow up in Scotland today with a health condition — waiting, navigating systems, and too often feeling unheard? On Saturday 30 May, our Health Rights Defenders began to answer that question in their own words, as we came together to watch the first cut of a powerful new […]
Join Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme in Edinburgh
Referrals now open for our next SMS Programme (Ages 9–17) which is being delivered in Edinburgh. Our Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programme is a supportive group experience for children and young people living with health conditions. Delivered over a series of sessions, it helps young people build confidence, develop practical skills to manage their health and […]
A Wild Adventure from Home: Safari Comes to the SMS HUB
Roaring with excitement and packed with imagination, our latest SMS HUB session took young people on a virtual safari adventure — all from the comfort of home. From spotting “wild” treasures to creating brand-new species, it was a journey full of curiosity, creativity and connection.
Celebrating 50 Years of Children’s Health Scotland – A Golden Anniversary Announcing Our Amazing Partners for Scottish Children’s Health Week 2026!
Scottish Children’s Health Week returns on 7–13 September 2026, and this year’s celebration is extra special — we’re turning 50! For five decades, We have defended the health, rights and wellbeing of children and young people, putting their voices at the heart of everything we do. From our earliest days in 1976 right through to […]
Health Rights Defenders Speak Out: Shaping Change for Young People With Health Conditions in Scotland
Over the past three months, our incredible Health Rights Defenders have been working in partnership with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) and the brilliant team at Media Education to create a powerful piece of media about what it is really like to be a child or young person with a health condition […]
Story With Rory: Marking Six Years Since COVID‑19 With “And The People Stayed Home”
Six years ago, our world changed in ways we never imagined. The COVID‑19 pandemic reshaped daily life for children, young people, families, and communities across Scotland and around the world. It was a time filled with uncertainty — but it was also a time when stories, creativity, and moments of connection became essential. As we […]
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 […]
Every Child’s Right to Health: CHS Launches Manifesto for Change
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.
