For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Hosted by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement, Health Literacy Month is a time of international observance when many organisations, such as hospitals, libraries, and charities work together to spread health literacy.
News and Events
New report details housing support needed for care experienced young people
The Evaluation of the Home and Belonging Initiative Report marks the conclusion of the evaluation of the Home and Belonging (H&B) initiative, led by Children in Scotland and Staf (the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum).
5 Tips for Young People on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October each year and is an opportunity for us all to consider how we are feeling and how we can reach out to those around us who may be struggling. The theme this year is “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”, which emphasises […]
How does Play boost mental health for children in hospital? #PIHW
Play in Hospital Week starts on Monday 10th October 2022 and aims to raise awareness of the benefits of play in the treatment of poorly children across the UK. The theme this year is “Play for resilience and good Mental Health” as it highlights the importance of play for everyone’s health. #PlayBoostsMentalHealth
Our 2021 – 2022 Annual Review and Impact Report is available to read
CLICK HERE to read our newest Annual Review and Impact Report. It’s full of information about how we help children, young people, families, carers and professionals, and how we plan to continue providing essential services in the future.
Autumn 2022 Magazine available NOW
To read the Autumn 2022 CHS Magazine, CLICK HERE. The bumper Autumn edition of the CHS magazine is now available to view online. The Autumn magazine is packed full of great stories, such as celebrating the seven winners of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2022 and remembering the fun we all had for Scottish Children’s […]
The health and rights of children and young people form the focus of major national conference
Children, young people, foster carers, kinship carers, families, volunteers, and health professionals joined together in Edinburgh today (Friday 9 September) to hear more about the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to the best possible health, at the My Health, My Rights Children’s Health Scotland Conference.
Dr Iain Horrocks wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award isn’t open to public nominations; it’s presented to a health professional who, in the opinions of the judges of the Scottish Children’s Health Awards, has made outstanding contributions to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Iain Horrocks, is insistent that the […]
Eve Mclaren wins Young Achiever Award
Eve Mclaren has just started college, studying Animal Care. It’s a massive achievement, but has also been a huge step for her, having been diagnosed with autism and also dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Dennis Hopkins, Headteacher at St Bridget’s Primary School wins Children’s Choice Award
The Children’s Choice Award gives the opportunity for a young person to say “thank you” to someone special in their life; someone who has made a difference to their world. Dennis Hopkins, Headteacher at St Bridget’s Primary School in Kilbirnie, is this year’s winner after a pupil, undergoing cancer treatment, nominated him.
