Legislation which will lead to increased vital support to more than 19,400 children and young people to help their families heat their homes this winter has been laid in the Scottish Parliament.
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148,000 children to benefit from boost to family budgets before Christmas
Low-income families will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty.
Chief Medical Officers advise to proceed with vaccinations for 12-15 year olds
Children and young people aged 12 -15 years old will be offered a dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination from Monday 20 September after Scottish Ministers accepted advice from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
Seven-year-old Emily Donn from Renfrewshire wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that seven-year-old Emily Donn from Renfrewshire as a winner of a Young Achiever Award. Emily’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
#BEKIND Saturday: Leah’s digital story
For #BEKIND Saturday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, we want to emphasise how everyone can be kind to themselves as well as others.
12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that 12-year-old Mackenzie Cameron from Cardross as a winner of a Young Achiever Award. Mackenzie’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
#BEFRIENDLY Friday: Alex discusses how being disabled has affected their friendships
For #BEFRIENDLY Friday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, 17 year old Alex discusses how being disabled has affected their friendships and how they sought out social interactions while managing their health.
12-year-old Enoch is the children’s choice for a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce Enoch Wisdom Membi as the winner of the Children’s Choice Award. Enoch’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
Edinburgh health play specialist Audrey wins a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce that Audrey Mackay, a health play specialist who works at the Borthwick Ward at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh as the winner of the Health-related Play Award. Audrey’s story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
#BECALM Wednesday: Michelle reads a relaxing butterfly body scan
For #BECALM Wednesday of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021, Michelle Wilson, Children’s Health Scotland’s Area Officer for Tayside, is reading a three minute butterfly body scan exercise that can be enjoyed by everyone. Thank you to RelaxKids who are our partners for #BECALM Wednesday and have created a morning breathing exercise to start your day […]
