Today we are pleased to announce that the Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatal Rights of the Child Group at Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS as the winner of the Healthcare Rights Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
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ECHC Children’s Wellbeing Team win a national Scottish Children’s Health Award
Today we are pleased to announce the Children’s Wellbeing Team at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) as the winner of the Health and Wellbeing Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
Actively Support Children’s Health Scotland on #BEACTIVE Monday!
Welcome to the first day of Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021! It’s #BEACTIVE Monday which means the aim of today is to get moving to help our physical and mental wellbeing. In the SCHW21 Activity Book, you can find four great ideas for how to move more no matter what your ability level is, including […]
3D Drumchapel win a Scottish Children’s Health Award for improving life experiences
Today we are pleased to announce 3D Drumchapel as the winner of the Improving Life Experiences Award. Their story is captured below by journalist and TV Presenter Catriona Shearer.
SMS:CONNECT shortlisted for a national award
We are delighted to announce that our SMS:CONNECT Programme has been shortlisted for the Digital Innovator Self-Management Award – a national award that is organised by The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). Winners will be announced during the ALLIANCE Self-Management Week on Wednesday 27 September.
Join in the fun of #feelinghopeful for Scottish Children’s Health Week 2021
Are you ready to join in the fun and embrace #feelinghopeful for Children’s Health Scotland’s biggest week of the year: Scottish Children’s Health Week (SCHW)? The week has been created to focus on the health and wellbeing of children and young people and their right to the best possible health and it will take place […]
Lucy is fundraising to support children and young people with long-term health conditions
Lucy (16 years old) who lives in East Lothian is sending an invitation to family, friends, and supporters to attend her fun-filled fundraising event on Saturday 14 August 2021 at Ormiston Bowling Club. Lucy has been working hard on preparing for this fundraiser and has been gifted some fantastic auction prizes including signed shirts and […]
Are you ready to celebrate a Summer of Play? #SummerOfPlay
Yay, it’s Playday 2021 (4 August 2021). Coordinated in Scotland by our friends at Play Scotland, this year the theme is #SummerOfPlay with a strong focus on mental and physical wellbeing, the challenges that children and young people have faced over lockdowns, and how play can help face these stresses.
Children’s Health Scotland Celebrates International Day of Friendship With Another #StoryWithRory
Today (30 July 2021) is the UN International Day of Friendship, which highlights the importance of feeling connected to others, and that forming bonds with others can help us to overcome personal challenges. To raise awareness of this important day, Children’s Health Scotland’s Ambassador and children’s television presenter, Rory Crawford, joined us on social media […]
£5m Young Patients Family Fund launched to help families be there for children in hospital
A new fund has been launched by the Scottish Government to help families with the costs of visiting and providing essential care for their children in hospital. The Young Patients Family Fund will support the parents and siblings of young inpatients by covering expenses for travel, food and overnight accommodation where necessary.
