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Safeguarding children’s rights

The Scottish Government is seeking views on how best to incorporate the UN’s ‘gold standard’ for children’s rights into Scots Law and improve the lives of children and young people. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced.

RCPCH Conference and exhibition

To spread news of our work promoting the healthcare rights and needs of children and young people our Development Officer, Anne Wilson, is at the RCPCH Conference and exhibition today. 

Mental Health Awareness Week concentrates on body image

Children’s Health Scotland welcomes the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May 2019. Spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation the week will concentrate on body image – how we think and feel about our bodies.

EACH resolution: Avoiding pain, fear and stress.

What does the 2018 EACH Resolution say about avoiding pain, fear and stress for children and young people using health services? Read our recent newsletter to find out more.

Know your rights

EACH charter cover
Did you know that all Children and Young People are protected by the EACH ( European Association for Children in Hospital) Charter?

This sets out ten articles that describe how you can be expected to be treated in hospital, and what your rights are.

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