Children's Health Scotland

16/06/2026

Take part in our National 'My Health, My Rights' Survey and share your experiences as a child or working with children.

16/06/2026

“Sometimes adults don’t understand what it’s like… But when they listen — really listen — it makes things better.” 💬
We’ve extended our National Survey to 22 June due to popular demand 📢 Adults and children can take part!

Take part in our National 'My Health, My Rights' Survey and share your experiences as a child or working with children.

16/06/2026

🌟 Do you know someone who makes a difference to children’s health and wellbeing?
Nominate them for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 💛
⏰ Nominations close 30 June at 5pm
👉 Submit now: childrenshealthscotland.org/events/awards

16/06/2026

“I want some politicians to hear my voice about the struggles in school with a medical condition.” 💬
Our have written to John Swinney Inviting him to our Conference. Read more here:

Sometimes the most powerful advocacy doesn’t come from reports, policy papers or presentations. It comes from children taking time to sit down, think carefully, and write from the heart.

16/06/2026

Our CPD-accredited Adolescence Matters workshop supported foster carers in East Renfrewshire to better understand and support young people 💛
Because every young person deserves the right support to thrive 🌟 READ MORE: https://www.childrenshealthscotland.org/adolescence-matters-supporting-foster-carers-in-east-renfrewshire/

Foster carers in East Renfrewshire explore the importance of adolescence, building understanding, resilience and brighter futures for care experienced young people.

15/06/2026

🚫 A blanket social media ban won’t protect children and we agree with Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland.
Children are clear: they want to be safe and connected.
For many—especially those with health conditions—online spaces are a lifeline for friendship, learning and support.
Bans don’t reflect reality. They risk:
📉 Pushing activity out of sight
📉 Increasing isolation
📉 Ignoring children’s voices
💥 The issue isn’t children being online—it’s unsafe online environments.
Responsibility must sit with platforms, not children.
We stand with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland in calling for a rights-based approach.
👉 We are calling on the UK Government and The Scottish Government to listen to children and young people.
Because protection without participation is not protection. Read our full response here: https://www.childrenshealthscotland.org/supportingcypcssocialmedia/

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Children’s Health Scotland welcomes and supports the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) position.

15/06/2026

Children's Health Scotland supports Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland in their statement. We are saying . We are worried that many children with health conditions will be facing isolation and not being able to access vital areas of support. Which is something we highlight in the our response to growing up in the online world. We listened to the voices of our families and . We are disappointed in UK Government has announced it's intention to still enforce this ban after many charities and orgs like ours have expressed our worries over how this will affect children and young people.

The Children's Commissioner reacts to a proposed social media ban for under-16s, and says it will not make them safer online.

15/06/2026

If you live withing Falkirk Council and considering becoming a foster carer, Falkirk Council have lots of information to help you make your decision and can answer any questions you might have. You can find them here: https://fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/foster-with-falkirk/

15/06/2026

Looking after your mental health as a young person can be hard, if you are struggling but not sure where to go for support, why not check out YoungMinds. They have lots of support available and you can find them here:

Read more about YoungMinds, including our mission, values and purpose as a mental health charity for children and young people.

15/06/2026

Did you know that as a care experienced student, you could get additional funding for you time at college and university? If you would like to find out more, check out the SAAS Website here: https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time/support-for-care-experienced-students