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Mental Health & Wellbeing
WEBHEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT. We can offer 1:1 sessions for children and young people in primary or secondary school settings. …
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Children’s health must be ‘urgently prioritised’
WEBUnless the health of babies and young children is urgently prioritised, we condemn many to a life of poorer health and lost potential. The article goes on to highlight that paediatric services, like the rest of the NHS, are under severe pressure. A recently published Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) report shows that
Children’s Health Scotland Magazine
WEBThe Summer 2023 edition of the Children’s Health Scotland magazine is now available to view online. We’ve released a new book titled ‘Alina meets the doctor’, had a RIGHTs Royal Picnic with Families, and we are delighted to announce that nominations for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards are open NOW. Friendly reminder to SAVE THE DATE for our …
Get Informed about Health Information Week 2022
WEB6th July 2022. Health Information Week take place annually on 4 – 10 July and is a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public. #HIW2022. The Health Information Week website states: “High quality health information can have a huge impact on people’s ability to stay healthy and manage
Hundreds of children and young people set to tell the Inquiry how …
WEBThe UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s work investigating the impact of the pandemic on children and young people has taken a major step forward. The Children and Young People’s Voices project is now ready to start hearing from several hundred children and young people, aged 9-22 years old, about how the pandemic affected them.
Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of …
WEBAn 114% increase in outpatient waiting times over the past 11 years signifies a clear failure to prioritise the health and wellbeing of our children. Lengthy waits are unacceptable for any patient, but for children and young people the waits can be catastrophic, as many treatments need to be given by a specific age or developmental …
‘Urgent action’ needed on failing child health
WEBThe Academy of Medical Sciences has released a stark report highlighting wide-ranging evidence of declining health among children under five in the UK and calls on policymakers to take urgent action to address the situation. Entitled ‘Prioritising early childhood to promote the nation’s health, wellbeing and prosperity’ the report warns …
Families and Carers
WEBCall 0131 5536553 if you would like a pack. Children’s Health Scotland is a member of the European Association for Children in Hospital (EACH) which is an international umbrella organisation open to European non-governmental, non-profit national associations involved in the welfare of children in hospital and other healthcare services.
My Health, My Rights
WEBThe campaign will build towards an end date of 2 October 2026 – the 50th Anniversary of Children’s Health Scotland. If you would like to partner with us on any elements of the campaign then please give them a call on 0131 553 6553 or email them on [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
WEBIn the event of missing records or information, a GP will contact the relevant NHS Scotland health board or NHS Trust in England or Wales to speak to child health staff. If there are gaps in the child health records your new GP will ask you and your child questions about illnesses, immunisations, medical conditions, allergies, operations or
UNCRC receives Royal Assent
WEBIn a success for children’s rights in Scotland, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill officially received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and will come into force on 16 July 2024. Commenting on the announcement, Helen Forrest, Chief Executive of Children’s Health Scotland said:
Progress across children and young people and mental health policy
WEBThe update includes information from the mental health in schools working group who are continuing to work together to embed the new online Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing – A Professional Learning Resource For All School Staff which was published in June 2021. This resource was commissioned by Scottish …
Winter Wellbeing Tips for Young People, by Young People
WEBSusie McGuinness, Children’s Health and Wellbeing Assistant for the Self-Management Service, said: “Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing includes five key steps that can be taken to boost our mental wellbeing, including connecting with others, being active, keep learning, give to others, and being mindful. I created my own example of the five
Transitions in healthcare
WEBAdult health services: Adult specialist teams should be encouraged to access Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on adolescent health. At least one member of each team should be supported to extend their knowledge and skills in supporting the mental health of young people, as this is an area of concern to young people and their carers and is likely …
Social Security Scotland now paying disability benefits for disabled
WEBAll disabled children and young people in Scotland who receive disability benefits will now be paid directly from Social Security Scotland. Those children and young people who receive Child Disability Payment will also benefit from a review system different to that of the wider UK, one based on dignity, fairness and respect.
Speech, language and communication development among …
WEBA report by Public Health England suggests that effective local systems are characterised by: collaboration between health, education and social care sectors; placing the needs of children and families at the centre; local leadership to ensure that there is a planned and co-ordinated approach; a confident, well-skilled
Every child has the right to the best possible health. It is very
WEBsurgery or at a health centre. Wherever they are being treated, the more you can tell staff about your child, the better they can support them. At hospital a named nurse may be given the main responsibility to look after your child and to plan their care. Hospitals encourage shared care between parents/carers and the child’s main nurse, so
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