DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS? Did you know that all Children and Young People are protected by the EACH ( European Association for Children in Hospital) Charter? Find out more about it here ⤵️ childrenshealthscotland.org/childrens-heal…

MILLIE is 9, is autistic and was worried about going to the dentist. This book looks at ways to help children, young people, and those who care for them, to become confident about going to the dentist. You can buy Millie Meets The Dentist here ⤵️childrenshealthscotland.org/how-you-can-he…

You have until 5.00pm on Friday 12 July 2024 to nominate someone special for our #ScottishChildrensHealthAwards 2024! Who do you know who deserves a bespoke teddy bear trophy? Find out more: childrenshealthscotland.org/EVENTS/AWARDS/ #MyHealthMyRights

'No matter who you are or your age you have rights!' CranhillPrimary, P6/7 #HealthRightsDefender . We're getting closer to creating our #MyHealthMyRights Young People's Charter, which was started by children with Health Conditions in Scotland. Schools have also been having their say!

We have LIMITED SPACES available for our Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) free online workshop for #KinshipCarers in Scotland. Thank you to The ALLIANCE for your support for our LAFS Programme. Check out our eventbrite and reserve your space ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-afte…

SAVE THE DATE FOR #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek ! Get involved in a week dedicated to the health & wellbeing of children in Scotland - with a Health Rights respecting focus. #MyHealthMyRights childrenshealthscotland.org/events/scottis…

You can sign up for our #free Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) workshops on our eventbrite! We have LIMITED SPACES available with some dates completely full. Reserve your space if you are a #KinshipCarer in Scotland. #MyHealthMyRights

Our SMS:WHY WEIGHT Programme starts again next week! We can't wait to meet all the wonderful children and young people who'll join us with NHS Forth Valley! #MyHealthMyRights #BeMoreBear

#HealthRightsDefenders across Scotland want grown ups to know that children and young people have a RIGHT to feel comfortable when ill. They should only go to hospital when necessary and when they do they can bring toys, games and a grown up. Are you #HealthRightsAware ? You need…

We can all struggle with our mental health from time to time and this is certainly true for children & young people. Our children & young people's health and wellbeing service offer a range of support for children living with a health condition ➡️ childrenshealthscotland.org/childrens-heal…

📝Get yourself exam ready with revision tips, and past papers. Exams can be a stressful time but having some useful tips can help us to manage our stress. Struggling to start studying try the Pomodoro method. Check out SQA hints and tips ➡️ sqa.org.uk/sqa/78316.html

🗣️The Care Inspectorate has notified all local authority areas of their intention to undertake a thematic review of the experiences of young people leaving care in Scotland and the extent to which their rights are upheld. Find out more here ➡️ childrenshealthscotland.org/thematic-revie…

#ItsOKtoAsk ! When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment. Remember you can ask questions! For more info on questions to ask at your next appointment visit ➡️
nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask NHS 24 #MyHealthMyRights

You have until 5.00pm on Friday 12 July 2024 to nominate someone special for our #ScottishChildrensHealthAwards ! Do you know someone who deserves our bespoke Teddy Bear Trophy? #MyHealthMyRights #BeMoreBear #SCHW24

#KinshipCarers across Scotland joined us today for our Glimmer Jar HUB which is part of our Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) Programme. We took time out our day to look for the glimmers we have & appreciate those moments. Thank you to The ALLIANCE for your support.

Children and young people have a RIGHT to respect, privacy and dignity. Our #HealthRightsDefenders are making sure that #MyHealthMyRights are also defended when #UNCRC comes into force on 16 July. Are you #HealthRightsAware ? Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Together 🧡 Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

Read RCPCH report #WorriedandWaiting . It provides an analysis of paediatric waiting times data in Scotland from October 2012 to September 2023. We made sure the voices for CYP with health conditions were heard. Link here: rcpch.ac.uk/resources/revi…
Mairi Stark Neil Gray MSP

Right now the health & wellbeing of children & young people is being affected like never before, especially for those with health conditions. So we need your support to help us be there for those who need us. Find out how you can help here ➡️childrenshealthscotland.org/how-you-can-he…