Children’s Health Scotland

Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting and campaigning on behalf of the needs of all children and young people within our healthcare system. We make sure children and young people get the healthcare and treatment they need.

We inform children and young people, parents and carers of their rights and responsibilities, where to access information and support and what they should expect from health service providers. We empower parents and carers to participate in decisions about the treatment and care of their children. We supply information, resources, and support with the aim of helping families access the best possible healthcare.

Children’s Health Scotland is an independent organisation and so is not part of any health board or hospital. We can give impartial information on any aspect of children’s and young people’s healthcare. This sometimes involves signposting enquirers to other organisations as sources of help.