Over the past few months at Sleep Action, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on how something as simple and as essential as sleep shapes the lives of children and young people across Scotland. In September 2026, we launched our Manifesto ahead of this year’s Holyrood election, calling for something … [Read more...] about Alyson’s Blog: Why Sleep Education Needs to be Part of the Core Curriculum
Closing the Information Gap: A Child Health Issue Hiding in Plain Sight
My name is Kevin Kane. I have been Chief Executive of Shared Parenting Scotland for just over a year. Our work supporting separated families across Scotland through a daily helpline and local support groups gives us insights into where systems are working and where they are not. One … [Read more...] about Closing the Information Gap: A Child Health Issue Hiding in Plain Sight
Blog: ‘Sticking Plasters’ vs Systemic Change: What are Scotland’s Party Manifestos saying about health creation?
It is less than three weeks until Scotland heads to the polls and all the main political parties have now published their manifestos. VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Sarah Latto, examines how their respective health commitments stack up against the VHS Manifesto for Health Creation. As we … [Read more...] about Blog: ‘Sticking Plasters’ vs Systemic Change: What are Scotland’s Party Manifestos saying about health creation?
Spotlight Blog: Narcolepsy UK’s New Charter
"A little charity with a big heart and even bigger plans" At Narcolepsy UK, our objectives are to provide relief and aid to those persons suffering from narcolepsy. Our principal activities to achieve these objectives are: · The promotion of, and/or assistance in promoting and carrying out: … [Read more...] about Spotlight Blog: Narcolepsy UK’s New Charter
Spotlight Blog: Supporting Neurodivergent Birth
By: Victoria White At the age of 41, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. This followed the diagnosis of my eldest daughter at the age of 5, whose experiences of anxiety and sensory overwhelm, alongside difficulties in social relationships, very much mirrored my own. In recognition of this, I … [Read more...] about Spotlight Blog: Supporting Neurodivergent Birth
Hilda’s Blog: Digital Connectivity an Equality Issue
While developments in technology in many areas, including health and care, are developing at pace, there still remains a challenge for members of the public who are not digitally connected. I attended a really interesting Conversation Café of the Digital Citizen Panel and was struck by the … [Read more...] about Hilda’s Blog: Digital Connectivity an Equality Issue
Introducing Bite Back: A Youth Movement Fighting For a Healthier Future
Bite Back is looking for passionate young people to join forces with us as they step into Scotland. I’m Katie, the new Senior Programmes and Policy Manager (Scotland) at Bite Back — and I’ve got some exciting news. We’re stepping into Scotland for the very first time, and we’re looking for … [Read more...] about Introducing Bite Back: A Youth Movement Fighting For a Healthier Future
Collaboration for Change: Advancing the Right to Palliative Care in Scotland
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its journey to ensure that every person facing dying, death and bereavement does so with care and dignity. At the heart of this movement is Marie Curie, whose campaign for a legal Right to Palliative Care has united organisations, policymakers, and … [Read more...] about Collaboration for Change: Advancing the Right to Palliative Care in Scotland
Sarah’s Blog: Will a shift to prevention heal Scotland’s third sector?
Our wonderful third sector is not in the best of health and, ahead of this year’s election, improving our sector’s life expectancy is a key priority. Fair Funding and formal recognition of the sector would help, but is a shift to prevention in public services the long-term cure that we need? SCVO … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog: Will a shift to prevention heal Scotland’s third sector?
Sarah’s Blog – Honouring Every Baby, Supporting Every Family: Why Equity in Baby Loss Care Matters More Than Ever
Hello everyone, I’m Sarah Pryde-Smith, CEO of Simba Charity and a bereaved parent. Simba is a Scottish baby loss charity dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who have died at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth. At Simba, our mission is clear: to ensure that every bereaved … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog – Honouring Every Baby, Supporting Every Family: Why Equity in Baby Loss Care Matters More Than Ever
