That the Parliament recognises Scottish Children's Health Week 2026, which runs from 7 to 13 September; celebrates the 50th anniversary of Children's Health Scotland and its longstanding contribution to promoting and protecting the health rights of children and young people; acknowledges the charity's work in supporting children, young people and families across Scotland through information, participation, self-management support and advocacy; welcomes the contribution of the charity's Health Rights Defenders in ensuring that children and young people's views, voices and experiences help shape policy and services; congratulates all the finalists and winners of the Scottish Children's Health Awards 2026, which celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations making an outstanding difference to the health, wellbeing and experiences of children and young people across Scotland; recognises the vital contribution of those working across health, social care, education and the third sector to improve outcomes for children and families; notes the importance of partnership working between charities, healthcare organisations, schools, communities and decision-makers in improving outcomes for children and young people; recognises the theme of Scottish Children's Health Week 2026, which highlights connection, kindness and partnership in supporting health and wellbeing; commends all those working to ensure that every child in Scotland can realise their right to the best possible health, and notes that Children's Health Scotland will bring together children, young people, families, professionals and decision-makers at its My Health, My Rights Conference on 2 October 2026 to discuss the future of children's health rights in Scotland.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Heather Anderson, Jackie Baillie, David Barratt, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Patricia Gibson, Clare Haughey, Monica Lennon, Stuart McMillan, Lloyd Melville, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance