Date: 30th November 2011
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, General measures of implementation

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) contains legally binding obligations in relation to the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health (art. 24).

Date: 21st November 2011
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The Centre for Research on Families and Relationships at Edinburgh University is undertaking a study for the UK Information Commissioner's Office on the feasibility of embedding information rights into the school curriculum.

Date: 21st November 2011
Category: UK 1st periodic review, General measures of implementation

The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has adopted the final draft Optional Protocol on the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure by consensus.

Date: 21st November 2011
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Disabled children

NHS Lothian are developing the Education Strategy for the National Managed Clinical Network (NMCN) for Children with Exceptional Healthcare Needs (CEN) for 2012 and 2013, this will be based on the education and training needs of professionals and parents.

Date: 18th November 2011
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Disadvantaged young people under the age of 18 who do not have the financial means to participate in sport can apply for financial support from the Dickie Bird Foundation.

Date: 18th November 2011
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The Truth About Youth Local Grants Fund is a joint initiative from Young Scot supported by the Co-operative Foundation. It aims to challenge and change the negative perceptions that exist about young people in Glasgow.

Date: 2nd November 2011
Category: General measures of implementation

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has recently celebrated its 2011 Day of General Discussion in Geneva, in which more than 200 people took part, making it the biggest DGD to date. This year's discussion was dedicated to the theme of 'Children of Incarcerated Parents'.

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

Around 500 delegates recently attended five engagement events held across Scotland. The events were an opportunity for people to find out about the Scottish Government's ambitions for children and young people including: the Early Years Change Fund; the Parenting Strategy and proposed legislation.

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Doctors of the World UK is part of the Médecins du Monde network, an international aid organisation that provides medical care and gives a voice to vulnerable people. They are currently running an e-petition asking the UK Government to uphold the rights of vulnerable refugees to access healthcare regardless of ability to pay.

Date: 28th October 2011
Category: Equal protection from violence

The prospect of parents being banned from smacking children in part of the UK has moved a step closer.

Date: 24th October 2011
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The Trust's priorities are neurological conditions, sight impairment, child welfare; animal welfare.

Date: 19th October 2011
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The People's Postcode Trust aims to make the UK a better place for both people and the planet. They want to make a real difference to small organisations and community groups through grants ranging from £2,000 to £10,000.

Date: 17th October 2011
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More than 3,500 adult carers and young carers from across Scotland are set to benefit from a funding package for short breaks.

Date: 17th October 2011
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The 24 ventures successful in getting part of the £6.8m Early Years Early Action funding have been announced.

Date: 7th October 2011
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has announced that its grant making programme is open for applications. The JRCT makes grants to individuals and to projects seeking the creation of a peaceful world, political equality and social justice.

Date: 7th October 2011
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The distribution of millions of pounds from dormant bank accounts to third sector organisations in Scotland is a stage closer.

Date: 7th October 2011
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

If you are a Getting it right practitioner or lead professional, you can find out lots of help and information at the online forum Community of Practice.

Date: 7th October 2011
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The Hedley Foundation's main objective is young people - their education, recreation, support, training, health and welfare. There are also two subsidiary objectives - disabled people and the terminally ill.

Date: 6th October 2011
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Nationwide roadshow announced to encourage parents to have fun from day one.

Date: 28th September 2011
Category: UK 1st periodic review

The Scottish Government has announced a consultation on its proposals to bring forward a Rights of Children and Young People Bill in 2012.