News and Stories - Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

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Dancing with Sammy

"When she began to dance, she came alive. It was the first time she had been out of her wheelchair in as long as we could remember!"

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Quinns’ Story

"Our entire world stopped when Quinns became unwell."

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Amy’s Story

"Through all of Amy’s stays and appointments, ECHC has been there to make her time in hospital more bearable – even fun."

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New Mental Health Service for Children to be Piloted in Scotland

Our new pilot service, which aims to tackle the mental health crisis facing children in Scotland, has been given the green light.

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Jilly’s Hospital Journey

"ECHC's Hub gave Jilly somewhere she could go every day, helping to get her out of her hospital room and keep her busy and entertained."

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Young patients craft egg-cellent Easter bonnets

We're having a very hoppy Easter at the hospital!

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Elise’s Story

"Any hospital stay or major surgery is stressful and upsetting, but everyone has been so good to us."

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Children in hospital paint pebbles for penguins

P-p-p-pick up a pebble!

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Ava’s Story

"ECHC's Hub was a fantastic distraction from the day to day stress of being in hospital and really helped Ava recover."

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All Aboard The Clubfoot Train!

Keeping children's progress on the right track on their clubfoot journey.

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Hector the Hero

"Dear Santa, this Christmas we just want Hector to be at home with us."

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Noah’s Letter to Santa

"Dear Santa, this Christmas I just want to be better."

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