Specialist Children’s Services

06/04/2026

NHSGGC's Specialist Children's Services run weekly advice lines for parents/carers or anyone working with children/young people. Visit https://rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/our-services-and-useful-contacts/advice-lines to find out more.

If for any reason the advice line is not running, please try again next week.

23/03/2026

21/03/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic difference caused by an extra chromosome.

For more information visit:
Down's Syndrome Scotland https://dsscotland.org.uk
Down Syndrome UK https://downsyndromeuk.co.uk


Down's Syndrome Scotland

16/03/2026

This week is Down's Syndrome Awareness Week. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic difference caused by an extra chromosome.

Down's Syndrome Scotland are inviting us to and celebrate the value and contribution of people with Down’s syndrome.

For more information visit:
Down's Syndrome Scotland https://takeastepforward.org.uk


Down's Syndrome Scotland

16/03/2026

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. We are celebrating different minds, find out more about the strengths of neurodivergent individuals on KIDS for Families pages below:

ADHD www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/conditions-and-differences-a-z/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

Autism www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/conditions-and-differences-a-z/autism

DCD www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/conditions-and-differences-a-z/dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd

FASD www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/conditions-and-differences-a-z/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd

11/03/2026

Today is Young Carers Action Day.

For local Carers Centres in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area visit our Carers Wellbeing page www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/im-concerned-about/carers-wellbeing

For more information for young carers visit:
Young Scot https://young.scot/campaigns/young-carers
Carers Trust https://carers.org/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer

Carers Trust

23/02/2026

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and we’re here to remind you that you’re not alone 💜 This week’s theme is Community because we know how important safe and supportive communities are.

For some self-help and self-care ideas and tips to help you in your recovery from an eating disorder, visit www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/self-help-and-self-care

10/02/2026

Today is Safer Internet Day.

For more information for parents/carers in relation to online safety, visit KIDS for Families I’m Concerned About Online Safety page www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/im-concerned-about/online-safety

09/02/2026

Do you know, or are you, a young person (18 – 29 years) who has a learning disability and / or autism who wants to move into work? If so, DFN Project SEARCH might be a great next step.

For more information visit

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09/02/2026

This week is Children's Mental Health Week and the focus is 'This is My Place'. For more information visit www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk



Place2Be

05/02/2026

Today is Time To Talk Day. It's the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.

You don’t need to have all the answers to be a good listener. Sometimes a friendly ear and space to share is all someone needs.

For more information visit www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day