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Equality and Human Rights Education NHS Lothian | Staff
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Human Rights and Children’s Rights

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Aim of the session 


To provide participants with:

Day 1: an understanding of the foundations and principles of human rights law, policy and practice, followed by

Day 2: an in-depth exploration of children’s rights under the UNCRC and their application in healthcare settings.

Please note: This is a two-day course.

  • You must attend Day 1 before you can attend Day 2. However, you do not have to attend Day 2 if you only want to attend Day 1.
  • Everyone is welcome to attend Day 2, but priority will be given to people who work with children or who support staff working with children.
  • The booking link below is for Day 1 only. If you would like to attend Day 2, we will add you automatically.
  • There will also be other opportunities to attend sessions on children’s rights across the organisation.

What participants will gain from the session

By the end of the 2-day training course, participants will be able to: 

Day 1:

  • Understand the principles and legal frameworks underpinning human rights and children’s rights. 
  • Apply the fundamental human rights principle of proportionality to their work.
  • Understand the relevance of human rights to healthcare and organisational practice. 
  • Identify the human rights and responsibilities that are relevant to individual practice.
  • Apply a rights-based practice within everyday practice.
  • Day 2:
  • Understand the relevance of the UNCRC to healthcare and organisational practice. 
  • Recognise and respond to potential human rights issues affecting children and families by building it into everyday practice.
  • Apply human rights and children’s rights in everyday decision-making and service delivery. 
  • Access resources for continued development and best practice. 

Date, time and venues

Day 1: Human Rights – 25/02/2026 (9.30 am to 3.30 pm) | Comely Bank, Room 8    

Day 2: Children’s Rights (UNCRC) 26/02/2026 (9.30 am to 3.30 pm) | Comely Bank, Room 11  

Please CLICK HERE to book onto the course