How can we place young people at the centre when we think about prevention of sexual exploitation & weave their experiences into our service planning & delivery? Check out our evaluation drawing the learning from the Young Voices programme
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ALT Three young people wearing backpacks walking up a flight of stairs.
We worked with @raceequality, & @RCPCH_and_Us to hear about the experiences of managing Type 1 diabetes care from children, young people, and families from groups which may be more likely to face marginalisation. Find out more here: ayph.org.uk/understanding-th…
We’ve launched a new survey to help us understand young people’s attitudes and behaviours when it comes to condoms and contraception. If you’re 16-24 and living in England or Wales, you can have your say until 6 July and enter our prize draw. Find out more brook.org.uk/contraception-s…
Are you concerned about health inequalities but unsure where to start or what your role is in tackling them? Join our online course next month to learn more about the issue, how it is affecting young people, and what you can do. eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-in…x.com/AYPHcharity/status/166…
Share your views on the new @DHSCgovuk Major Conditions Strategy. They want to hear from people with lived experience: patients, services users and/or carers, and professionals. gov.uk/government/consultati…
ALT Have your say on major conditions like cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, dementia and cancers.
YPHP partners @AYPHcharity are looking for examples of engagement/innovative work being carried out with young people with Epilepsy or type 1 diabetes.
This #IAHW2023 youth intern Angela talks about the impact that negative transitions can have for young people with long term health conditions and advocates for more guidance and standards around transition.
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Have you heard about the UK Youth Fund in partnership with @PearsFoundation - a £5million fund to support youth organisations across the country with the #CostOfLiving crisis?
Find out more here ➡️ ukyouth.org/costofliving/
Today we are launching two reports exploring the role of ethnicity in shaping health inequalities among young people aged 10-25 #YPHealthAndEthnicity
One report looks at available data📉and the second shares the views of young people📢
Read here:
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We asked YP how health services could be better for them at the #NHSYouthSummit they said - listen to young people more, improve communication, have more in person appointments and better transition processes, reduce waiting & take mental health seriously
We’ve co-produced a series of animations with Your Best Friend. The videos show 18–24-year-olds how they can support their friends in unhealthy relationships and with online pressures. #FriendsCanTell
What are the barriers young people from ethnic minority backgrounds face when accessing healthcare? Join us & @raceequality at our webinar on Mon 27 Feb (4-5:30pm) to find out more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-role-…
🚨 We are delighted to announce the UK Youth Fund in partnership with @PearsFoundation - our new £5-million fund to support youth organisations across the country with the #CostOfLiving crisis! 💰 Find out more about the fund here ➡️ ukyouth.org/costofliving/
If you are a young person (25 and under), please fill in and share these surveys created by the NHS Youth Forum! The results will be used to shape their recommendations to key figures in the NHS who can improve services for young people! linktr.ee/NHSYF
ALT The NHS Youth Forum have formed sub-groups to tackle areas of specific interest to them, and created surveys to help gather information about young people’s opinions and experiences of the NHS.
The results of these surveys will be used to shape their recommendations to key figures in the NHS who can enact change. If you are a young person (25 and under), please fill in these surveys to help the NHS Youth Forum work towards optimising NHS services for young people! Follow the Linktree in the bio to find each survey, as well as more information about them!
Are you 18-24 and interested in supporting research on young people's mental health? Paid opportunity with the fab Common Room 👇
ALT Paid part time position (1.5 days per month) for 18-24 year olds with a specific interest in supporting research around children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Also personal use of social media apps and the impact they can have on wellbeing. Applications from young people from minority groups e.g. UK ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ communities, and/or those with a disability or who are neuro diverse are particularly welcome. Closing date: 5th January 2023. Email: jeni@commonroom.uk.com for an application pack.
The 2022 National Youth Sector Census is open. If you are a youth sector organisation complete the survey and help create a more accurate picture of youth work provision and gaps across the country
Youth workers deliver a range of creative and fun activities to engage young people to explore issues around their identity, relationships and wellbeing, as well as how to navigate challenges in their life
Make sure your provision's counted below👇
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1 in 10 young people aged 17-19 had a mental health problem three years ago. That number is now 1 in 4.
We need fully-funded early support hubs in every area, so that all young people can access help at the earliest opportunity without an appointment or referral ☔️ #FundtheHubs