The Association for Young People’s Health works to understand and meet the particular health and wellbeing needs of 10-25 year olds.
We want all young people to have the best possible health and equal access to high quality youth friendly services.
Key Data on Young People
%
of 11-15 year olds had never had a cigarette before trying vaping
%
of 15 year olds drink alcohol at least once a week
%
of 16-24 year olds report a long term physical or mental health condition
%
of 15 year olds feel lonely often or always
%
of 15 year olds report high anxiety levels
Recent articles
RSHE isn’t just a subject – It’s part of a whole system for adolescent health
When the Department for Education published the updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in July 2025, many of us in adolescent health and wellbeing welcomed the shift. After the turbulence of the 2024 draft, this version reflects...
What’s going on in health services for young people in the UK?
Lizzie Wortley, AYPH Research Associate, talks about why our innovation event is so important to both clinicians, commissioners and policy makers across the UK. In 2023 I set out to explore the different types of services available to young people in the UK as part...
Does the new NHS 10-Year plan deliver for young people?
Our evidence and policy lead Kirsty Blenkins reflects on the publication of the NHS 10 Year plan last week and shares messages from our young ambassadors.Last week the Government published its 10-Year Health Plan for England, outlining a roadmap for delivering more...