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

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of 11-15 year olds had never had a cigarette before trying vaping

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of 15 year olds drink alcohol at least once a week

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of 16-24 year olds report a long term physical or mental health condition

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of 15 year olds feel lonely often or always

%

of 15 year olds report high anxiety levels

Recent articles

Does the new NHS 10-Year plan deliver for young people? 

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...

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Epilepsy and inequalities – embedding the learning 

Epilepsy and inequalities – embedding the learning 

After the completion of our ‘Embedding the Learning’ project, the sequel if you will, to our project in 2023 'Understanding the experiences of young people with epilepsy from communities that experience marginalisation'. Young Advisor Beth, part of the Youth Voice...

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