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
The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 25 years on
The Labour Government’s Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was a clearly defined 10 year programme. However it was never intended as a one-off strategy but as a catalyst for change with the principles and actions integrated into mainstream provision to support successive...
Supporting young people’s interests in Data Trusts
As new ways of managing personal data emerge, it is vital that children and young people's interests are fully protected. AYPH’s latest report, Supporting Children and Young People’s Interests within Data Trusts: Lessons from Relevant Frameworks and Roles, explores...
Celebrating the Senses: Newham Council’s sensory stars project inspires secondary school students
Commissioned as part of the We Are Food Secure 11-19 project, aimed at improving food security for young people, Jenny Martin shares learning from this initiative delivered by Nutrition Kitchen, a leading food education organisation based in Newham.Many young people...
All I want for Christmas
Following the recent Change NHS consultation, Young Ambassador Ben shares his personal experience of being on a waiting list. He highlights the significant physical and mental toll it has taken on him and his life as a young person, emphasising the urgent need for...
Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people in health services
Earlier this year we were commissioned by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to ensure young people were involved in the review of their ‘Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Young People principles’ statement. This statement is used by the college to...
Improving food security for young people in Newham
Today sees the launch of a suite of reports and resources from our partnership project aimed at improving food security for young people aged 11-19 in the London Borough of Newham. The project was a collaboration between Newham Council, AYPH and Cordis Bright, running...