Youth Health Essentials
Short, practical, youth-led training that helps professionals improve care, communication and outcomes for 10–25 year olds.
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From 2023 – 2025 our young facilitators co-designed and delivered training to over 350 young people and professionals and reached a further 1,600 professionals.
Our courses are evidence-informed and delivered in flexible formats for busy teams and individuals. All learners leave with take aways and resources to support next steps.

Feedback from sessions at The King’s Fund, Royal College of GPs and Local Government Association emphasises the power of hearing directly from young people.
Upcoming online courses
24 Sept
23 Oct
23 Nov
10 Dec
Training FAQs
What is Youth Health Essentials?
If your team works with 10-25 year olds, the quality of care often depends on whether professionals feel confident navigating communication, trust, development and transition. Youth Health Essentials has been designed to make that capability easier to build.
Who is the training designed for?
The core programme has broad relevance across sectors, including healthcare, commissioning, public health and education. It also provides a foundation for specialist pathways that are available now.
Can AYPH deliver this training in house for our organisation?
We can deliver our co-developed training tailored to your development needs in house.
What formats are available?
Training can be adapted to your training needs, delivered either online or in person.
How long is the training?
Our new Youth Health Essentials offer makes it easier to access short 1 hour, practical, youth-led learning that fits around busy services and study schedules.
Can the training be tailored to local priorities or service pathways?
Youth Health Essentials is a training offer designed to support more joined-up, youth-friendly practice across services and partnerships that can be tailored to your local service needs and priorities.
How do we register interest or book a conversation?
Contact us to discuss your training needs or find out more: info@ayph.org.uk
We also deliver in house bespoke training including courses for young people as well as professionals.