The experiences of young people and their families living with excess weight
Young people and their families living with excess weight experience huge stigma and judgement. As the NHS delivers new clinics for excess weight we are delighted to share the results of work with young people and parents that highlights the need for good...
Language matters: how should we talk about young people’s health inequalities?
Last year we researched the language and terminology used to describe young people’s health inequalities. In this blog post, Rachael McKeown shares what we found out and gives us the tools for future discussions on this important topic. This work is part of our health...
Reasons to invest in the health of 10-24 year olds – what the data tell us
AYPH’s Research Lead, Ann Hagell, sets out UK data-based reasons for investing in young people’s health Good health for young people is central to their wellbeing and forms the bedrock for good health in later life. This is what the World Health Organisation calls the...
Join our movement. Why become an AYPH member?
Membership of AYPH is open to all individuals with an interest in young people’s health who share our goals and values. In this blog we asked AYPH member Emma Sunderland what she values about her membership and how membership supports her in her work as a paediatric...