Delivering an innovative model of holistic primary care to young people through the Well Centre
Improving access to primary care is a central plank of the new Labour government’s health strategy. Wes Streeting’s first ministerial visit as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was to a GP surgery. The plan is to “shift the focus of the NHS out of...
Meeting the mental health needs of young people affected by sexual abuse in adolescence
New research from the University of Bedfordshire and AYPH highlights that an experience of sexual abuse can have particular repercussions for adolescents. Understanding the intersection of adolescent development and sexual abuse trauma can help services and...
How is climate change impacting young people’s health in the UK?
Our youth-led inquiry will look into the effects of climate change on young people’s health. This is the result of nearly two years of work! Since recruiting a group of amazing young people for our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) back in summer 2020, we have been working...
Mental health and wellbeing strategy for young people
The Government are developing a new ten-year strategy to improve the nation’s mental health and wellbeing. They recently ran a consultation with the public to inform what should be included in the plan. While the strategy will be applicable to all ages, it’s no...