Where is the young adult care?
There are many conversations about age, development and capacity happening at the moment – from voting at 16 to brain development continuing to our mid 20s and beyond. The fact remains, however, that the gap between child and adult health services persists with many...
Different backgrounds, different health issues but the same feeling of just not being taken seriously
The SHIFT project focused on improving healthcare experiences for young women in Scotland. As we launch the animation created as part of the project we are delighted to share this blog from Megan one of the young women involved in the workshops and the follow up...
Innovation and Good Practice in Adolescent Health
On 30 September, AYPH brought together young people, practitioners, researchers, and funders to share innovation and good practice in adolescent health. The event highlighted both the challenges facing the system and the opportunities for doing things differently....
RSHE isn’t just a subject – It’s part of a whole system for adolescent health
When the Department for Education published the updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in July 2025, many of us in adolescent health and wellbeing welcomed the shift. After the turbulence of the 2024 draft, this version reflects...