Policy work
By informing regional and national policy and strategy, we can improve young people’s health and wellbeing. These resources aim to increase understanding of the implications of policies for young people.
Key policy asks
Drawn from AYPH’s extensive work on young people’s health these policy asks for the new Government have been informed by young people and professionals from across the young people’s health field.
Policy consultations
We respond to policy consultations relevant to young people’s health. Read our published responses here.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Data shows emerging evidence of increasing gender differences in drinking, smoking and vaping
Kirsty Blenkins AYPH’s new Evidence and Policy Lead reflects on new substance use data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study.HBSC is a school-based survey carried out every...
Improving measurement of adolescent health
The launch of the World Health Organisation’s new Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA) indicatorsIn May 2024 a set of indicators to improve adolescent health measurement...
The health and wellbeing of young people in low income areas in England and Wales
Keeping track of key health trends and policy developments is central to AYPH’s work. In our latest update we took a new look at the health of young people in low income areas in England and Wales,...
Gathering stakeholders to discuss the food offer in the youth sector
There are lots of conversations now ongoing about the food offer in the secondary school setting. There’s considerable interest in how to improve this, and what we might do about extending free...
Reflecting on new quality standards for young people’s health services
AYPH Trustee and Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners Dick Churchill reflects on new resources aimed at promoting youth friendly healthcare I was recently invited to give a...