Service improvement and innovation
Young people have different needs from younger children and adults. These resources explore how services can meet those needs through everything from the physical environment to the qualities they want in professionals. See our section on young adults and transition to learn more about their specific needs.
Digital access to primary care
Scoping review and engagement report on young people’s perspectives on digital access to primary care.
Emergency care
Paper on a model of improving access to services for young victims of youth violence.
Group clinics for diabetes
Findings from a feasability study and realist review.
Primary Care Networks
Key messages and suggested actions from young people.
Review of the Well Centre
Review of model of integrated primary care and youth work.
Young people’s views on digital ways of accessing primary care
Interest is growing in on-line methods for making contact with the GP. It’s critical we understand how this works specifically for young people. AYPH’s Jeremy Sachs shares the main findings from...
Supporting the parents of young people with mental health problems
Caring for a young person with mental health problems is one of the most stressful things a parent can do. AYPH’s Ann Hagell presents the headline findings from an evaluation of Rollercoaster...
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...
Engaging young people in health services research and service design
To what extent are our current systems for ethical engagement with young people covering all the bases? What do young people think are the ethical issues raised by their involvement in research and...
What are health inequalities and why do they matter for young people?
Covid-19 has exposed and exacerbated health inequalities in the UK. During this time, health inequalities have been discussed more frequently, as they are recognised as a serious problem that needs...
Young people and their families’ experiences of managing asthma
Jeremy Sachs and Emma Rigby, Association for Young People’s Health How do young people feel about the way their asthma is managed? What kind of information works best for them and what services and...
“Digital by default” or digital divide?
Although the move to more digital consultations may have some positive outcomes for young people’s health, it may also create some issues. Digital medical consultations may not suit all. We need...