We have to do better in tackling young people’s health inequalities
AYPH’s policy fellow, Rachael McKeown, introduces a position statement from the Young People’s Health Partnership, in advance of an upcoming government white paper on health disparities. We are at an opportune moment in policy making. With the creation of the Office...
Obesity, eating disorders and calorie counting on menus: implications for young people
New changes to food labelling may have particular implications for young people who experience weight issues or eating disorders. AYPH’s Jeremy Sachs outlines the issues. From April 6 2022, restaurants, cafes and takeaways with over 250 staff are required to...
Identifying young people who are more likely to experience health inequalities
In this blog, Rachael McKeown explores different ways of identifying groups of young people who are more likely to experience health inequalities. We share findings from a survey of professionals about how useful they find protected characteristics and inclusion...