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  Fund the Hubs

  Take part in Fund the Hubs Day 2022

  Early support hubs, could play a huge role in improving the health of the nation’s young people and we are determined to achieve a #FundTheHubs commitment.

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  News

  Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Economic Wellbeing of Young People

  How our members are responding to the socio-economic problems facing young people as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Article

  We have a new logo and a new look

  We've had a bit of an update and unveiled a new logo and new look.

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  Article

  Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 begins today

  This year the theme is Loneliness which affects millions of people across the UK.

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  Policy

  Government Mental Health and Wellbeing consultation now open

  The Department for Health and Social Care has now released the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan for consultation.

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  Workforce development

  Reconnect with the national network of YIACS at our Community Conference

  Join the national network of Youth Information, Advice and Counselling services for a series of impactful, engaging and thought-provoking sessions.

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  Fund the Hubs

  What's next for the Fund the Hubs campaign

  Last year Youth Access joined forces with allies at The Children’s Society, The Children and Young People’s Coalition on Mental Health, Centre for Mental Health, Mind, Global Black Thrive and YoungMinds.

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  Policy

  Parliamentary committee recommends rollout of early support hubs like YIACS

  Health and Social Care Select Committee recommends investment in local ‘hub’ services like Youth Access YIACS.

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  Policy

  A missed opportunity: Youth Access expresses disappointment at lack of mental health investment in Budget

  With young people’s mental health needs continuing to rise, we are shocked with the lack of response to this growing crisis.

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  Campaign

  Fund the Hubs: What’s happened and what’s next?

  Our Policy and Campaigns Manager, Kahra Wayland-Larty, sets out the history and progress of the Fund The Hubs campaign over the past two years.

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  Policy

  Seven areas of focus for sustainable and responsive support services

  A new briefing paper highlights seven recommendations to decision-makers to ensure high-quality youth services responsive to the specific needs of young people.

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  News

  Recruitment opens for new national working group to tackle youth advice services challenges

  Youth Access is recruiting up to 12 members for a new expert working group focusing on advice provision for young people.