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Young people participation

Project

Young people use poetry to speak out about mental health

In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to speak out about our mental health.
Blog

We are learning how to go digital

How the youth advice and counselling sector is adapting in response to coronavirus
News

£1.4 million of National Lottery funding to empower young people to shape mental health services

Youth Access awarded nearly £1.4 million in National Lottery funding to put the voices of young people at the centre of service design
Publication

YIACS Purpose, Values and Principles

YIACS’ main purpose is to offer an integrated approach to young people’s health and wellbeing concerns.
Resource

Altogether Better charter

Young peoples' vision of what truly young person-centred mental health and wellbeing services look like.
News

Youth Access reveals plans to make services more accountable to young people

Only a radical shift in how we listen young people will lead to real service improvement in the mental health sector.
Publication

Consultations with young people on the green paper

Young people share their thoughts on the proposals outlined in the green paper, 'Transforming children and young
Briefing paper

Young people tell Government: We need well-funded, community-based mental health services

A group of young adults tell policy makers and senior government officials that access to early intervention services based in community settings should be a priority.
Briefing paper

Young People in Mind

A briefing paper series to share the key findings from the 'Young People in Mind' project.
Project

The youth rights movement starts here

We launch a major initiative aimed at empowering young people to use their rights to address social injustice
News

Youth advice & counselling services “at sharp end” of supporting older teenagers

Accessible voluntary sector model trusted by young people to provide effective long-term support.
Publication

Children and young people's view on counselling

Exploring the value of counselling services.