Policy

We work with decision-makers in Westminster alongside our members, to improve Government support for our members and service provision for young people across the country.

Publication

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination response

Our response to the Children's Rights Alliance's call for written evidence
Publication

The cost of living's impact on youth health and wellbeing

Our policy response to an inquiry on the cost of living's impact on young people’s health and wellbeing
Briefing paper

Now more than ever

This is the third of three 'Generation Covid?' briefings developed by Youth Access to support our members, the wider
Briefing paper

The case beyond Covid

This is the second of three briefings developed by Youth Access to support our members, the wider youth sector,
Briefing paper

'Generation Covid'?

This is the first of three briefings developed by Youth Access to support our members, the wider youth sector,
Briefing paper

#MyRightsMyMind

Is the so-called mental health ‘crisis’ more than an issue of mental health?
Briefing paper

A Travesty of Justice? Young people's access to legal aid

A Travesty of Justice summarises our findings from an analysis of figures from the Legal Problems Resolution Survey.
Publication

Another way: Defining the functions & characteristics of YIACS

The guide sets out the range of functions that are ‘core’ to the delivery of the YIACS model.
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 adult - and ignored

This publication sets out recommended solutions to ensure 16-24-year-olds are getting a 'fair deal' from mental health
Publication

A foot in the door: VCS providers' view of CAMHS transformation

A report produced by Youth Access on behalf of The Young People’s Health Partnership, as part of the Health and Care
Publication

More of the same?

A report on a survey of the state of the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) sector.