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

More of the same?

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

GP Champions for Youth Health: Summary

This publication summarises the key findings, achievements and recommendations from the GP Champions for Youth Health
Briefing paper

YIACS: An integrated health and wellbeing model

A briefing explaining the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) model, now known as the Youth
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GP Champions for Youth Health: Commissioning effective primary care services for young people

This briefing is aimed at policymakers, commissioners and funders with an interest in health and health-related
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On the right tracks: A guide to commissioning counselling services for young people

This guide provides updated commissioning guidance for counselling services for young people published by Youth Access.
Briefing paper

Making integration a reality: Part 1 and 2

Supporting YIACS to develop effective and holistic services for young people.
Publication

Picking up the pieces

A report which explores the state of statutory services.
Publication

Stretched to the limit

A report on a survey of the financial position of Youth Information, Advice, Counselling and Support (YIACS) services.
Briefing paper

On the right tracks

A report on a survey on the state of youth counselling services
Publication

Heading for trouble?

A summary of new evidence on the role of advice services in preventing youth offending and the potential impact on
Publication

Making Tracks project report

This report brings together the results of an external and independent evaluation of Youth Access’ Making Tracks
Briefing paper

Under strain

A briefing paper setting out the findings of a survey of Youth Information, Advice and Counselling services (YIACS) i