We have just published our third Research Update, on teenage pregnancy and sexual health. Some of the topics covered in this update are:
• Conception Statistics
• Sexual Health Statistics
• Teenage Pregnancy Strategy
• Teenage Pregnancy and Ethnicity
• Pornography
• Sexual Orientation and Bullying
• Current NICE Guidance
• Useful References
Read a summary of this Research Update
If you are interested in receiving the full update and future editions you can join AYPH. Members automatically receive copies of our Research Updates, which are also available on our Members Area. Click here for more information about joining AYPH.
Our next research update will be published in October 2010 and will focus on alcohol and substance use. If you would like to profile work you are doing in this area please email info@youngpeopleshealth.org.uk
School and Public Health Conference: SAPHNA’s first regional learning forum will have a programme including an overview of the Universal Healthy Child Programme and How to Influence Practice Based Commissioning. A choice of workshops will be available including regional updates on ‘You’re Welcome’, Sexual Health, Childhood Obesity, Safeguarding, The National Healthy Schools Enhancement Model and Promoting Continence in school aged children. School and Public Health Conference 14 October 2010, 9am - 3pm, Northumbria University, Newcastle.
RCN School Nurses Conference: If you work as a school nurse, join the annual RCN School Nurses conference and exhibition, Building a brighter future! Their future, our responsibility? 20 August 2010, in Birmingham. This conference is unique in bringing together all nurses who work in educational establishments whether it is in NHS trusts, children’s trusts, the independent sector, state sector or 16-18 education.
As a result of an exciting collaboration with the University of East London (UEL), Youth Access is launching itsnew Masters level youth counselling training programme.
Youth Access has previously reported the failure of many diploma and graduate level counselling training programmes to adequately prepare counsellors for working with young people. Counselling agencies in Youth Access' membership have long demanded wider recognition of the specialist skills and knowledge required to work with young people and the need for better access to specialist training and qualifications.
Youth Access is now taking bookings for the new Counselling Training Programme which begins this October. There are 17 short courses to choose from and participants can either attend the open programme or a course can be delivered in-house to an organisation. Email Youth Access with any questions about our new counselling training programme.
The National Youth Agency NYA have been developing innovative work with front line projects delivering programmes of support to young people across England, including those at high risk of poor health outcomes. This work includes e-learning resources for the youth sector launching in Sept 2010.
Hear by Right in Health Services: NYA’s Hear by Right standards framework can help ensure legal compliance and best practice on the sustainable participation of young people in health settings. It is aimed at trustees and strategic leads across health services and their partners. It indicates how health services can meet statutory guidance and explores how to use the Hear by Right standards framework at strategic and operational levels across partnerships and departments. For further resources, go to Youthinformation.com, www.nya.org.uk/health or contact Richard McKie on richardm@nya.org.uk
The White Paper Equity and Excellence : Liberating the NHS was published on 12 July and sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS.
The Department is consulting on elements of the proposals over the next few months. In addition, a further White Paper later in the year will set out the Government's plans for strengthening public health and the establishment of a new Public Health Service. For more information go to: http://www.dh.gov.uk/
AYPH members can contribute to AYPH's response to the White paper through the members only area.
1 March 2011
Our next annual conference will be taking place in Edinburgh on 1st March 2011. We are delighted to be holding our conference in Scotland with support from Health Scotland.
The event will focus on how we can improve health outcomes for young people in particularly challenging or vulnerable circumstances and we are developing the programme currently. If you would like to showcase some work you are undertaking or would be interested in being involved in the event please contact us info@youngpeopleshealth.org.uk
We will soon be posting more information about how to reserve your delegate place in the mean time keep the date free!
The Association for Young People’s Health is looking for a committee member with financial experience, to oversee the organisation’s financial affairs. This is an opportunity to become involved in a vibrant charity working in the young people’s health field. Commitment is five meetings per year and some preparation work. Travel expenses are covered.
Download volunteer job description
To apply, please send CV and a one-page covering letter to info@youngpeopleshealth.org.uk by 13 October 2010