Not all young people find it easy to access healthcare. There are many vulnerable and marginalised young people who are facing adversity and need additional help to attain good health. This infographic, produced with support from NHS England, highlights some groups of young people whose background and needs might not be obvious.
This information can be used to improve practice around vulnerable and marginalised young people and to reduce health inequalities.
This page sets out all the references for the data used in the infographic, plus additional resources. The infographic and background information can be downloaded free of charge, but a credit should be given to AYPH and NHS England.
Data from the infographic (click for sources):
41% of young offenders have experienced childhood bereavement
700,000 young carers in the UK
93,000 ‘looked after’ children and young people in the UK
83,000 homeless young people in the UK
1 in 20 young people have been sexually abused
80,000 young people suffer from severe depression
1 in 7 11-15 year olds have special educational needs
Half of transgender young people have attempted suicide
20% of 10-24 year olds are from an ethnic minority
13% of under-19s live in deprivation
Additional resources:
Children and young people’s survey 2014 – Care Quality Commission
Tackling stigma – a practical toolkit (mental health) – Public Health England (ChiMat)
Hidden from view: The experiences of young carers in England. The Children’s Society
Resources on supporting young carers. The Children’s Society
Supporting young carers and their families. Information for health care professionals.
Resources designed by young people
Gendered Intelligence trans youth sexual health booklet
AYPH Be Healthy project
Resources for GPs
AYPH – GP Champions project – Tips for creating a young-people friendly GP practice