Association for Young People's HealthFewer young people are drinking and smoking today, but more can be done to reduce inequalities
In this blog post, Rachael McKeown presents the latest data on smoking and alcohol consumption among young people. There are historically low rates, but these averages hide variation among different groups of young people. Reflecting on some of… Read More
What are health inequalities and why do they matter for young people?
Covid-19 has exposed and exacerbated health inequalities in the UK. During this time, health inequalities have been discussed more frequently, as they are recognised as a serious problem that needs addressing. But it’s not always clear what exactly… Read More
Young people and their mental health – Is there a crisis? And is it the one we think it is?
Lizzie Wortley, AYPH Research Associate There has been much discussion about the increase in mental health problems in young people in recent years, both around the drivers and the consequences. In Key Data on Young People 2021, we have been looking at… Read More
What health inequalities are young offenders and care experienced young people more likely to experience?
We’re pleased to see that the Commission for Young Lives has been established to prevent “vulnerable” young people from reaching crisis. In this blog post, AYPH’s Rachael McKeown explains why addressing young people’s health needs is central to… Read More
The impact of COVID-19 on young people in university and at work
Jose Vinaixa Kinnear was a Policy and Communications Intern with AYPH in the autumn of 2021, helping with the final stages of publication and dissemination of the next edition of ‘Key Data on Young People’. In this blog… Read More
The new NHS approach to reducing health inequalities doesn’t address young people’s needs
AYPH’s Rachael McKeown explores what the ‘Core20PLUS5’ approach to reducing health inequalities is and why we need a different strategy that prioritises young people. Covid-19 has exposed and exacerbated many health inequalities that exist in our society, as… Read More
Community connections and intergenerational learning – youth social action in social care settings
George Fielding At our September #iwill Health and Social Care Alliance meeting it was a pleasure to hear the many benefits that both young people and residents gain whenever care homes (and other social care settings) open their… Read More
How could the Spending Review deliver for young people?
In the wake of the Government’s 2021 Spending Review, AYPH’s Rachael McKeown outlines the ways in which central government should be supporting young people as they recover from the impact of the pandemic on their lives. The Government… Read More
What does our new logo say about AYPH
Emma Rigby, Chief Executive Earlier this year our fantastic team of staff and trustees set about agreeing a new logo for AYPH, which will be followed by a new website due to be launched in the coming weeks. … Read More
Where are we with Covid-19 vaccinations and children and young people?
Covid-19 Vaccination recommendations for young people are changing. AYPH’s Vicky Robinson provides an update on the current situation and looks at the picture in the four countries of the UK. On 19 July the governments of England, Wales,… Read More
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