Giving young people a say on health services NHS England has a Youth Forum, made up of 25 young people from all over the country, who have a passion for improving health services for young people. The Youth Forum gives a voice to young people to express their thoughts on the health issues that matter most […]
With so many competing demands on the NHS, ensuring children and young people are a visible group receiving the focus they deserve cannot be neglected by the system. National leadership has a role in prioritising child health. Childhood isn’t deferrable and we all have a part to play in ensuring we provide a strong foundation […]
With so many competing demands on the NHS, ensuring children and young people are a visible group receiving the focus they deserve cannot be neglected by the system. National leadership has a role in prioritising child health. Childhood isn’t deferrable and we all have a part to play in ensuring we provide a strong foundation […]
As Head of Patient Experience at NHS England for Children, Young People and Maternity, I’m always looking for ways to include children and young people in the commissioning and delivery of services. Colleagues Alice Williams and Nagina Javaid in the Public Voice team are key allies. So, mug of tea in hand, I’m reflecting on […]
A NHS England bite-size guide to setting up a youth forum The NHS Youth Forum’s top tips to involve young people in healthcare planning Participation Works’ guides to involving children and young people The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s guidance document ‘Not just a phase’ outlines good practice for involving children and young […]
The NHS in the North has today (Friday 18th May) revealed the ten individuals and teams it has chosen as regional champions in a prestigious competition to mark the NHS’s 70th birthday. The champions – including Victoria’s Voice Youth Forum and Healthier Fleetwood – will now vie with other regional winners from across England for […]
Mandy Ansell Accountable Officer, NHS Thurrock CCG Mandy has led NHS Thurrock CCG since its authorisation in April 2013. Thurrock CCG faces many challenges being in one of the most deprived areas in England. Despite this challenge Mandy has led a team that has ensured the CCG has achieved significant progress with innovative programmes, putting […]
@NHS from 13/04/18 to 13/04/18 Twitter: @ccjtomlinson Job title: Member for the South of England Place of work: NHS England Youth Forum I am currently the member of the NHS England Youth Forum representing the South of England, having joined the forum in August 2017. I joined the forum to make a positive difference to young people in healthcare, […]
Despite the awful weather conditions, nothing was going to stop members from getting to the inaugural meeting of NHS England’s Youth Forum, ahead of its formal launch on 3 March 2014 at the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2014 at Manchester Central. Filmed by a crew from The Reporters Academy, 14 young people, aged from 14 […]
@NHS from 09/04/18 to 09/04/18 Twitter: @jacobashton10 #Hellomynameis Jake! I’m a final year pharmacy student from Preston! I’ve worked part time in the NHS for 4 years now and represent young people at my local Trust’s Patient Experience Improvement Group! I’ve also been a member of the NHS Youth Forum for 2 years now! I’m looking forward […]