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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 10h

Public health strategies and policies can improve young people's health & wellbeing, helping young people to #ThriveInsideOut #IAHW2025

Read Alison Hadley's blog looking at the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 25 years on:

ayph.org.uk/the-teenage-...

The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 25 years on - ayph

This blog highlights some key findings from analysis of the Labour Government’s Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and makes some ‘asks’ for action.

ayph.org.uk

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 10h

ONS figures show the teenage pregnancy rate has risen for the first time in 14 years. Young people want clear, non-judgmental information, easy access to confidential services & decision-makers to listen to their voices about their needs for their health & wellbeing

www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...

Rise in teenage pregnancies leads to calls for renewed focus by agencies - CYP Now

A first rise in the under-18 pregnancy rate for more than a decade has raised concerns among sexual health experts that service providers, educators and policymakers have become complacent and need to...

www.cypnow.co.uk

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 1d

Day 3 of #IAHW2025 and we are back with another good practice example from our event!

Successful services have supportive, opportunistic and flexible leadership who look to adapt services to meet current need, like the South Yorkshire Children & Young People's Alliance

syics.co.uk/transformati...

Blue background with multi coloured shapes. Text reads: "Innovation & good practice in adolescent health. Advancing youth friendly health in the UK."

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 2d

More good practice examples from our recent 'Innovations & good practice in adolescent health' event for #IAHW2025.

Just get started and build from there, working together produces greater effects and impacts, like the South West Paediatric Mental Health Network!

paedshub.co.uk/contacts/gro...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 2d

At AYPH we advocate for adolescent health to be everyone’s business. With new guidance on RSHE being implemented in 2026, this #IAHW2025 we looked at the new guidance and asked young people for their views.

ayph.org.uk/rshe/

RSHE isn’t just a subject – It’s part of a whole system for adolescent health - ayph

RSHE isn’t just a subject – It’s part of a whole system for adolescent health

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 3d

University College London Hospital's treatment and rehabilitation for adolescents and children with complex conditions service carried out emotional mapping of young people's experiences in the service.

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 3d

The Youth Voice Council at University Hospitals Birmingham trains young people to explore healthcare experiences with young people on the wards to improve services.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 3d

As part of #IAHW2025 we are showcasing some good practice examples from our recent 'Innovations & good practice in adolescent health' event.

Involve young people in how you develop your services. It will make them better!

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 3d

It's International Adolescent Health week! Good health for young people is central to their wellbeing & forms the basis for good health in later life, improving health now, enhancing it throughout the life course and contributing to the health of future generations. #IAHW2025

Group of smiling young people wearing lime green t-shirts for International Adolescent Health Week. Text reads: "IAHW 2025. Join us for a global initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting adolescents in their journey toward a healthy and empowered adulthood. Theme: Thriving inside and out: strengthening physical and mental health of adolescents. 13-19 October 2025. More information: https://iaah.org/iahw/ "

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 7d

Find out more about the work and read the digital charter here: sheffield.ac.uk/sydhh/news/n...

New Charter urges action to get beyond assumptions and address young adults’ distinctive digital health needs

sheffield.ac.uk

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 7d

We collaborated with South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub to develop a digital health charter for young adults. As a NHS 10 year health plan radical shift is analogue to digital, its vital we involve young people in digital health innovations that meet their distinctive needs.

youtu.be/HKU_3e7DES0

Beyond Assumptions - Young Adults and Digital Health

YouTube video by South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for Talk, Trust Treat: Getting adolescent and young adults health right. This online training, co-delivered and developed with young people, will help you ensure your services and health support are engaging for adolescents and young adults.

www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-ca...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Building the adolescent health research community – opportunities from a current Project Development Grant

AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Working across specialities and professions to provide youth friendly healthcare

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Improving clinical outcomes and DNA rates for young people within your current clinical service

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Youth friendly healthcare training

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Improving access to services - innovative approaches to reducing health inequalities

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

The power of the youth voice – how listening to young people improves services and brings equity of access

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Models of care for primary care providers – adapting clinics to meet young people's needs

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Adapting current systems to meet mental health needs for young people in general paediatric settings (the role of the paediatric mental health champion)

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

📢Keynote presentation – Lessons on mental health service development for young people by Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan, NHS England National Clinical Director for Children and Young People's Mental Health

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22d

Last few places for our upcoming 'Innovation & good practice in adolescent health' event on the 30th of September.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

Join us at this CPD certified event and hear about innovative approaches to improve young people's health in local areas.
Sessions include:

Innovation & good practice in adolescent health

Join, share & discuss models of care for working with young people & advance youth friendly healthcare in the UK

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 27d

Join us on the 30th September to find out about innovations and good practice in adolescent health.

Lizzie Wortley @lizziewortley.bsky.social · 28d

Getting more and more excited for this event. I just can't wait to get in the room w everyone &discuss how we can really improve care for young people.

Get in the room - come join the conversation&build a movement to improve YP's health &outcomes in the UK!!!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us on 30 September at our innovation & good practice in adolescent health event and hear from young people, health professionals and researchers about innovative approaches and good practice happening in young people's health!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · Jul 28

Join us on 30 September and find out about what is happening in youth friendly services around the UK and the innovations and good practice in the youth health sector!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

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