UK Youth Parliament to debate biggest issues facing young people in the Commons
On Friday 4th November, Members of the Youth Parliament will debate topics related to health. 249 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in the Commons debate, focussing on health-related issues as diverse as the cost of living crisis and the ongoing effects of climate change. The sitting will be the eleventh
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The Big Biking Challenge for mental health – fundraising success!
In September, the British Youth Council initiated a week-long fundraising challenge to raise awareness of and funding for our charity’s campaigning and advocacy work for youth mental health issues. 83% of young people with mental health needs agreed pandemic had made it worse. The NHS has seen an 83% increase in demand for eating disorder
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UK Youth Parliament campaign for fairer society with new bold vision
UK Youth Parliament has launched its new ambitious vision for a better and more equal society. The group of advocates launched their new manifesto following a national conference held in Hull in the summer. The new manifesto highlights some of the biggest issues facing young people in the UK including reforms to education and some
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Decision makers must take radical steps to combat cost of living crisis
The British Youth Council has stressed radical intervention is needed to combat the cost of living crisis and to prevent further children and people from falling into poverty. The statement follows the British Youth Council’s Annual Council Meeting, where members renewed their support strong economic package for young people. The charity demands greater recognition, awareness
British Youth Council lobby new minister responsible for young people
The British Youth Council has reached out to welcome the new Minister, Lord Kamall, who now has responsibility for policy relating to children and young people at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The new appointment follows the commencement of Liz Truss MP’s tenure as Prime Minister. The youth-led charity used the moment
Statement: Her Majesty The Queen
The British Youth Council is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout the Queen’s reign as Head of State, she has been a patron of 433 organisations including a number of charities serving children and young people in the UK. The Queen, who succeeded to the throne at the young
British Youth Council calls on Prime Minister to address cost of living crisis
The British Youth Council has expressed deep concern for the ramifications of the cost of living crisis on young people. In a letter to the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss MP, the charity called on the government to take steps to protect young people from deepening poverty before we approach the winter of 2022. The
NHS Youth Forum speaks out on digital mental health services, healthcare inequalities, widening access and more
In collaboration with the NHS, the NHS Youth Forum have released reports and resources which encompass their drive to address the issues young people face in healthcare. These reports and resources focus on digital mental health services, healthcare inequalities, widening access and the experiences of young people throughout the UK. Additionally, each report suggests recommendations
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Game and Raise for Youth Voice
This International Youth Day, we’re asking our game-loving supporters to play and raise for youth voice. On Friday 12th August (or over that weekend) we’d love for as many people as possible to take on sponsored gaming marathons, in support of our work ensuring young voices are heard on issues like mental health, jobs, housing
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British Youth Council calls for an end Rwanda deportation policy
The British Youth Council remains concerned about the government’s continued attempts to deport people to Rwanda. The charity’s international representatives, UK Young Ambassadors, call on the government to end this brutal practice immediately. The intervention follows a series of statements from across the political spectrum and an open letter from more than 100 organisations. The
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