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It's international adolescent health week. Young people are too often forgotten in the health sector, grouped either with younger children or all adults. Young people’s voice & lived experience must be heard & acted upon in health policy, research and practice #IAHW2026 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Two rows of young people smiling and posing for a photo, they are all wearing lime green t-shirts. "International Adolescent Health Week 2026. 12-19 October 2026. Nothing about us without us: Power, Voice & Health Equity for All Adolescents."

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

AYPH & Breast Cancer UK want to understand what young people know about breast cancer and the best ways to let young people know how to reduce the risks of getting breast cancer. If you are aged 16-23, share your views in our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ayph

AYPH & Breast Cancer UK survey for young people graphic. AYPH & Breast Cancer UK logos, QR code for survey, graphic of megaphone that says "we want your feedback", graphic of thumbs up, ellipse and heart in speech bubbles & graphic of person's hands using a mobile phone on blue and green background. Text reads: "AYPH & Breast Cancer UK want to understand what young people know about breast cancer and the best way to let young people know how to reduce the risks of getting breast cancer. If you are aged 16-23 share your views in our short survey."

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The deadline for abstract submissions for oral presentations & posters at the Adolescent Health Conference has been extended to 18 September. Share your work with health professionals, researchers, educators & policy makers. uobevents-adolescent-health-conference.eventsairsite.com/call-for-abs...

Final call for abstracts flyer for Transforming Adolescent Health: The power of connection. The UK Adolescent Health Conference.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Present your work at 'Transforming Adolescent Health: The Power of Connection', one of the largest multidisciplinary adolescent health conferences in the UK in recent years. Submission deadlines: Workshops: 14/08/26, Oral presentations & posters: 11/09/26 bit.ly/4eCInBw

Call for Abstracts
TRANSFORMING ADOLESCENT HEALTH
The Power of Connection
The UK Adolescent Health Conference
25th /26th February 2027 Birmingham, UK
An exciting opportunity to present your work at one of the largest multidisciplinary adolescent health conferences in the UK in
recent years.

Themes include:
• Connecting Body & Mind
• Connecting Services & Sectors
• Connecting with Young People
• Connecting Research & Practice
• Connecting Globally
and more ….
Abstract Submission Deadlines
Workshops: 14th August 2026;
Oral presentations & posters: 11th September 2026

This conference is being organised by a consortium of young
people special interest groups from the RCGP, RCPCH (YPHSIG),
and RCPsych together with the Association for Young Peoples
Health with support from other organisations and endorsement from
the International Association of Adolescent Health (IAAH

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

@rcpch.bsky.social has launched the State of Child Health 2026 report. Bringing together the latest evidence across 12 indicators of child health & wellbeing, the report highlights trends, inequalities & challenges affecting children & young people across the UK. www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/st...

State of child health image, showing images for the 12 indicators in different colours on a blue background.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

New from AYPH: Youth Health Essentials is designed to help busy professionals build stronger, more youth-friendly practice. Short, practical & youth-led, the programme gives organisations & individuals a clearer route into training that supports 10-25 year olds ayph.org.uk/training/

A group of young trainers facing the camera smiling.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New research project looking at the challenges young people face in managing musculoskeletal chronic pain. As the Youth Health Data Hub shows there is very little data on young people and their experiences and management of chronic pain. ayph-youthhealthdata.org.uk/key-data/phy...

Recruitment flyer for the INSPIRE-MSK research study, looking for young people aged 12-24 who experience pain in their bones, joints, ligaments, muscles or tendons. Study involves a 1 hour conversation and task, with a £20 voucher compensation. Contact: inspire.MSK@stir.ac.uk Access the research study details at: https://inspiremsk.stir.ac.uk

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Submit your evidence of interventions that improve outcomes, quality of care or system performance for children and young people and help shape the upcoming children and young people's modern service framework. eu.surveymonkey.com/r/CYPCallfor...

Illustration showing a group of young people of different ethnicities talking with a young woman in the centre. Text reads: "Call for evidence to improve health services for children and young people in England. NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care have launched a national call for evidence to help develop a Modern Service Framework for children and young people to deliver a step-change in child health over the next decade."

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Mental health is a major public health priority for the UK. Published today, the MOSAIC report focuses on young people's mental health & intersectionality, to better understand mental health inequalities among young people & recommend policy improvements. ayph.org.uk/resources-2/

Cover of the MOSAIC: Mental health inequalities and young people report

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’re delighted to share that ‘Waiting Room’ is being screened at MOVE Summit 2026! Only 30% of young women in Scotland report having positive experiences with healthcare professionals. The animation explores young women's experiences. #MOVESummit #Animation #YoungWomensHealth #Healthcare

Illustration showing 4 young women and a Dr's faces looking a young woman sat in a Dr's waiting room. The woman is surrounded by pills, an emoji of a face with thermometer, a clock, a prescription pad and a flexing arm. Text reads: "waiting room. Official selection MOVE 2026"

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Take part in research to better understand the challenges and needs of young people with multiple chronic health conditions. Your experiences could help shape future support for young people living with multiple chronic conditions.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Talk, Trust, Treat: Getting adolescent & young adults’ health right. Join us in Newcastle on 13 February to explore how to develop trust, manage risk and support young people’s rights. This course is co designed & co-delivered by the AYPH North East England young trainers hub. ayph.org.uk/training/

Flyer showing a hand holding a megaphone on a blue background for Talk Trust Treat training. Text reads: Talk Trust Treat, getting support for young people's health right. Training for professionals delivered by young people. Want to ensure your services and health support is engaging for adolescents and young adults? Not sure how to adapt your approach for the needs of this age range?

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The 2026 Chiva conference takes place 12-13 March at Warwick University. Early bird rates on bookings available until 31 December. Abstract submissions open until 5 January. Book your place and celebrate 20 years of the Chiva conference! www.chiva.org.uk/professional...

Flyer for Chiva conference, showing two women smiling sitting at an event stand.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

A new website from @hpruebs.bsky.social & @bristoluni.bsky.social provides information for young people, parents/carers and professionals about HPV and the HPV vaccination. The HPV Inform website includes resources for young people, FAQs, animations & films and lesson resources. hpvinform.com

Illustration of a group of young people of different genders and ethnicities standing around and looking at, a giant HPV virus.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Despite clear messages about the health needs of young people, adolescence & young adulthood are often neglected in health service delivery. You can find case studies of innovations and good practice examples supporting young people's health on our website. ayph.org.uk/innovation-a...

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

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

As members of the End Child Poverty Coalition we are delighted to see the government's decision to scrap the two-child limit. 350,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by this change to policy.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Are you leading research about young people’s health? Keen to take an ethical approach to your work but faced with some tricky dilemmas? Join our online course to learn more about taking an ethical practice in participation and engagement work with young people. www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-ca...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This #WorldChildrensDay RCPCH launch their children & young people’s engagement standards. Produced by RCPCH, AYPH and children, young people and parents/carers, to help health services work with children & young people in shaping the care they receive. www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/en...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

It's #YouthWorkWeek. Youth workers, play an essential part in young people's health services, building relationships and making services welcoming. #YouthWorkMatters

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

To finish up Friday, here is another good practice example from our recent 'Innovations & good practice in adolescent health' event for #IAHW2025.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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 · 13/10/2025

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 · 13/10/2025

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/ "

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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 · 08/09/2025

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 · 28/07/2025

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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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Beth shares her experiences with epilepsy and of being a Young Advisor on ‘Embedding the Learning’, an AYPH project which looked at sharing the experiences of young people with epilepsy from communities that experience marginalisation to support better care. ayph.org.uk/epilepsy-and...

Young woman sitting in a wheelchair in cold weather clothes in front of a mountain.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Share your innovative, youth-friendly approaches to care & good practice with us and contribute to a growing evidence base. AYPH invites professionals & services passionate about adolescent health to submit proposals for our upcoming event on 30th September 2025. forms.office.com/e/id0Qskqap1

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

What’s going on in health services for young people in the UK? In our new blog Lizzie Wortley looks at why our upcoming innovation event is important to clinicians, commissioners & policy makers to find out what is happening in youth friendly services across the UK. ayph.org.uk/whats-going-...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Share your innovative & good practice approaches! AYPH invites professionals, services & organisations passionate about adolescent health to submit proposals for our event on 30/09/25. Join us in shaping the future of adolescent health services across the UK! forms.office.com/e/id0Qskqap1

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Are you working in young people’s health? Do you commission or deliver services for adolescents and young adults? Join us on 30 September to share & discuss models of care and innovative approaches to supporting young people’s health. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We're about to go live for our webinar exploring puberty and adolescent health!

Blue background with multi coloured shapes. Text reads: "The age of opportunity: creating a paradigm shift in adolescent health.
Puberty : Biology and adolescent health
Free AYPH Member webinar with Professor Candace Currie. Tuesday 3rd June 2025 from 16.00 - 17.15

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Young people & their rights are at the centre of everything we do. This #PowerOfYouthDay we want to thank all the amazing young people who work with us to advocate for better understanding of young people’s health needs & equal access to high quality youth friendly services. #WeSeeYourPower

Power of youth day image. Text reads: "We're supporting power of youth day. #WESEEYOURPOWER! 03/06/25. Part of the iwill movement"

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We are members of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social Coalition. Today the Coalition have published new research on UK child poverty with @crsp-uk.bsky.social - findings are shocking; in some constituencies over half of all children are growing up in poverty. endchildpoverty.org.uk/child-povert...

Infographic showing in two thirds of constituencies, at least one in four children are living in poverty.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Very proud to see AYPH Young Ambassador, Thara give a speech on vaping at the House of Lords as part of the My Maiden Speech event. Thara shared her views on vaping & 10 other young people from around the UK spoke on a range of issues including mental health, LGBT+ education & social mobility.

A group photo of eleven young people in the House of Lords.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Join us at 4pm on Tuesday the 3rd of June at our free AYPH member webinar to learn more about puberty and consider what factors shape the experience for young people and how that impacts their health and wellbeing. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/puberty-bi...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey informs how the NHS delivers cancer services and aims to improve outcomes for children affected by cancer. If you receive a survey in the post, have your say on the support NHS provides #U16CancerPatientSurvey www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk

Young man in a hospital bed wearing a nasal cannula, smiling and looking at something off screen. Text reads: "Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey. If you receive a survey in the post have your say. Your feedback will help the NHS to improve cancer services for children and young people. For more information, visit: www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk"

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Next week we'll be at the LGA / ADPH Annual Public Health Conference on tackling health inequalities together. We will be with AYPH Young Trainers sharing youth perspectives on closing the health gap. Book your free place here: lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

Two girls playing on a roundabout at a playground. White text on purple background reads: "LGA/ADPH Annual Public Health Conference 2025: Tackling health inequalities together."

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Join us on 3 June for the next free member webinar in our paradigm shift series with Prof Candace Currie. We will look at puberty from a holistic perspective & consider what factors shape the experience for young people & how that impacts their health & wellbeing www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/puberty-bi...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We're about to go live for our webinar exploring neuroscience and adolescent health!

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

New research published by @nihr.bsky.social Researchers surveyed 39,214 young people aged 16-19 & found that: • those who vaped were more likely to have breathing issues than those who did not • the more they vaped, the higher their chance of breathing issues. evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/vaping...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Only 3 days until our free member webinar on the brain in adolescence. Join us at 4pm on Thursday to learn more about changes that occur in the brain during the teenage years and the brain functions that impact on health and health behaviour. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brain-deve...

Blue background with multi coloured shapes. Text reads: "The age of opportunity: creating a paradigm shift in adolescent health.
Brain development: Neuroscience and adolescent health
Free AYPH Member webinar with Dr John Coleman.
Thursday 20th March 2025 from 16.00 - 17.15"

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

If you are aged 10-21 (25 with SEND) you can share your views and help inform the Government's National Youth Strategy. Find out more at www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-You/ #DeliverYou #WhatsYourOrder

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Latest data shows 4.3 million children now live in poverty in the UK. This includes 1.7 million young people aged 11-19, 30% of 11-to 15-year-olds & 31% of 16-to 19-year-olds. AYPH CEO, Emma Rigby looks at the need for targeted support for teenagers. www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...

Image showing school lunches waiting to be served in a school kitchen.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We’ve joined over 20 organisations to call for MPs to help #EndPhysicalPunishment. 67 countries now prohibit physical punishment of children. It’s time we catch up. Read the briefing to MPs: www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

Logos of the organisations supporting the campaign to give children in England equal protection from assault as part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Join us at this free AYPH member webinar, co-chaired by AYPH young trainers. We will explore how knowledge about the brain in adolescence can be of value for health professionals in their work & to young people as they adjust to the changes they experience. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brain-deve...

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Young people make up 18% of the UK population and they have distinct health needs. Become an AYPH member for free to join professionals across the UK working to improve adolescent health. ayph.org.uk/membership/

Quote from a health professional, white text on a blue background: "AYPH provides me with the information I need to teach others and advocate for a bigger focus on young people's health."

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Last call for our recruitment for Young Ambassadors! AYPH are looking for young people to join our Advisory Panel and co-produce our work. Find out more here: ayph.org.uk/wp-content/u... #youngchampion #youthvoice #youngpeople #health #advocacy #youthengagement

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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

If you are aged 11-24 and have ideas on how to make health services better for young people, join us & RCPCH&Us at our co-facilitated workshops and help create new standards for children & young people's engagement! To join the first workshop or stay updated on future ones email: and_us@rcpch.ac.uk

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