Bullybusters NAIL IT programme for primary schools

22 September 2021

This is a two-session programme designed for primary school children. It can be delivered to a full class or a smaller group of young people, who may need support to make positive choices and understand the impact of their actions on others. Bullybusters have devised worksheets for young people to work through alongside our sessions […]

DfE approved Whole School Approach (WSA) training

22 September 2021

The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a grant for a senior member of school or college staff to access quality assured training to implement an effective whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing in your setting.

Roots of Empathy – Primary Schools Wanted

14 September 2021

The RAISE Team at Merseyside Youth Association is looking for ten primary schools to take part in an exciting opportunity that will support children and give them the emotional skills to help them make a successful transition to secondary school by providing Roots Of Empathy’s award-winning programme in Year 5.

Liverpool CAMHS online referral form SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 HSJ AWARDS

25 August 2021

We’re delighted to announce that the Liverpool  CAMHS online referral form has been shortlisted for Mental Health Innovation of The Year at the HSJ Awards 2021, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare – in what has been an exceptional and challenging period across the sector. Despite the demanding circumstances of the past 18 months, over […]

Early evaluation of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Trailblazer Programme – Interim report

13 August 2021

The BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre and Policy Innovation and Evaluation Unit have published initial findings from the early evaluation of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Trailblazer programme.

National Strategy for Autistic Children, Young People, and Adults

22 July 2021

Improving the lives of autistic people is the focus of a new multi-million-pound strategy launched by the government today.

Liverpool NOW Festival 2021

15 July 2021

Merseyside Youth Association, the organisers of the Liverpool NOW Festival 2021, which was broadcast live on YouTube have hailed its first digital version a huge success.

NOW Festival 2021

3 July 2021

Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate and listen to children and young peoples’ voices. Rather than cancelling the event, the RAISE Team will be hosting this year’s NOW Festival as an online event.