YPAS: Guiding Principles for Youth Participation

16 August 2024

YPAS is delighted to share this exciting work, crafted by YPAS’s peer researchers and young people nationwide, in collaboration with Youth Access. The principles offer a powerful framework for channelling young people’s energy into impactful action.

Young people’s Health and Wellbeing: Reflections from YPAS Peer Researchers

9 August 2024

Two of YPAS Peer Researchers, Dean Leake and Grace Ward, have written a remarkable piece for The Lancet journal, one of the oldest medical journals, founded in 1823. This piece was published in its established specialty journal: ‘Child and Adolescent Health’, launched in 2017. The article offers commendable insight and reflection.

Support Available for Young People Facing Difficult or Traumatic Events

8 August 2024

We understand that the tragic incident in Southport, along with the resulting civil unrest, has affected each of us in different ways. We’ve developed a new resource to help children, young people and their families navigate the emotional and psychological impact of difficult or traumatic events. The dedicated page offers essential guidance and support for […]

Eating problems and disorders snapshots

24 June 2024

Members of Liverpool’s Eating Disorders Steering Group have collaborated to create a series of targeted support snapshots as part of the eating disorder pathway review.

Vacancy: EMHT Data Lead/Information Analyst

7 June 2024

The Liverpool Learning Partnership (LLP) are currently looking for a Data Lead/Information Analyst for the Education Mental Health Team programme.

YPAS Hope Hack Reflection Report: Revisiting the issues raised in Merseyside as part of the Hope Collective project 2023, what has changed?

6 June 2024

  YPAS Peer Researchers Revisit the Hope Hack report to see if the issues raised remain prevalent around six key themes affecting young people in Merseyside.

New report on mental health provision for 16-25-year-olds in Liverpool.

21 May 2024

A report on mental health provision for 16-25-year-olds in Liverpool has been released. Led by Merseyside Youth Association’s RAISE Team, the extensive review was carried out in partnership with local mental health service providers. The team consulted with young people and the local workforce that works to support the 16-25 cohort.

YPAS Walk-In Support Hub

24 April 2024

YPAS Walk-In Support Hub (WISH) provides same-day mental health support for children, young people, and families in Merseyside. Formerly known as Alternative to Crisis drop-in, the service continues to offer the same support across all three hubs in Merseyside.