Make a difference to health services in your area with the Youth Advisory Board (YAB)

The LPT NHS Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is open to all 13-21 year olds who live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Their purpose is to support improvements to children and young people’s health care services through lived experience, participation and voices through weekly meetings held virtually.

Any young person between the ages of 13-21 years old can self refer to join the YAB by contacting lpt.youthadvisoryboard@nhs.net

The board is supported by staff across LPT and CAMHS peer support workers.

What have and can the YAB get involved with?

• Influence new services for Children & Young People
• Advice around new policies – e.g. LGBTQ+, mental health & children and young people related.
• Helped design a new anxiety group
• Booklets, leaflets and posters
• How to make new workshops accessible
• Have opportunities to join Interview panels

How can the YAB support you?

• Be part of a safe online community
• Makes your CV stand out
• Build relationships & networks
• Learn new skills and gain confidence
• Occasional in person meet-ups
• Vouchers & rewards for project work

“I have been a long-standing member of the board for almost 3 years. Over this time I have met wonderful, supportive people who are caring and considerate and put your best interests first. They have provided me with opportunities to interview job applicants of all different Bands and be a part of projects that will bring a positive difference such as the ND Project and Sexual Health Assessment Project”

-Dylann

You can watch the following video to learn more about the YAB and hear from some of its members