mum, adopted Welsh/east London. passionate about collaboration across the sectors to support our local CYP who need it most
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Helen jones retweeted
Welcome to the Annual Youth Work Conference 2025 on reducing violence affecting young people, delivered by the @YouthEndowFund in partnership with the NYA.
The conference will explore the impact that best practice youth work has on improving young people’s outcomes.
We’re looking forward to hearing from @benlindsayOBE from @powerthefight , @jonpayates from YEF and @LeighNYA from the NYA in the opening address, as well as the morning keynote on The Government’s National Youth Strategy and Vision of Youth by @Steph_Peacock MP from @DCMS
We’ll be sharing highlights from speakers throughout the day, which will highlight the national picture of the youth work sector as well as explore local examples of good practice.
#YEFxNYA #YouthWorkMatters #YouthWork
ALT Image of Leigh Middleton OBE (NYA) and Jon Yates (YEF) at the YEFxNYA Annual Youth Work Conference 2025 on reducing violence affecting young people and driving positive outcomes for all young people.
Helen jones retweeted
Our review found that people with a learning disability from a ethnic minority background have a life expectancy of just 34 years - around half that of their white counterparts who on average live to 62. 1/3 🧵 nhsrho.org/publications/we-d…
Helen jones retweeted
Today marks 3 years since Dylan Martinez took the picture that changed my life. I hope I showed that true strength lies in lifting up others, even in the face of adversity. Together we move forward as we strive for a brighter, more inclusive future.
@wearephkind – at Croydon, London
Helen jones retweeted
Last week, @charlie_taylor6 invoked an urgent notification for improvement at HMYOI Cookham Wood.
Find out more about the experiences of children in custody in England and Wales in our report, Children in custody 2021-2022, published earlier this year: justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/…
Helen jones retweeted
"The Met police is broken & rotten, suffering collapsing public trust & is guilty of institutional racism, misogyny & homophobia...[it] had blown repeated chances to reform by official inquiries over the decades...must not cherrypick the reforms it likes"
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023…
Helen jones retweeted
Today's figures from government:
6% of 19-21 yr olds with care experience are at university.
Compared to 43%.
38% are not in education, employment or training.
Compared to 11%.
Let's this sink in.
Helen jones retweeted
Sex.
Every clinician should be able to talk to young people about it.
Here are 10 simple steps to help you push through the embarrassment:
Helen jones retweeted
Exciting new role to join as primary care lead nurse with the fantastic team @HMPCookhamWood supporting primary care with YP collaboration. Really cool and unique role. YP in YOI need good clinicians. Help! @KathEvans2 @nellyfletch71 @BeckyPlatt3 beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/j…
Helen jones retweeted
Which is true? 🤔
Parents/carers have the automatic right to be told what their child tells a health professional… – at Poplar, London
4%When under 18
9%When under 16
12%When under 12
76%None of the above
78 votes • Final results Helen jones retweeted
Mohammed of @weare_spotlight & GP @natmilesmac have compiled a quiz on accessing healthcare, why not have a go this weekend (answers will follow) 😉
Do parents have an automatic right to access their child’s health records when a child is 13? – at Poplar, London
16%Yes
64%No
20%Not sure
25 votes • Final results Helen jones retweeted
Mohammed of @weare_spotlight & GP @natmilesmac have compiled a quiz on accessing healthcare,
why not have a go this weekend (answers will follow) 😉
Can young people access their own medical records (this includes online access to GP records) – at Poplar, London
59%Yes
19%No
22%Not sure
27 votes • Final results Helen jones retweeted
Mohammed of @weare_spotlight & GP @natmilesmac have compiled a quiz on accessing healthcare, why not have a go this weekend (answers will follow) 😉
Do parents have an automatic right to access their child’s health records if they are under 11? – at Poplar, London
44%Yes
44%No
11%Not sure
27 votes • Final results Helen jones retweeted
Did you know?
Only 47% of children & young people said they were involved in decisions about their care. (CQC, 2021)
On Thursday, we're holding an event for young people to co-create a shared Decision-Making in Health campaign.
Sign up here ⬇️
eventbrite.co.uk/e/putting-y…
ALT Putting Young People at the centre of their Health Decisions and Choices. Thursday 28th July 5pm - 8pm Spotlight Youth Club, 30 Hay Currie St, Poplar, E14 6GN
Helen jones retweeted
Are you a young person?
Have you experienced difficulties #accessing #healthcare? The @NHSYouthForum want to understand what would help in addressing inequalities & have a few very quick questions 👇🏼
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
@YES_BartsHealth @LondonYouth @AYPHcharity @YouthAccess
Helen jones retweeted
Reflecting on a great discussion with @LondonYouth tonight about young people’s experience of healthcare, key take homes?
1. be kind, empathic & compassionate, build Trust
2. Culture matters, be curious
3. Youth centred primary care services are highly valued HT @weare_spotlight
Helen jones retweeted
We're working with @YoungCreatorsUK to provide 3 weeks work experience, a Spotlight-based training programme & support for young people 19-24 interested in a creative career.
Find out more at Lansbury Spotlight Fri 5pm. DM us to reserve your place @PoplarHARCA @TowerHamletsNow
Helen jones retweeted
Nahim Ahmed @UCL_CPM MSc student and @PoplarHARCA Community Engagement Manager, was featured on ITV news talking about tackling youth violence in the Isle of Dogs. Find out more: bit.ly/3lmlwhM
Helen jones retweeted
On Saturday the folks from Take One Leave One will be outside Bethnal Green tube 12-4pm. If you have a coat going spare please bring one, if you need a coat please come and grab one! #TakeOneLeaveOne
Helen jones retweeted
Wow! Done! 365 charts on positive stats: beautifulne.ws
Sharing an alternate @infobeautiful worldview, beyond the headlines, where things are getting better, not worse.
Thx for following & retweeting. Back soon with a book and more...
But first, a lie down…