Our evaluation of the The Well Centre, a primary care service for 11-21 year olds, presents a worked example of what a āneighbourhood health serviceā could look like for young people and discusses some of the challenges to get this right, and why it is important to try. ayph.org.uk/well-centre/
Delivering an innovative model of holistic primary care to young people through the Well Centre, an evaluation of the model.
Look at that shift away from early intervention and towards crisis in children's services. We've removed help from families that might prevent crises, and are spending more and more on residential care for children often in real difficulties.
A depressing read for someone who thinks libraries and other public goods, help strengthen communities. We'll publish a @whatworksgrowth.bsky.socialwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Deprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds
'The Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London 1957-60'. Lots of maps and details for all you local government nerds ... alondoninheritance.com/london-books...
The Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London 1957-60 paved the way for the Greater London Council. Many of the themes in the report are the same today, as they were over 60 years ago.
Holiday read. Loved Tyson's first book and his second is just as good. Story, relation, invitation to seeing the world through different lenses. It shouldn't work as a book. But it does. Recommended.
Young Peopleās wellbeing in UK 2024 #GoodChildhoodwww.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Our Good Childhood Report finds that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. The Government must act now and set a path to a good childhood for all.
The news of a āhappiness recessionā for our young people is absolutely tragic, and undoubtedly the result of years of austerity and neglect from government. I really hope Labour make it a priority to address this. www.theguardian.com/society/arti...
Quarter of British teenagers in age group report low life satisfaction, compared with 7% of their Dutch peers
I was at the first Oasis tour gig in 1994 at the Angel pub in Bedford. The pub was demolished and there's a block of flats there now. The two events allegedly unrelated. Memories of the gig promoter who brought them to Bedford here www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/30-years-on-...
30 years ago, a little-known band from Manchester embarked on their first tour, co-headling with the Scottish band, Whiteout. The first...
