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Young people across Southend have been achieving the skills, knowledge, and confidence to qualify as Youth Health Champions.
Since the success of the first Youth Health Champions pilot in 2001, dozens of students from schools across the city have been successfully providing support, advice and information to their peers on a range of health topics important to them including mental health and exam stress, as well as strengthening Public Health messaging related to diet and vaping.
Organised by Essex-based Health Talks training and consultancy, the peer-to-peer approach sees the scheme delivered by young people for young people and encourages ownership and responsibility, which research shows leads to behaviour change and improved health outcomes.
Upon successful completion of the scheme, Youth Health Champions earn a bespoke qualification from the Royal Society for Public Health. Schools that have taken part in the scheme include Southend High School for Boys, St Thomas More High School, The St Christopher School, Belfairs Academy, Cecil Jones Academy, Southend High Schools for Girls, and Elective Home Educated Students.
Qualified Youth Health Champions from The St Christopher School and Belfairs Academy have even filmed a series of videos about why they think the Youth Health Champion scheme is great to get involved in.
🎤 We want to hear from YOU! Have your say and help shape the future of our services.
📝 Complete our quick survey and share your experiences, thoughts, and feedback. 📅 Closes: 27 October – don’t miss your chance to be heard!
Young people across Southend have been achieving the skills, knowledge, and confidence to qualify as Youth Health Champions.
Since the success of the first Youth Health Champions pilot in 2001, dozens of students from schools across the city have been successfully providing support, advice and information to their peers on a range of health topics important to them including mental health and exam stress, as well as strengthening Public Health messaging related to diet and vaping.
Organised by Essex-based Health Talks training and consultancy, the peer-to-peer approach sees the scheme delivered by young people for young people and encourages ownership and responsibility, which research shows leads to behaviour change and improved health outcomes.
Upon successful completion of the scheme, Youth Health Champions earn a bespoke qualification from the Royal Society for Public Health. Schools that have taken part in the scheme include Southend High School for Boys, St Thomas More High School, The St Christopher School, Belfairs Academy, Cecil Jones Academy, Southend High Schools for Girls, and Elective Home Educated Students.
Qualified Youth Health Champions from The St Christopher School and Belfairs Academy have even filmed a series of videos about why they think the Youth Health Champion scheme is great to get involved in.
🎤 We want to hear from YOU! Have your say and help shape the future of our services.
📝 Complete our quick survey and share your experiences, thoughts, and feedback. 📅 Closes: 27 October – don’t miss your chance to be heard!
