OUR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SIGNATORIES
Organisations that have already pledged to focus on health and social care youth social action
Growing youth social action in health and social care
When young people get involved in health and social care, it benefits patients, employers, communities – and young people themselves.
It means they can take on the small yet vital tasks that salaried staff struggle to prioritise. It introduces a new generation, including under-represented groups, to a career they might not have considered. And it ensures their voices can influence the design and delivery of services.
It also helps young people understand key issues and the system itself. This increase in health literacy can create a positive knock-on effect – for peers, families and wider communities.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
We know that opportunities for under 18s to volunteer in this sector are limited and yet young people have the potential to make a huge difference, whilst gaining invaluable skills, experience and increased wellbeing.
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Make a positive difference on the issues that affect lives, communities, and society
