Giving young people a say on health services

The NHS Youth Forum is made up of 25 young people from all over the country, who have a passion for improving health services for young people.

Run by the British Youth Council, the NHS Youth Forum gives a voice to young people to provide feedback, thoughts and ideas on the health issues that matter most to them and support and influence the development of key areas of work within NHS England.

The Forum also work with a wide variety of other stakeholders including Public Health England, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Department of Health enabling the Forum to have a real impact on the health services that young people use.

How can I get involved?

You can apply to become a member of the Youth Forum if you are aged 14 – 24. New members are recruited each year in the spring. If you would like more information about how to apply contact the British Youth Council.

You can also getting involved by taking part in online conversations about health services and what matters to you. You can like the NHS England Youth Forum Facebook page, post comments and follow online conversations on Twitter @NHSYouthForum #NHSYF.