Our Voices Busiest Year Yet
Over the past year Our Voices young people’s advisory group have gone from strength to strength. Read their latest report and more about the fantastic achievements Fullscope have supported them with.
If you’re unfamiliar with Our Voices, the group was originally established in 2022 as part of the development of the children and young people’s mental health service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, YOUnited. The group, managed by Fullscope, is an incredible opportunity for local young people to get involved with the development of local services, and have their say about the mental health and wellbeing issues that matter to them. Our Voices also is integral for Fullscope to listen and learn from the community so we can continue our work to improve the wellbeing of more children and young people.
Since 2022 they’ve been busy consulting on multiple projects and the last year has been their busiest yet! We’re sharing some of their key achievements below, and you can also read their full 2024 Our Voices Update Report.
Our Voice’s key achievements Apr 2023 – Mar 2024
Growing numbers of young people joining the group.
Regular online meetings and in-person events.
Consultations with professionals across the system including Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS, YOUnited, Public Health, Keep Your Head and Cambridge Acorn Project, on subjects including transitions, service marketing and communications, website design and therapeutic interventions.
Being part of a young people’s panel to recruit a new Programme Support professional.
The co-creation of a young people’s wellbeing toolkit.
Increased engagement with young people through events and social media.
Supporting the co-chairing of a professional steering group to review mental health services for young people aged 16 - 25 in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
With the support of Fullscope, the group have an exciting few months ahead, with plans for a launch event for the toolkit as well as the establishment of a young people’s group in East Cambs. They are also busy planning the summer schedule to include an in-person get together and learning workshops.
If you're a young person who would like to get involved email getinvolved@fullscopecollaboration.org.uk or find out more by visiting Our Voices
To find out more about Fullscope's approach to involving children, young people and their families, read our latest framework