We produce a wide range of information for young people on all areas of young people’s health, to reduce stigma and increase uptake of health services.
Who we are
40 young people.
Where we're based
Huyton, Central Knowsley
When we started
Sep-01
How we started
We started as a focus group of Knowsley's YAS (Youth Advice Shop) sexual health service. We worked on a project looking at young people's sexual health services in neighbouring local authorities and linking up with peers in Dublin and the Netherlands. From this we realised that Knowsley needed an attitude change towards young people's health and that YAS needed a name and brand change - to THinK.
Our work
We expanded THinK to cover all preventative areas of young people's health such as substance and alcohol misuse, as well as promoting emotional health. We produced various promotional materials. Working with neighbourhood wardens, youth workers and sports development officers, we aim to reach all young people. We have quarterly meetings and each new young person who attends brings new aims and new challenges.
Future plans
Our supporters now include a committed steering group and being championed by the Children and Family Services. We hope to develop a one stop shop for young people's health and education needs to help address young people's health inequalities.
Project website
Working with THinK has given me a huge boost of confidence, I now believe that what I have to say matters and can really make a difference. It has given me a clear goal in life
Charlotte Connolly, THinK member
