Young people aged between 14 and 24 are being urged to join the forum, which is being run by children's charity Barnardo’s and NHS England and was set up a decade ago.
A priority for the forum’s members is to gather the views of young people UK wide through surveys on health practice for recommendations to be delivered to NHS England management.
Forum members are also expected to regularly attend meetings and talk to NHS senior staff and decision makers.
As well as shaping policy another aim is to develop young people’s skills and confidence in public speaking and team working.
“We hope the forum will champion key issues and provide real insight into how to provide solutions which will be both effective and sustainable for generations to come,” said Barnardo’s head of voice and influence Josh Harsant.
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