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Call for young people to decide youth parliament debate topics
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- Friday, August 14, 2015 | CYP Now
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is calling for young people to give their views on topics that should be discussed at its annual debate.
My Life: Emily May, 17, Berrylands
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- Monday, August 3, 2015 | CYP Now
I was a 13-year-old when I first met Lez, who was running the junior leaders course at YMCA Hawker.
My Life: Anton Cornibert, 17, London
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- Monday, July 20, 2015 | CYP Now
I joined St John Ambulance after attending an essential first aid course for the public around a year ago and it's amazing to think how much I've achieved in my relatively short time as a volunteer.
Government invests £1m in social action
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- Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | CYP Now
The government will invest £1m to get more young people involved in social action, youth services minister Rob Wilson has announced.
Schools should offer more non-formal activities, say pupils
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- Friday, July 10, 2015 | CYP Now
More than four in five state school pupils believe their school fails to provide enough outdoor activities, a report has claimed.
Youth sector demands legislation to protect services
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- Friday, May 15, 2015 | CYP Now
Youth organisations are launching a major lobbying campaign to protect youth services after unveiling draft legislation it wants the government to adopt.
Youth workers witness surge in mental health problems
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- Monday, April 27, 2015 | CYP Now
Youth workers are experiencing a marked increase in numbers of young people with mental health problems, the head of a major youth organisation has warned.
Labour promises 'root and branch' review of youth services
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- Friday, April 17, 2015 | CYP Now
The Labour Party has pledged to carry out a fundamental review of youth service provision if it wins the general election.
Labour ditches statutory youth services pledge
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- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 | CYP Now
Labour has controversially shelved plans to require all councils to provide a minimum level of youth services.
My Life: Tom Baines, 12, Shrewsbury
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- Monday, April 13, 2015 | CYP Now
I was injured in a road traffic accident in 2008 when I was five, which has left me paralysed with no sensation or movement from the chest down and limited hand function.
'Nudge unit' study backs youth social action
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- Monday, March 9, 2015 | CYP Now
Participating in social action increases young people's resilience and reduces mental health problems, research by the government's influential behaviour unit suggests.
A head for business: UK Youth chief executive Anna Smee
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2015 | CYP Now
Laura McCardle meets Anna Smee, chief executive of UK Youth.
My Life: Kelsey Hibberd, 20, Essex
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- Tuesday, January 20, 2015 | CYP Now
I've always been enthusiastic about equality, passionate about improvement and crazy about good causes - something that's stemmed from wanting to live in a better, fairer society - and becoming chair of my youth council opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me to be able to make a difference for young people.
My Life: Kayleigh Youe, 18, Billericay
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- Tuesday, November 11, 2014 | CYP Now
Last year, I participated in the National Citizen Service (NCS) and it was amazing.
My Life: Ryan McAlister, 15, Congleton
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- Tuesday, October 28, 2014 | CYP Now
I was looking for a volunteering opportunity to achieve my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award when I became involved with Friends for Leisure (FFL), a local charity that gives disabled young people the chance to socialise, make friends and have fun with others in their community.
Prime Minister pledges 'NCS for all'
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- Thursday, October 2, 2014 | CYP Now
The National Citizen Service (NCS) will be massively expanded if the Conservatives win the next general election, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.
Good Practice: Participation in Action - Rural eco volunteer scheme rides the social action wave
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Best Practice
- Monday, September 29, 2014 | CYP Now
Donning their wellies and getting covered in mud, dozens of young people have waded through ponds and pulled weeds as part of efforts to improve their communities.
NCS saves as little as nine pence for every £1 spent, evaluation finds
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- Thursday, August 14, 2014 | CYP Now
The financial benefit of the government's flagship National Citizen Service (NCS) programme could be as little as nine pence for every £1 spent, an independent evaluation has revealed.
More than 2,000 youth workers axed in past two years, Unison finds
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- Monday, August 11, 2014 | CYP Now
In excess of 2,000 youth worker posts have been cut and 350 youth centres have closed since 2012, according to latest research by Unison.
Think-tank wins EU backing for youth participation project
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- Monday, July 28, 2014 | CYP Now
A London-based think-tank has been awarded €50,000 to encourage youth participation among disadvantaged young people.
My Life: Huzaifa Abhi, 21, London
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- Monday, June 23, 2014 | CYP Now
I am a business administrator at the London Fire Brigade after starting as an apprentice. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work doing something I enjoy, although I am aware many young people are deprived of this advantage.
London mayor launches youth volunteering schemes
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- Tuesday, June 3, 2014 | CYP Now
The mayor of London Boris Johnson is encouraging young people living in the capital to volunteer in a bid to improve their employment prospects.
Social action fund opens for bids
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- Monday, June 2, 2014 | CYP Now
Uniformed youth organisations are being urged to apply for £10m worth of Treasury funding to deliver more social action opportunities.
My Life: Chloe Donovan, 19, Norfolk
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- Monday, May 12, 2014 | CYP Now
I'm a young facilitator for the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS), but my volunteering story started when I became a member of the UK Youth Parliament for Norfolk when I was 12.
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