Issue - meetings

BRATHAY RESIDENTIAL AND YOUTHFORIA

Meeting: 12/04/2016 - Youth Cabinet (Item 6)

BRATHAY RESIDENTIAL AND YOUTHFORIA

Bilal and Emily will give an update at the meeting.

Minutes:

Bilal and Emily reported that they had attended the Brathay residential event which had been arranged by Youthforia North West and held at Brathay in Windermere. The event was held over 3 days and brought together members from different North West Youth Councils, Cabinets and Forums.

 

There had been a number of different workshops over the course of the weekend looking at a range of different topics including mental health and how young people affected by mental health issues would like to be treated. 

 

The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, Tim Fallon had attended to answer questions and talk about being an MP.

 

There was a debate in relation to the European referendum and whether England should be in or out of Europe and there were lots of fun activities and group exercises.

 

The next residential was due to take place in October 2016.

 

It was reported that the last Youthforia had been held in Warrington.

 

There had been a number of workshops including the ‘you’re welcome’ workshop which had focussed on how young people accessing healthcare were treated and how they would like to be treated. Mental health services had been discussed and a video shown and there had been a piece of work focussed on the Oldham CAMHS transition strategy and how young people could get involved.

 

Other areas of health provision had been discussed in relation to social media, consultations, strengthening communication between health services.

 

It was agreed:

 

That Emily and Bilal be thanked for their update.