Join our Young People’s Advisory Group
Tell us how we can make research into the health of children and young people better.
You don’t need any specialist knowledge in health or research.
WHO: Young people 8 to 18 years who want to make research better for children and young people
WHEN: Every 1-2 months usually on a Saturday morning either in the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE or Online
WHY: To advise people like doctors, nurses and therapists on new research ideas. Together, we come up with new ways to make research better
HOW: Email the Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG) for Kent, Surrey, Sussex:
Gives feedback and ideas to researchers on their projects, for example how to make research information sheets easier for a child or young person to read and understand.
Helps explain why research is important to improve health and to encourage other children and young people to join research studies.
What will I get out of joining?
We want to involve children and young people (aged 8 -18) because you can give us a valuable insight into the work that we do and help us to improve the overall research experience for everyone.
A Parents & Carers parallel group has also been set up to advise on research and so are also welcome to attend. During research discussions we ask parents and carers to join a separate room from the young people.
Sometimes we will photograph or record our meetings or events. Photos are used for newsletters and publicity. We will always ask for your consent first.
We offer a ‘Thank You’ voucher for attending.
We can provide financial support for travel and car parking.
18th May 2024
10am-12pm
At the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton BN2 5BE
E: ypagkss@nihr.ac.uk for further information.
The group recently celebrated their 6th anniversary with an art-based workshop led by Sofie Layton. Sofie has worked as an artist for over 30 years. Sophie’s work includes an art installation at Evelina Children’s Hospital, a residency at Great Ormond Street Hospital and she has worked with the Eye-YPAG based at Moorfields Eye […]
I have been fortunate to attend the Kent, Surrey and Sussex NIHR YPAG in Brighton for almost two years. The group is a fantastically friendly forum which meets each month either online or in person at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. It is enormously uplifting to take part in sessions, and to come […]
Check out the updated poster from the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Young People’s Advisory Group. We are looking forward to our next meeting on 18th November. We have two researchers presenting and look forward to hearing about their projects.
