Part I: Decision Makers’ Ideas for Change

Renew our focus on children & young people

Renew our focus on children & young people

Develop more things for children, young people and families to do, and take action to make existing provision feel more accessible.

“Promote local groups in Bramley – definite need and demand for groups aimed at teenagers.”

“Invest/look at better ways to sole the problem of families not being able to access healthy living activities.”

“As a city, make ‘Think Family’ a reality rather than talking about it but not going beyond statutory services”

“Lots of issues with young children unable to socialise, i.e. under 5s. Wants more evening family activities.”

Identify more opportunities for the city to listen to young people’s needs.

“Need to engage with young people – what do they want?”

“More patient experience activity with young people to ensure needs are met”

Tackle young people’s digital exclusion and offer young people the option to interact with professionals in person, rather than remotely.

“Digital exclusion very important for elders and young people / schools.”

Access to mental health support services, especially for young children/child. 

“Need face to face support for young people/post natal mums. Listening to first-time mums and taking on board their concerns and anxieties.”

Provide more preventative and awareness-raising work around mental health.

“Embedding MH awareness earlier, i.e. in schools.”

“Opportunities for young people to explore and hear about mental health and services, its impact and services available.”

Explore more themes

01

Adapt services to improve people’s experiences

02

Renew our focus on children & young people

03

Communicate about services and community groups

04

Make sure the community sector can offer a comprehensive, well-supported range of services

05

Protect and maintain public space

06

Refresh our ethos or focus to suit new priorities

07

Develop tailored provision for specific groups of people

08

Review how people access mental health support & what wider provision people need to keep well

09

Help people to feel safer in the community

10

Invest in local areas and their community sectors

11

Make sure everyone can access a safe, suitable home

12

Foster a culture of listening in services

13

Design public transport for the people who use it

14

Work together as a system to improve people’s experiences

15

Make good employment a driver for health and wellbeing