Raise Camden Young People's Panel
Join us on our mission to end child poverty and make health fairer for Camden young people – paid opportunity for 16 to 25 year olds.
Growing up in poverty affects every aspect of a child’s life and their future life chances, including their health, education and social life. Children, babies and young people from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds are more likely to grow up in poor health than white children. This is unfair.
Despite a proud history of tackling inequality and decades of council investment, Camden is one of the most unequal places to live in England and child poverty is increasing here.
Join the panel
We know that a happy and healthy childhood means a child is more likely to have good physical and mental health throughout their life. Camden Council is bringing together experts in child health from around the country to test new ideas and make real change to end child poverty in Camden, and improve the health of children and young people living in the most deprived circumstances in our borough.
And we need your help. We are looking for young people who live, work or study in Camden, who know what it’s like to grow up in our borough – to join a young people’s panel to share your experiences and ideas, have your voice heard and make a difference to the lives of Camden's next generations.
About the Raise Camden Young People’s Panel
The Raise Camden Young People’s Panel will meet four times a year to discuss important topics affecting young people.
Working alongside experts, politicians, decision makers and as part of a high profile taskforce, the young people’s panel will work together to come up with solutions to problems for children and young people in Camden, including child poverty and poor mental health.
Your recommendations will help the Raise Camden Taskforce to make decisions about changes to make sure that every child in Camden has a happy, healthy and hopeful life. These changes will be made by the Council and its partners and you’ll see the real-life impact of your work in your communities.
Why apply to the panel
You’ll receive £20 an hour in vouchers for your time
You’ll be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, such as travel
You’ll meet other young people, decision makers, local leaders and experts
You’ll influence decisions and see results of your work in your community
We will give you a reference for future job, training or education applications
Food and soft drinks will be provided at every workshop
Panel meetings will be accessible for all panel members – we can organise translators, British Sign Language (BSL) translators, and meetings will be in accessible buildings
A trained facilitator will lead the sessions in a safe, respectful space
Who can apply
We are looking for panel members who would like to make a difference in their local community, or who have an interest in public health, activism or addressing inequalities – but no previous experience is needed.
Anyone aged 16 to 25 who lives, works or learns in Camden can apply. You can also apply if you’re age 26 to 30 and meet at least one of these criteria:
you have care experience
you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan
you’ve missed a lot of school
you’re disabled
you have experience of the youth justice system
Because they’re disproportionately affected by unfairness in health, we’re particularly keen to hear from young people who:
are d/Deaf or disabled
are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic community
have a low income
receive benefits
Other information
We would like panel members to commit to four in person meetings over the next year, starting Wednesday 1 October from 4.30pm to 6pm. The meetings will be held outside of school/ university hours.
To find out more or to apply to be on the panel, please email raisecamden@camden.gov.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.