Become a Young Health ChangeMaker in Newham!
Newham Public Health team, in partnership with local organisations, is launching the first-ever Young Health ChangeMakers (YHC) programme — and we want YOU to be part of it!
If you're aged 12–18 (or up to 25 with SEND), this is your chance to learn about health and wellbeing, share your ideas, and help create a healthier Newham for everyone.
No experience needed — just enthusiasm! This isn't about being perfect or knowing it all. It’s about growing together, supporting each other, and making a real difference in the health of your community.
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Become a Young Health ChangeMaker in Newham!
The Newham Public Health Team, together with local partners, is launching its first-ever Young Health ChangeMakers (YHC) programme — and we want YOU to be part of it!
We're inviting young people aged 12–18 (or up to 25 if you have SEND) who live, work, or study in Newham and care about health and wellbeing — yours and your community’s — to join this exciting new initiative.
Time commitment:
On average, around 2 hours per month — never more than 3 hours, even during busier months with training sessions.
Why Join:
As a Young Health ChangeMaker, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Attend free training sessions on key health topics like mental health and healthy eating — and help shape the content
- Connect with like-minded young people across Newham
- Meet and engage with senior staff from Newham Council, the NHS, and other ChangeMakers (via events, WhatsApp groups, and more)
- Receive health info that matters to young people
- Help create and lead content for our Instagram channel (@younghealthchangemakers)
- Learn about careers in the NHS and Public Health
- Celebrate your impact at our end-of-year event — and help plan it!
- Earn a ChangeMaker Certificate, signed by the CEO of Newham Council (great for your CV!)
- Receive your official ChangeMaker Badge of Honour
- Plus, enjoy other exclusive perks!
Deadline to apply:
We are accepting applications over the summer. The first in-person session will take place at the end of September/ early October. Healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Want to know what’s happening in youth health before the programme starts? Follow us on Instagram for updates, tips, and ways to get involved!
Interested?
Fill out the application form or click Express Your Interest.
Young people under 16 will need permission from a parent or guardian to take part.
Got questions?
Contact Ieva at: yhchangemakers@newham.gov.uk
We can’t wait to work with young people, hear what you have to say, and create change together.