Youth voice consultation and opportunities

Opportunities to have a voice and influence.

Information about live consultations and youth voice opportunities for children and young people to have a voice and influence in Leeds. 

Youth voice consultations and opportunities

Consultation surveys

Inclusive mental health crisis support (survey)

NHS England are asking young people who are under 25 years old to share their views and feedback on how mental health crisis provision can be made better. 

  • Are you under 25 years old?
  • Are you neurodivergent and/or have a learning difficulty? 

If so, please complete the online survey to share your views.

Click here to complete the survey. 

The Big Conversation

The Big Conversation is a chance for children and young people to have their say about the issues that are important to England’s children.

The Children's Commissioner is really excited to hear what you think and to have the chance to share the stories of children and young people in this way, focusing on the issues that are most important to England’s young people including education, climate change, online safety, knife crime and housing.

Click here for more information about the Big Conversation, and to complete the survey.  

Share your views on the development of a National Youth Council (survey)

The British Youth Council (BYC) ran the National Youth Council for the UK until its closure in March 2024. 

The National Youth Agency want to work with young people and partners to help them become an independent charitable, whose sole purpose is to represent the views of young people to government and decision makers.

The National Youth Agency want your views on the future of a National Youth Council. 

Click here to complete the survey. 

 

Youth voice consultations and opportunities

Opportunities - sessions and groups to have a voice and influence

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Youth Board

The Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Youth Board is for young people 14 to 24 years old who are interested in being involved in developing children’s services offered by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Youth Board meet regularly to discuss ideas, give their feedback and develop new skills.

Contact Details: 

Having a voice in your school, local community and city wide (guides for young people)

Leeds wishes for young people to express their views, feel heard and be involved in decisions that affect their lives (have a voice and influence). 

The Voice, Influence and Change Team have developed guides to:

  • have a greater awareness of the ways you can share your views and ideas.
  • know how to influence change within your school and community.
  • have access to support and training to develop your skills and confidence. 

For more information about the information in the guides contact VIC@leeds.gov.uk 

Voice and influence guides for young people