Healthwatch Hackney &Hackney CVS Peer Youth Research Project August 2013

Researchers Brian Ohouot Funmi Folayan Maya Khan Sam McCauley Shacina Amoah

Who we interviewed 98 young people 55 % female 45 % male Diverse ethnic backgrounds Age 13 to 25 68% in college or university

Who do young people go to if they are sick?

Why do you think young people go to A&E rather than the GP? Quicker Easier It may be an emergency Over reaction Feel more confident in the doctors

What is good about the GP service? Top 6 elements

What could be better about GP service? Top 6 responses

Where would you go if you had a concern about your sexual health?

If you smoke, what age did you start?

If you smoke, why did you start? Peer pressure Stress I wanted to try it It seemed fun Cool Just wanted to feel like a boss

What proportion of young people you know in Hackney smoke?

How do you think other young people in Hackney rate their Wellbeing?

What could improve young people’s health and wellbeing in Hackney? Information and Advice – eg Health mentors More activities and events Lifestyle Having a mentor Working for yourself Having a job or going to college Healthy eating – junk food is cheap Free gym membership