Health and wellbeing conference for young people

This is a conference report by Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire. A conference for young people was held to discuss mental health and the post pandemic period.

The planning committee wanted to develop an event for young people (aged 13-25) in Central Bedfordshire which would build on 

strengthening their resilience and mental health. The pandemic had a detrimental effect on young people’s mental health and 

wellbeing, and the aim of the event was to:

• Explore what has really affected young people during and since the pandemic.
• Educate young people about services available to access support in their area, including general activities and volunteering.
• Help to better prepare young people to develop key skills needed for their current environment, including a work placement. 
• Empower young people to learn together and give feedback on their experiences of services to key stakeholders, commissioners and providers.

The conference was held on 24th October, between 10.00–15.00 during school half term to enable as many young people as 

possible to attend. The Planning Committee wanted the young people to experience a high quality venue so chose Center Parcs, 

Woburn Forest to host the conference.