Teen Clinic Daventry: An evaluation

In the Autumn of 2023, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was commissioned by Teen Clinic Daventry to carry out an evaluation of the Teen Clinic in Daventry. This involved conducting a survey of young people in Daventry and the creation of a series of videos that highlighted the importance and impact the Teen Clinic has had on young people locally and service providers. Between March and May 2024, a total of 108 young people responded to the survey.

Teen Clinic Daventry is a service that is well used by the local young people. It gives them the opportunity to take control of the key aspects of their health from the age of 11 and as such improves health navigation and health literacy. This is a key building block in maintaining and seeking support into adulthood. 

The young people that attend the clinic do so with the support of friends and family. There are some concerns by some young people about being seen at the Teen Clinic and there is a stigma around receiving support, and so informing young people of the quieter times may be beneficial so that they can still access the services. 

Key findings

• The majority of young people that responded to the survey were between the ages of 11 and 14 (60%)
• Most young people that responded to the survey identified as female (58%)
• 29% of young people said that if they needed help dealing with their difficult emotions then they would like to go to Teen Clinic Daventry this was the most popular option after friends and family
• Nearly a quarter of young people said that they had used Teen Clinic Daventry (24%)