Building children’s views and lived experiences into policy on mental health support in Redbridge

An event was held in Redbridge Town Hall, to give your people a platform to give their views on mental health support in the borough. Councillors and council staff gave young people the opportunity to lead the discussion and have their opinions meaningfully listened to. The event was inclusive and included members of the Children in Care Council. Some of the young people at the meeting were more disadvantaged than their peers. All young people were given an equal platform to discuss their thoughts. 

The Impact

Young people had direct and genuine input in the formation of policy that will affect them.