YPAS - Young Person's Advisory Service

02/02/2026

Lots of fun at our Smartys North sessions in January🎨
Highlights included Martin Luther King Day, Peace Dove crafts, National Chocolate Cake Day, favourite cake discussions and decorate a cake arts and crafts 🍰
Big thanks to our wonderful team for kicking the year off with some amazing activities✨

31/01/2026

📣 Huge thank you to Maureen and the Knit & Natter group ladies St Paul's Social Club for donating an incredible £400 to us! It was a pleasure meetng you all for a lovely cuppa and biscuits. Your kindness, and support mean the world. 💫

30/01/2026

Celebrating Grace Ward - a decade of youth advocacy and impact ✨

From service user to peer researcher to policy and participation advocate, Grace has helped ensure young people’s lived experience sits at the heart of decision making.

Read the full article on our website to explore her journey, her impact and what comes next 💛

https://www.ypas.org.uk/ypas-celebrates-grace-wards-new-role-and-continued-advocacy-for-young-people

30/01/2026

January 30th is Parent Mental Health Day - a day that highlights how closely parents’ mental health is linked to the wellbeing of the whole family.

At YPAS, we work alongside parents and carers every day, offering space to talk, guidance, and support when things feel overwhelming. We know that when parents feel supported, families are stronger. Today is about recognising the reality of parenting and reminding parents that looking after their own mental health matters, and that support is there when you need it. 💚

29/01/2026

Tomorrow is 2026, and so we’re dedicating today’s post to parents and carers. 💛

Parenting and caregiving are deeply rewarding roles filled with moments of joy—but let’s be honest, they can also be challenging. There’s no manual for this journey, which is why maintaining your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical health.

Remember:
💚 Self-care is not selfish; it’s essential.
💚 You can’t pour from an empty cup.

When you take care of yourself, you’re laying a strong foundation for your family’s overall mental health and wellbeing.

If you are a parent or carer looking for support, visit our website via the link in our bio ⬆️to see how we can help you.

You are not alone.

28/01/2026

📸 Such a lovely morning at the Belle Vale Family Hub launch! It was great to see families, partners and services coming together and making the space feel so welcoming 💛 Family Hubs are all about bringing support together in one place, and this launch embodied that perfectly. Big thanks to everyone involved and to our YPAS team for attending and capturing these moments ✨ Belle Vale & Hunts Cross Family Hub

27/01/2026

Youth voice champion Grace shares why early support hubs like YPAS are so important, what support is available across our hubs, and how young people can get involved in shaping change 🌟

26/01/2026

Mark your calendars!📅

This Wednesday we're hosting our next Chat N' Chill drop-in!💬

These events give parents and carers the chance to talk with each other and the wider YPAS team, as well as providing a place to relax and socialise! ☕

23/01/2026

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20/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you raise free funds for Young Persons Advisory Service from your grocery shopping, insurance switches and other online purchases! Plus, we'll get a bonus donation when you sign up before the end of February > https://ow.ly/8qsu50Y0g7P

14/01/2026

Huge thanks to the Mental Health Foundation for donating these brilliant Building Blocks to YPAS 💙 They will be used in our groups to help spark meaningful conversations around young people’s mental health. We’re really grateful to Jane Caro and everyone involved for helping give them a new home ✨ Mental Health Foundation

05/01/2026

Talk to action starts here! Grace gives you the latest on how we’re pushing for change in Early Support Hubs and making sure children and young people have a real voice in decisions that affect them.

Want to shape our campaign and tell MPs what matters to you? Keep your eyes peeled - we’ll be sharing how you can get involved and make your voice heard 🗣️💜