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UKYP The United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) is run by young people for young people to give a platform for young people’s concerns. The UKYP gives young people a powerful elected voice which is heard and listened to by local and national government. 2

Shropshire MYPs David Parton - Shrewsbury, Niamh Limerick -Wem, Brogann Griffiths -Brosely, Laura Sheldon -Ludlow 3

Working on Health and Wellbeing 2013-2014 4

Health Day Event April 8 th 2013 Condover Hall 5

So who took part? 6

12 fabulous females ! 7

9 Marvellous males ! 8

Five Stupendous Staff ! Di Phillips, Positive Activities Co-ordinator, South, Lorraine Warrender, MYP Support Worker, Jill, Red Cross worker, Phil Brough,Partnership Nework Officer, Karen Higgins, Support for 9 Patient Involvement

3 from the Central Area Forum Christian also volunteers for the Smile group – a group for young people with disabilities 10

2 young people from Youth Groups in South Shropshire 11

2 Gay/Lesbian young people 12

7 Young Carers 13

At least 2 of the group identified themselves as having a disadvantage . In reality, this figure is much higher. 14

Where do we all live? 2 live in Wem 15

1 lives in Bridgnorth 16

1 lives in Ludlow 17

15 live in Shrewsbury 18

3 live in Brosely 19

1 lives in Market Drayton 20

15 live in a town 21

And 5 of us are ‘Village People’ !!!!!!!!!!! 22

The groups worked hard to create a session which will identify young people’s health priorities 23

The session: (To be adapted for differing groups.) Introductions – who we are and why are we here 24

List all the emotional issues a young person may have to face (List a few examples to start … exams, sexuality, money, body image, … do in small groups/on flipchart for larger groups? 25

It’s Time to Prioritise! Ask the group to show which they think are the top issues. Be vague – offer them the opportunity to prioritise the top one, three, five or as many as they like. Our group identified they were ALL as significant as each other and ALL priorities! 26

The Health and Wellbeing Strategy vision Everyone living in Shropshire is able to flourish by leading healthy lives, reaching their full potential and making a positive contribution to their communities 27

This means ….. 28

You won’t be like this….. 29

We want you to be …. flourishing 30

Draw a tree 31

Now add some roots like these: 32

Add all of your main issues next to the roots 33

Flourish your tree! Draw or stick onto your tree an image to help it look flourishing. For each decoration, write on what would help your tree to flourish. Use your roots to inspire you. ‘Bullying’ is on the root – draw a leaf and write any ideas e.g. ‘schools could involve students in creating ideas to combat bullying’ ‘I don’t know where to get help’ is at the root - d raw an owl and write ideas e.g. ‘schools could advertise counselling services more’ 34

Our tree was very flourishing with lots of ideas! 35

The results of our group: Our main Health issue is: Stress 36

Fortunately, we were able to take part in some fun and de-stressing activities! 37

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The groups will now go out to their communities – schools, colleges and youth groups to deliver the session plan 39

Further Work MYPs and the Health group of young people are supporting World Health Day which this year has high blood pressure as its focus. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure. 40

EXERCISE! Brogann Griffiths, MYP is piloting some ‘Walk to Health’ sessions in her school, William Brookes which will involve staff and students . 41

De-Stress Activities MYPs are hoping to run some de-stress sessions for staff and students. This will include 15 minute activities which schools and colleges could easily and cheaply run to help students to de-stress. This could supplement the excellent work already being done in schools on stress at 42 exam times.

This would include: Laughter therapy Yoga Breathing exercises Lying down with relaxing music Air guitaring to loud music 43

They are looking for Film! funding to make a film singing about the many stresses young people may face and to highlight all the things young people can do to help themselves – showcasing in particular things which are available in Shropshire 44

We are hoping Laura will put her song-writing talents into good use! 45

Celebrities! MYPs also want to write to celebrities and other people to ask them ways in which they ‘de - stress.’ Alison Williamson, Olympic archer, met the MYPs and said that archery was a great way to relax! 46

We hope you have found our Health update helpful and informative If you are interested in working more with the Shropshire Members of Youth Parliament … 47

Contact the MYPs via their support worker lorraine.warrender@shropshire.gov.uk 07582002587 Follow our work: ‘Shropshire myps ’ 48