News - Camden Rise

Teenage girls aged 13 to 16 enjoyed an outdoor adventure in the New Forest, Hampshire, thanks to Camden Council's Fresh Youth Academy. They took part in activities ranging from orienteering, bushcraft and a night walk to canoeing, zip wire, obstacle course and archery during the residential weekend at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Education Centre from 12 to 14 May. The aim was for the young...

A new NHS website, packed with emotional wellbeing and mental health information and resources, has been launched to help young people and families, as well as professionals working with them, to navigate support options.  NCL Waiting Room was produced with the help and input of young people, families and professionals. It aims to be a 'one-stop shop' for information on specialist mental...

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15 to 21 May - and this year’s theme is anxiety. Anxiety is a really normal emotion in all of us - but it’s important for us to recognise and respond when we feel anxious, so that it doesn’t get out of control and become a mental health problem.   There are some simple things you can try to help manage these feelings. Next time you’re feeling...

Camden Youth Council (CYC) have an exciting opportunity for young people in Camden to make a real difference through social action - by offering grants of up to £5,000 to help tackle three areas of concern for local young people. CYC's role is to represent and empower young people. The results from their Skills for Life survey showed that there are three areas young people want to do something...

The Night of 10,000m Personal Bests is back in 2023. Come and watch this amazing free sporting event at Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track on Saturday 20 May, organised by Highgate Harriers running club.  The event is free and you can just turn up at the athletics track between 3pm and 10pm to watch.  Elite runners from across the world will compete alongside Great Britain’s...