News - Camden Rise

The Independent Living Hub, based at Camden’s Greenwood Centre, has been relaunched with an exciting new activity programme for young people aged 14 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. Designed by and for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the pilot programme includes a range of activities - from CV writing, fitness, creating lyrics and music,...

By Farjana Khan, aged 17 I interviewed three members of Camden Youth Council (CYC), two of whom are our current Youth MPs. I asked them each questions about what it’s like being part of the CYC and the benefits.  Aya, 17, is one of Camden’s Youth MPs. She said she joined CYC because she has “always been interested and passionate about social justice” and also because she wanted to be...

Camden Council has launched its annual local Youth Safety Week with a series of events and activities for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals, which will raise awareness of what is being done in Camden to keep young residents safe – as well as helping to equip young people and the community to stay safe. Running from 22 to 28 June (with further events and activities also...

The Young Traders Market is an opportunity for young adults aged 16 to 30 to open their own stall and take part in a competition - with the possibility of winning a trophy, £500 cash and a Multipay mobile credit card terminal. Their products can range from crafts, jewellery, clothing, hot and cold food to flowers. It’s free to trade, and they will be supplied with a stall, a pitch and support...

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...