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Camden's Integrated Youth Support Service is hosting an event for girls and young women to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. The free event is at Somers Town Youth Centre, 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX, on Saturday 8 March, from 2pm to 6pm. It is open to girls and young women aged 11 to 18, and up to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities. ...

It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes. Lots of us feel lonely during times of change, like moving schools, to college or university, or into work. This can leave us feeling unsettled as we may no longer see friends or family as often as we used to, and meeting new people may seem more difficult. We often use social media to keep in touch with friends and ...

Camden GP Dr Abhishek Bhattacharya answers your questions. I’m Dr Abhishek Bhattacharya – I’m a GP in Camden. Below, I’ve answered some questions young people have asked me, to help you feel comfortable and get the most out of your appointment the next time you go to the GP. If you have more questions, please ask your GP surgery – ask ask ask! What can I talk about in...

Young people's campaigner and first-year law student Farjana Khan writes about an easy-to-access online platform she's been working with to help young people in Camden to meet new people and try out new activities. The Big Meet - https://www.thebigmeet.io - is an online platform to connect young people and students through the best activities, attractions,...

From Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March, The Place dance venue in King’s Cross is taking part in Let’s Dance, a nationwide campaign spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE, to encourage people of all ages to embrace the joy, and experience the health and wellbeing benefits, of dance. From free taster dance classes in The Place’s studios, to young people from Camden on...