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Camden Youth Shout Out was a chance for young people to get together and discuss issues that matter to them. This year's Shout Out event was hosted by Camden Youth Council on 24 April at the Crowndale Centre, Camden. Shout Out was open to all 13 to 19-year-olds who live, work or attend schools / youth services in Camden. The workshop topics, chosen by Camden Youth Council...

Camden Youth MP Zarin Bakhshzaad joined hundreds of members of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) at a young people's debate in the House of Commons on 28 February. Zarin spoke during a UKYP motion on political literacy being taught in schools. She spoke in favour of giving young people greater access to political and democratic education. You can see her House of ...

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 family, which can...

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 a GP...

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, restaurants and...