Humber Youth Action Group

What is HYAG?

What is HYAG?

The Humber Youth Action Group, is a youth group for young people aged 15-22 who live in Hull or the East Riding, who want to help improve NHS services for children, young people and their families.

Our youth group provides you with a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where your voice and your experiences will be heard, in our group we value diversity and difference and every voice counts.

What services work with the HYAG?

Our HYAG works with a wide range of children’s services that include:

  • CAMHS
  • Early Intervention Mental Health support such as MHST (Mental Health Support Teams)
  • School Nursing
  • ADHD and Autism Assessment Teams
  • ADHD Intervention Teams
  • Sensory Processing
  • Humber and North Yorkshire Dynamic Support Keyworkers
  • Children’s Physical Therapies

Co-production Stamp

Co-production helps us to produce work and develop better services that are person centred and meeting the needs of our patients, service users and carers.

This stamp was developed to showcase and celebrate where work was co-produced with
individuals with lived experience.

The content on these pages has been co-produced with members of the Humber Youth Action Group, recognising the value of their lived experience in helping shape person-centred NHS services that meet the needs of children, young people and families.

Contact information

Address and locations

The service does not have an address as they are community based.

“ The communication from Flick before I had even joined my first meeting made me feel so welcome and removed any anxieties I had about joining! ”

“ The group is a safe, positive space to share ideas, experiences and meet new people. It's a great way to get your voice heard and make a difference to health services in the area! ”

“ I’ve only joined recently but it’s great so far I’ve met lots of people I would never have met before and feel already we can make a difference. The staff are great and friendly and put you at ease straight away. ”

“ The Humber Youth Action group has provided me with a friendly, accessible and inclusive space to share my experiences, meet likeminded people and have fun, all whilst knowing that I am contributing to a positive change in young peoples' access to services. ”

“ My experiences have been validated as a brown person and I have heard other’s perspectives to help me become more well rounded. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with these wonderful people. ”

“ Joining the HYAG has been so valuable for my self-esteem and confidence. ”

“ The Humber Youth Action Group is an incredibly supportive environment with exclusive opportunities, and it is an amazing chance to further your skills whilst meeting new people. ”

“ It is interesting to discover how different groups within the NHS work together as well as being a part of decisions regarding people my age. ”

“ I have gained so much from this group especially when designing the website as we have to make it inclusive to all sorts of needs which has made me realise the every day struggles of people which will help me be more aware in the future. ”

Explore our other services

MyMHST

Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health needs

Health Visiting and School Nursing

We support children, young people and their families across both Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Children's and Adults Neurodiversity

Our teams provide services to adults, children and young people across Hull and East Riding with neurodiverse needs.

Children's Emotional & Mental Health Services

Our teams support children, young people, their families, and other people who are important to young people.

Speak to us

If you are interested in joining our group simply email our team!