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Water safety: what every parent, carer and trusted adult should know

Although the recent spell of hotter weather has passed, many families will continue to spend time near water throughout the year, from autumn coastal […]
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New YMCA report challenges assumptions about young people looking for work

Most young people in supported housing who are not in education, employment or training want a job and many have worked before, according to […]
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Young Futures Hub launches in Brighton and Hove to expand support for young people

Young people will be able to get advice, emotional wellbeing support and specialist services more easily through the city’s new Young Futures Hub Brighton, […]
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New specialist training helps professionals better understand young people’s online worlds

Understanding the online environments – and digital harms – that shape children and young people’s lives has become an increasingly important challenge for professionals […]
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Every conversation matters

Today (10 September) is World Suicide Prevention Day and we are are proud to support Sussex Health & Care’s campaign encouraging people to have […]
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Turning 18: Supporting young people into adulthood event – 8 October

Registration is now open for a cross-sector learning event exploring findings from YMCA DownsLink Group’s independent review of support for young people aged 16–19 […]
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Impact 2025/26: working alongside 4,685 children and young people

Rising living costs, increasing homelessness, growing mental health needs and the risks of exploitation continue to affect children and young people across Sussex and […]
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Welcome to Anna and Emma, strengthening our Executive team

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to our Executive team. Anna Cooley joins us as Director of Supported Housing […]

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