Online 'hub' puts young people at the centre of their care
Online 'hub' puts young people at the centre of their care
08 April 2024
Your generous donations have enabled us to fund the 11to25 hub, a website that offers easily accessible information and resources to help adolescents and young people through this important transition.
Designed with input from young people themselves, the hub also provides support for family members, teachers and health workers who may be involved in their care.
Dr Claudia Gore, a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at St Mary's Hospital, helped develop the 11to25 hub.
"We're so grateful for your fantastic support," she said. "In the first 12 months we've had more than 10,000 visitors and over half a million hits on the website, including some very positive feedback. The hub is making a real difference and there is national interest in using this model."
"In the first 12 months we've had more than 10,000 visitors and over half a million hits."
Dr Claudia Gore, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology
Adolescents and young adults face significant challenges in managing their health during a time of physical and emotional change in their lives. These issues can be even more pronounced for those living with long-term conditions, as they learn to navigate our complex healthcare system.
The 11to25 hub will help young people understand their unique challenges and needs, while offering support and advice about their education and employment rights. It includes 11 short learning modules, enriched by the personal experiences of young people, parents and healthcare professionals in the form of short digital stories.
Young people who have visited the 11to25 hub said it had helped to make healthcare information more accessible, using the experiences of real people to explain complicated situations.
It's hoped the site will lead to improvements in patient care, with parents, teachers and healthcare workers all empowered to better understand young people's unique needs. It will also help young people feel more confident looking after themselves, with the support of their family and peers.
Hani Ahmad, Senior Grants Manager at Imperial Health Charity, said: “As the Trust’s dedicated charity, we’re proud to support innovative healthcare projects that help to improve the overall experience of care for patients at our hospitals.
"The 11to25 hub is a fantastic example of how we’re working in partnership with healthcare professionals to challenge traditional models of support by giving a voice to young people and putting them at the very centre of their own care.”
Feeling inspired? You can visit the 11to25 hub to find out more.
