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Help us by completing our survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Have your voice heard! Go to yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/wsyc #yourvoice #wellbeing #mentalhealth #youngpeople #westsussexyouthcabinet #westsussex #youthcabinet #survey

Coram BAAF are running an introduction to Private Fostering 6 November | 9am - 9.55am. This free event will include key information about private fostering and the responsibility of child-care professionals, This event is free Book via:: corambaaf.org.uk/events/private…

Imagine a world where nobody lies, says anything misleading or does anything dishonest. Tell the Truth Day aims to achieve this for just one day – to allow people the rest of the year to get over insult, hurt and the result of truths which perhaps should have remained un-said!

Wild About Wildlife Month encourages awareness and education about wildlife to improve understanding and build better relationships between humans and these fascinating parts of nature and the environment. #wildlifematters

Plastic has become the number one product people use each day, despite how damaging it is to the environment. Plastic Free July is a holiday dedicated to teaching people about the dangers of plastic and challenges people to avoid plastic for a month. #PlasticFreeJuly

The Exceptional People in Care Awards (EPIC) is fast approaching! This day is to mark the achievements of our children in care and those in kinship care. We're so proud of everything they’ve done! #EPIC2024 #ChildrenInCare #KinshipCare #CelebrationEvent

UK Armed Forces Day lights up the nation every June and is about saying a big thank you to the brave men and women who serve or have served in the military. Whether they’re defending the country, promoting peace or aiding those in need across the globe. We thank you.

'Dream Big Day' which is today, is an initiative meant to break down barriers, promote diversity, improve social mobility, and make the world a better, more inclusive place for anyone to aim high and achieve their dreams! #dreambigday #goals #voice

National Upcycling Day is all about celebrating the art of upcycling. There's tons of websites and guides that can introduce you to upcycling and show you how to make new furniture, accessories and even a few handy tools out of things you might otherwise throw away. #getinvolved

Volunteers are needed to help run the Summer Reading Challenge in libraries - can you help? #libraries #readingchallenge #volunteering 📚

This week is 'Loneliness Awareness Week'. Loneliness isn't just being alone. You can spend most of your time alone and not feel lonely. Or you can have plenty of social contact and interaction with friends and family and still feel lonely. westsussexmind.org/help_and_suppo…

Reports of sextortion have been increasing in West Sussex with data telling us that 14 to17 year-olds are more likely to become the victim of this type of crime. Although this fraud can target anyone, 96% of the victims are currently male. youtube.com/watch?v=C_kevJ… #besafe

The Holiday Activities and Food programme offers children who are entitled to benefits related free school meals the opportunity to attend participating holiday activity clubs and have a free meal. #overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">westsussex.gov.uk/education-chil…

The Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) Awards are a chance to recognise the talents, achievements and skills of young people in care, care leavers, kinship care and the adults who work with them in West Sussex. Nominations close on May 15 2024. westsussex.gov.uk/epic

Check out the Holiday Activities that West Sussex Music are running during April. Don't forget to sign up if you are interested in attending!

National Reading Month is here to act as a reminder about the benefits of reading, from the youngest readers to older adults as well. Facilitating a love for reading makes a difference and this event is here to show support for the joyful and enlightening practice of reading! 📗

Whether in a season of success or failure, whether struggling with difficulties, overcoming the odds, or living your best life... 'Do Something Day' brings with a myriad of opportunities to stay encouraged, look up and keep moving forward to live out your dreams! 🤩 #goals

Libraries evolve with technology, offering digital tools and resources for research, learning, and exploration beyond books. Teen Tech Week is here to invite and encourage young people to visit and experience all of the technology that their local libraries have to offer!

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! Voting for the Youth Cabinet, UK Youth Parliament and Make Your Mark ballots is OPEN for 1 MORE DAY - TODAY! Voting is for 10-18 year olds who live or go to school in West Sussex. Search 'West Sussex Youth Cabinet Elections' to vote.

Isabelle, Rosie and Holly had a great time shadowing the Marketing and Communications Team during Takeover Week (February half term). Thank you to those teams who had young people during this week and for our young people for taking part and being fab! voice@westsussex.gov.uk.