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National Youth Work Conference 2026
This year’s conference will bring together practitioners, academics, pioneering projects and policy leaders to explore the future of mental health and wellbeing support for young people.

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Let's Talk About Online
Digital youth work creates a setting where young people can explore topics that impact on their real lives in a safe, practical and relevant way. Join this training from 10.30am to 12pm on 1st September to find out more.

YouthLink Scotland Members Network: Exploring European Youth Work
17th September - 11am to 12.30pm. Bookings are now open for our third meeting of 2026, exploring European youth work with the British Council, the incoming UK National Agency for Erasmus+.
Help Test Youth Work Skills Track
YouthLink Scotland is recruiting up to 100 organisations to take part in the next phase of testing Youth Work Skills Track, a new digital tool developed around the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework. Get in touch by 31st August.

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John Loughton to Lead Young Scot
John Loughton, third sector leader, will take over at the helm of Young Scot in early 2026. John is a social entrepreneur, leadership consultant and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience.
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Now recruiting! – Become a Young Advisor to the Commissioner
The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is looking for passionate 12-16 year olds to join their Young Advisors and make a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland. No experience needed, expenses paid, support given, and fun guaranteed! Applications close on 1st February.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Nicotine Pouch Rise Driven by Young Men
Use of nicotine pouches has risen substantially in Great Britain over the last five years, particularly among young men, with one in 13 (7.5%) men aged 16 to 24 now using them, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Young People Accessing Support or Treatment for Alcohol and Drugs: Standards
The Standards outline what young people should expect when seeking help for drugs or alcohol. The Recommendations offer guidance to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs), their local strategic partners and service providers to put in place accessible, person-centred support, that meets the needs of young people.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Cyber Incident Response Toolkit
The cyber incident response toolkit has been created to help organisations manage their cyber incident response. The toolkit will be subject to constant review, building on good practice, lessons from exercises and incidents and feedback from public bodies.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Keeping the Promise – Health and Wellbeing of Care Experienced Children and Young People
This evidence review was commissioned to explore how longitudinal quantitative data can support monitoring the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s care experienced children and young people, in line with The Promise 2030.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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The UK–Germany Youth Summit
Find out more about an exciting opportunity for young people aged 18 to 25 to attend a fully-funded UK-Germany Bilateral Youth Summit in Berlin in March. This Summit brings together young people from the UK and Germany and offers a space to explore intercultural dialogue and deepen their understanding of different perspectives. The deadline for applications is 25th January.
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Simon Jaquet
We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Simon Jaquet, former Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland.
  • Date:  18 December, 2025

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YouthLink Scotland's Statement on the UK Government’s Decision to Rejoin Erasmus+
YouthLink Scotland's statement welcomes the UK Government’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme. This is an important step towards restoring international learning and exchange opportunities for young people and youth workers across Scotland.
  • Topic:  International, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  17 December, 2025

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Bite Back's Youth Board seeking young Scots
Bite Back 2030, a youth activist movement for a healthier and fairer food system, is currently recruiting young people aged 14-16 to join their Youth Board.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  12 December, 2025

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Opening Shot: Filmmaking opportunity
Intercultural Youth Scotland have partnered with Opening Shot to deliver a fully-funded short filmmaking opportunity for people aged 16+ who live in Scotland and identify as BPoC.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  12 December, 2025

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The Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund
The Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund is administered by YouthLink Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. The aim of the fund is to improve educational outcomes for young people from low-income backgrounds in communities impacted by criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. Express your interest via a short form by Friday 19th December.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Funding, Poverty
  • Date:  9 December, 2025

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