YouthLink Scotland has been commissioned by Public Health Scotland to conduct a study to explore why some young people are missing from vaccine services. We are now looking for six youth work organisations to take part in a participatory research project with a small amount of funding. Please submit expressions of interest by Friday 21st November.
The aim of this study is ‘to identify recommendations to reduce inequalities in vaccine uptake by young people (aged 11-18 years old)’. YouthLink Scotland is now looking to take forward this aim by using a participatory research approach. This includes working with 6 youth work organisations across Scotland to support them to conduct focus groups with young people about their views and experience of vaccines. Two of the 6 youth work organisations will also conduct an additional focus group with parents/guardians.
We are looking for 6 youth work organisations to take part, this will require two youth workers from each organisation (at any level in their organisation, no existing qualifications required) with time and capacity to:
Each youth work organisation will receive £1,500 to take part, towards staff time and incentives for young people. Two of the 6 youth work organisations will receive an additional £1,500 towards conducting a focus group with parents/guardians. Travel costs to the in-person coding and reflection day will also be provided.
We would particularly welcome expressions of interest from groups supporting young men, young people from rural communities, Black and Minority Ethnic communities, young people who are regular non-attenders at school and young people living in the most deprived communities.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Calder acalder@youthlink.scot
Please submit Expression of Interests to Amy by Friday 21st November 2025.