COVID-19: LockdownLowdown

LockdownLowdown: what young people in Scotland are thinking about COVID-19

SYP YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot partnered to deliver LockdownLowdown: what young people in Scotland are thinking about COVID-19.

Our initial survey gathered the views of almost 2,500 young people from across Scotland on their concerns about COVID-19. The survey results give a clear picture of what young people are currently worried about – and the impact it’s having on their lives. We are sharing this information with stakeholders and encouraging them to use the insights to feed directly into policy design and service provision in response to the pandemic.

Following on from the initial survey, young people will be encouraged to keep submitting their concerns on a weekly survey on social media. This will help to track the key issues. Young Scot will use this insight and tailor their digital information to ensure that young people have all the information they need. The information will also be used by youth workers to support their work, and by Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) to inform their advocacy activities.

Young people need reassurance that their life opportunities are not at risk…With their democratic mandate, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament will work with decision-makers for the benefit of young people’s futures in the context COVID-19.”
Jack Dudgeon MSYP, SYP’s Chair

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