Helen jones

mum, adopted Welsh/east London. passionate about collaboration across the sectors to support our local CYP who need it most

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@CfYoungLives @weare_spotlight Many YP we see unaware of impact of multiple traumas on their MHEW & would not/can not access traditional systems. We translate national narratives into real deal,grassroot, tangible care and compassion and offers of healing and hope- only possible thru collaboration/YP at the ❤️

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@CfYoungLives @weare_spotlight Offers belonging… mattering… healthspot removes arbitrary system thresholds/exclusion/ inclusion criteria … ensures traditionally “hard to reach” services and offers of support brought to YP … shifts narrative aware from “hard to reach” Yp who too often demonised/ labelled

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

Fantastic to be here today - the power of relationships of trust with youth workers/ youth provisions as safe spaces -but also the imperative duty to EVIDENCE it @jonpayates @YouthEndowFund @nahimahmedMBE @HeatherMcMullen @weare_spotlight @Steph_Peacock @rokhsanafiaz

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Welcome to the Annual Youth Work Conference 2025 on reducing violence affecting young people, delivered by the @YouthEndowFund in partnership with the NYA.

The conference will explore the impact that best practice youth work has on improving young people’s outcomes.

We’re looking forward to hearing from @benlindsayOBE from @powerthefight , @jonpayates from YEF and @LeighNYA from the NYA in the opening address, as well as the morning keynote on The Government’s National Youth Strategy and Vision of Youth by @Steph_Peacock MP from @DCMS

We’ll be sharing highlights from speakers throughout the day, which will highlight the national picture of the youth work sector as well as explore local examples of good practice.

#YEFxNYA #YouthWorkMatters #YouthWork

[NYA @natyouthagency]

Welcome to the Annual Youth Work Conference 2025 on reducing violence affecting young people, delivered by the @YouthEndowFund in partnership with the NYA.

The conference will explore the impact that best practice youth work has on improving young people’s outcomes.

We’re looking forward to hearing from @benlindsayOBE from @powerthefight , @jonpayates from YEF and @LeighNYA from the NYA in the opening address, as well as the morning keynote on The Government’s National Youth Strategy and Vision of Youth by @Steph_Peacock MP from @DCMS

We’ll be sharing highlights from speakers throughout the day, which will highlight the national picture of the youth work sector as well as explore local examples of good practice.

#YEFxNYA #YouthWorkMatters #YouthWork

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@dgarethjones @JackieClune @etonmanorwomen

[Dai Woolridge (Poet) @daiwoolridge]

Chuffed to finally share this and a pleasure to write for such a milestone announcement for the @lionsofficial 💪🏻🏉🦁 @WhisperCymru https://t.co/4Oedwo2suX

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@weare_spotlight @natyouthagency @neltraininghub @bcyp_nhsldn @DrGilluley @rob_tam @AYPHcharity @NELHCP @katiejcole @DanielDevitt8 @kennygibsonnhs @BrownLaurelle @ThsendF @PayamTorabi @karimbrohi @safeeast @nalwuk @Ndidi1st @Triciahandley @TowerHamletsCVS @stephenctimms @SPYN_UK

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

🙏@NASPTweets 4 the work u do 2 help us unlock our offers 4 those that need it most. ⬇️report highlights inequities faced by our YP & helps us address this in line with @MichaelMarmot principles, #fullerstocktake, @coyl2022 @KathEvans2 @RCPCHPresident, @SaraNelsonRGN @DrJJohn

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

🙏@NASPTweets 4 the work u do 2 help us unlock our offers 4 those that need it most. ⬇️report highlights inequities faced by our YP & helps us address this in line with @MichaelMarmot principles, #fullerstocktake, @coyl2022 @KathEvans2 @RCPCHPresident, @SaraNelsonRGN @DrJJohn

[Najnin Islam @Najnin2Islam]

Thank you @natmilesmac for your helpful and practical insights as a GP in how PCNs can support CYP through SP

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@KathEvans2 @SaraNelsonRGN @bcyp_nhsldn @weare_spotlight

[✰ Ndidi Okezie OBE @Ndidi1st]

@GovtEvents @UKYouth This was an absolutely fantastic session. It is wonderful to see what the Health Spot has achieved. So much to learn from here and scale!
@UKYouth #UnlockingYouthWork #CYPMentalHealthConf

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@guardiannews @guardian @NCMD_England @AYPHcharity @ChildrensComm @NHSYouthForum @poyton @karimbrohi @heath_mcm death rates for BCYP of black & Asian ethnicity continued to ⬆️… rate for white ethnicity groups ⬇️ Deliberate injury, abuse or neglect had 81% modifiable factors

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@KathEvans2 @NCMD_England @bcyp_nhsldn @rob_tam @NHS_NELondon @SaraNelsonRGN @katiejcole highest death rate continued to be for children 15-17 years…the most deprived area’s rate continued to rise … ongoing widening inequalities relating to ethnicity and poverty 😡😱scandalous

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@KathEvans2 @NCMD_England @bcyp_nhsldn @rob_tam @NHS_NELondon @SaraNelsonRGN @katiejcole highest death rate continued to be for children 15-17 years…the most deprived area’s rate continued to rise … ongoing widening inequalities relating to ethnicity and poverty 😡😱scandalous

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

New data from @NCMD_England reveals an 8% increase in child deaths in England in the past year.

This rise is concerning, especially for children from deprived areas and Black or Asian ethnic groups who face higher risks.

https://t.co/ksebyt8xIT

#ChildSafety #DrowningPrevention

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@DrJJohn @KathEvans2 @NHS_NELondon @DrJJohn 🙏for being an inspirational leader - for your humility, graciousness and encouragement

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

Born out of YP voice… co created with YP… taking our existing offers- removing barriers and silos and working together -let’s see it spread wider @KathEvans2 @DrGilluley @rob_tam @AYPHcharity @SaraNelsonRGN @natyouthagency @karimbrohi @bcyp_nhsldn @BrownLaurelle @katiejcole

[Spotlight @weare_spotlight]

We're proud that 100% of #YoungPeople recommend our #GPservice Health Spot. Our specially trained youth workers work alongside @THGPCareGroup and our other partners to support young people's health - whatever they are going through. 💙💚
https://t.co/HXseooUJFu

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@weare_spotlight @NASPTweets @AYPHcharity @Rachel_deSouza

[Sara Nelson (RN, QN) @SaraNelsonRGN]

Fantastic session from Ade speaking about the role of Youth Workers in the London Conplications of excess weight clinics @NHSBartsHealth @KathEvans2 @bcyp_nhsldn @_TPHC @Sophie_Solti @NHSEnglandLDN @NHSEngland @PoplarHARCA @natmilesmac @staceyb80

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

⁦@NewhamLondon⁩ submitted report 13/9 re disguising walkway to ⁦@ListerSchool⁩ which needs cleaning- advised would be done- still NOT actioned- PLEASE sort - not safe or fair for the kids https://t.co/XgKBFgvkxG

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@drjustinW Looking sharp doc

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@drjustinW #iknow!!!! Was hope the age related eye changes would counter my myopia 😂 instead had to step into the #varifocal world - felt sea sick for days!!

[Dr Habib Naqvi MBE @DrHNaqvi]

Our review found that people with a learning disability from a ethnic minority background have a life expectancy of just 34 years - around half that of their white counterparts who on average live to 62. 1/3 🧵 https://t.co/w5q94H5RV4

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

@rob_tam @KathEvans2 @alwaddington @nellyfletch71 @ayph @DrJJohn @karimbrohi @bcyp_nhsldn @LondonYouth @ldnvrn @TH2GETHER @BBB_Insights @DrGilluley @PoplarHARCA @MarieGNHS @BrownLaurelle Nothing to do with me - this comes from the mighty Mike carver @ldnvrn & Co. and @weare_spotlight crew like harry 🙌 🤩

[Helen jones @natmilesmac]

AMAZING 🤩 huge congrats 👏@KathEvans2 @alwaddington @nellyfletch71 @ayph @DrJJohn @karimbrohi @bcyp_nhsldn @LondonYouth @ldnvrn @TH2GETHER @BBB_Insights @rob_tam @DrGilluley @PoplarHARCA @MarieGNHS @BrownLaurelle

[Spotlight @weare_spotlight]

BIG NEWS! 🎉

8 local young people from Spotlight started working at the #RoyalLondonHospital as Emergency Department Assistants (EDAs) @NHSBartsHealth 

the first-time #youthworkers in a community setting like ours have had responsibility to recruit directly into the #NHS