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• The #BeeWell programme delivers an annual survey as part of their ambition to understand young people鈥檚 wellbeing and the things that impact it
• Nearly 100,000 young people aged 11-15 in Greater Manchester have participated in the #BeeWell survey since 2021, making #BeeWell the largest of its kind in the UK
• This year, 51.7% of young people report having 鈥済ood鈥� wellbeing or higher, broadly in line with previous
• Newly released data highlights how we can support young people to Live Well across the city-region, making young people鈥檚 health and wellbeing everyone鈥檚 priority
• The impact of the cost of living and food insecurity among children remains high, with one in ten young people reporting food didn鈥檛 last in their home

New findings from the latest #BeeWell survey highlight the importance of ensuring every young person has access to everyday support in their wider community. This supports the broader Live Well commitment which seeks to tackle inequalities and improve wellbeing for all residents across the city-region.

Since launching in 2021, the #BeeWell programme, a partnership between Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the Gregson Family Foundation, 糖心Vlog官方 and Anna Freud, has engaged almost 100,000 young people in Greater Manchester to listen to their needs, understand their wellbeing, and drive action to ensure they receive the support they need.

The report highlights areas where Live Well, Greater Manchester鈥檚 innovative vision for a shift in how public services and community organisations collaborate, will play a crucial role in ensuring no young person is left behind.

One of the key findings in this year鈥檚 report identified urgent challenges around food insecurity, with one in ten young people reporting that on most days, food in their house didn鈥檛 last and there wasn鈥檛 enough money to buy more.  The survey also found that only one in ten young people are consuming the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

The #BeeWell Youth Steering Group highlighted the need for greater awareness of how nutrition affects energy levels and wellbeing, alongside increased support for families to make healthy choices.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said:

鈥淭he #BeeWell findings make it clearer than ever why our Live Well ambition is so important. We are listening to young people, and they are telling us that access to support in their neighbourhoods, safe spaces to go, and someone to talk to are vital to their wellbeing.

鈥淭hrough Live Well, we are ensuring that every young person, regardless of their background, can get the help they need to thrive. Wellbeing is everybody鈥檚 business, and Greater Manchester is leading the way in putting young people at the heart of this mission.鈥�

Physical activity among girls also remains a concern with the trend continuing from previous years, with just one in four girls meeting the Chief Medical Officer鈥檚 guideline of one hour of activity per day.

Young people raised concerns about the sports offered in PE, gendered PE kits that make participation uncomfortable, and a lack of access to free and enjoyable activities in the community.

Live Well will work alongside GM Moving, local councils, and community partners to address these challenges, removing barriers to participation and increasing opportunities for young people to stay active.

Hayley Lever, CEO of Greater Manchester (GM) Moving said:

鈥淢ovement, physical activity, and sport is fundamental to young people鈥檚 mental wellbeing.

鈥淭he #BeeWell findings highlight the urgent need to accelerate our collective efforts to make physical activity more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all young people.

鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of #FeelGoodYourWay and how it shines a light on how movement, physical activity, and sport is changing young lives for the better.

鈥淭he right opportunities to move can transform a young person鈥檚 life.鈥�

The survey also identified that while 60% of young people feel like they belong at school, the report found lower levels of school belonging reported among girls and LGBTQ+ young people. It also showed lower scores for Year 10 pupils in metrics including sense of school belonging and feeling hope and optimism, when compared to Year 7s.

This drop-off in wellbeing and hope has been a large driver in the development of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) which launched this year. The MBacc is transforming technical education in our city-region, supporting all our young people to fulfil their potential and help give them hope for the future.

This year鈥檚 survey introduced new measures on access to trusted adults, revealing that while 75% of young people say they have someone to talk to about their worries, boys are less likely to feel that they have someone to confide in than girls.

The #BeeWell Youth Steering believes that improving feelings of school belonging would have a positive impact on overall wellbeing, including increasing hope and optimism for the future.

Saint, from the #BeeWell Youth Steering Group, said:

鈥淚t is incredibly important that we run #BeeWell surveys so we can accurately determine where young people need more support.

鈥淏y analysing these key headlines, we can target the most significant factors impacting the mental wellbeing of young people and aim for improvements within those areas.

鈥淓very young person should be given the opportunity to flourish and succeed and ensuring this not only provides an environment of safety and belonging for the individual, but will collectively help us progress into a more cohesive and compassionate society in the long run.鈥�

The Live Well ambition aims to tackle these disparities head-on by ensuring every young person has somewhere to go and someone to talk to.

Councillor Mark Hunter, GMCA Portfolio Lead for Young People, said:

鈥淓very young person in Greater Manchester deserves access to great everyday support. The #BeeWell data provides us with the evidence we need to take action鈥攚hether that鈥檚 tackling inequalities in school belonging, increasing access to healthy food, or ensuring young people feel safe and supported in their communities.

鈥淲e want to bring services and communities together to make our vision for Greater Manchester a reality, and we are committed to making a real difference to young people鈥檚 lives across our city region.鈥�

In response to the findings, #BeeWell will work with Greater Manchester鈥檚 ten local authorities to support the development of an action plan to improve young people鈥檚 wellbeing across the city-region.

An event will be held in the coming weeks bringing together young people, schools, and community partners to co-design a plan for action based on the #BeeWell insights.