Lack of open facilities damaging young people’s mental health, charity warns
June 24, 2021, 12:04 am
YouthLink Scotland says the lack of available facilities is further impacting young people across Scotland (YouthLink Scotland/PA)
The lack of access to venues and facilities in Scotland could risk doing further damage to the mental health and employment prospects of young people, a charity has warned.
A survey of 220 youth organisations and local authorities by YouthLink Scotland found just 22% have had full access to the necessary facilities, despite the latest government guidance allowing indoor and face-to-face youth work to resume.
The poll also found that 88% of youth groups wanting to access leisure centres are unable to do so, including 94% of third sector organisations.