Redthread youth workers are doing an incredible job helping young victims to move away from the circles that led to them getting hurt.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Redthread
Delivering transformative youth work in hospitals and other health settings so all children and young people live healthy, safe and happy lives.
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Our approach
As the first to establish A&E embedded youth workers, we have a deep and unrivalled expertise in the intersection of health and youth sectors.
Trauma-informed practice is key to our work – we understand that children and young people affected by violence and exploitation have complex needs and stories. We operate a consent-based model – we will not work with a young person unless they want us to.
Our approach is uniquely holistic, considering every aspect of a young person’s life. We work alongside children and young people, going at their pace. We find out what they need, what their goals are, and build a support network around them to help them to get there.
Whether it’s a focus on safety, mental health, training, education, or housing, we let young people lead us in the direction of the future they hope for.
Our impact
In 2023/24 we supported 1,680 children and young people through Redthread services.
78% reduced their risk of further harm
95% were supported in managing their mental health
74% felt more positive about their future
Contact Redthread
Louise Whyatt
Assistant Director
Please see the service pages above for referral information for each Redthread service.
Referrals to our hospital-based services are made by clinical and other hospital staff only.
For further information, please reach out using our contact form, and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Telephone Number
020 7336 4800