Article 12 participation forum
What is Article 12?
Article 12 is a group of young people aged 11+ who attend monthly CAMHS Youth Forums to help develop and improve services at CAMHS.
The purpose of Article 12 is to have the young people’s voice heard across CAMHS in order to improve mental health services for all young people in Buckinghamshire.
Meetings every 6-8 weeks after school
What have we done?
Article 12 have been involved in a number of projects, including:
- Redesigning and refurbishing clinic waiting rooms and gardens
- Creating Emotional Wellbeing Standards for schools
- Reviewing displays in waiting areas to make them more inclusive for a variety of cultures
- Developing the CAMHS website
- Speaking in Parliament and at other events/conferences about mental health
- Helping parents understand their child’s mental health needs at a parent support group
Who have we worked with?
Article 12 is run by Oxford Health. We have collaborated with:
- Bucks Family Info
- Chiltern Rangers
- MHST
- Decreate
- Numerous pathways in CAMHS
- Walking With You (parent support group)
- Buckinghamshire County Council.
Who can join?
Anyone aged 11+ who feels passionate about mental health can join Article 12.
How do I join?
To get involved or find out more contact Roxy Uritescu, Participation Lead.
Phone: 07860 785 234
Email: Roxy.uritescu@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
What people say
“Article 12 has been such a positive experience for me that has allowed me to meet people that I can relate to and grow strong bonds with. It has allowed me to experience things I would never have had the opportunity to do.”
“It is such a safe environment to be in with some lovely and supportive people that make you feel welcomed and valued as a person.”
“Article 12 has given me the opportunity to voice my opinion on the current mental health system and see changes actually happen.”
“Article 12 has given me the opportunity to have my voice heard on all the issues that are important to me whether that be mental health, disability or improving the CAMHS service. We play a role in interviewing potential new staff and deciding on which staff members to recruit, presenting at events, explaining to those who play a key role in services what is important to us and designing the garden for CAMHS.”
Page last reviewed: 31 January, 2024