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 Greater Manchester.
The #BeeWell programme delivers an annual survey as part of their ambition to understand young people’s 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 “good” wellbeing or higher, broadly in line with previous
The report highlights areas where Live Well, Greater Manchester’s 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’s report identified urgent challenges around food insecurity, with one in ten young people reporting that on most days, food in their house didn’t last and there wasn’t 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.
Visit the Greater Manchester Combined Authority website for more information about Bee Well.
You can read the full survey results on the Bee Well website too.
