Hi there,
We know, it feels like everyone is talking about this, but we wanted to release this to advise the people we represent.
How COVID-19 has affected DYC:
- All DYC Activity has been cancelled or moved online after Management held a virtual conference last Wednesday (the 18th of March 2020) .
- Management will continue to meet to discuss the situation.
- The Dudley Youth Awards (2020) has been postponed, and we are monitoring the situation.
- Our AGM (Annual General Meeting) has been delayed under the exceptional circumstances.
- All current members will remain in their position until the AGM.
- Harley Keasey, our Chair, has made a further statement on how this is affecting DYC and what we're doing now.
How DYC Applications have been affected:
- As our AGM is postponed, we'll keep in touch with our applicants.
- DYC Management will remain in their posts until the AGM.
How to get help:
- The National Youth Agency has a fantastic guide on everything that's going on. A PDF Download is below.
- Take a look at the "Coping Calendar" attached below from Action for Happiness.
- John Davidson is hosting an online "Indoor Survival" course. Make sure to take a look and enrol!
- Continue looking at the Government's Website, Dudley Council's Website, the NHS Website and the BBC News for up-to-date information.
- If you need mental health or well-being support, Kooth is a free online service where you can chat to counsellors, read articles by Young People and join Forums. It is available for 11-19 year-olds.
- Keep an eye on the Campaigns we're promoting.
- Take a look at our Social Media Pages for day-to-day advice and updates.
We hope you all stay safe, and we'll update this should we find more advice.
(Last Edit: 03/04/2020)
NYA Young Person's Guide on COVID-19
Source: https://nya.org.uk/
