Help shape the future of family, children and youth services in Islington!

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Islington is making changes to the way local services for children, young people, and families work, like schools, health, social care, youth clubs, or mental health support. We want these services to be easier to use, quicker to respond, and more joined‑up so families get the right help at the right time.

We want young people and families themselves to help shape these changes. That’s why we’re looking for parents, carers, and young people aged 0–25 to join our group of Co‑Designers.


What can we offer

  • Paid role – London Living Wage (£14.80 per hour)

  • Flexible commitment – up to 15 hours per month

  • Travel costs and childcare covered for sessions

  • Gain new skills and training

  • Real impact – your voice will shape how services work together to support Islington families!

  • Collaboration – an opportunity to work with other parents, carers, young people and professionals

What you’ll do

As part of a group of co-designers, you’ll:

  • Join workshops and group sessions (in person or online).
  • Share your experiences of using local services.
  • Work with other families and professionals to come up with ideas.
  • Give feedback as changes are made.
  • Speak to your community, friends and family about what would make services work better for them.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need special qualifications - just your experience as a parent, carer, or young person in Islington. We want to hear from people across all of our diverse communities.

Why this matters

Families often have to deal with lots of different local services - health, schools, social care, and more. By shaping services together, we can make sure support is:

  • Simple to find - with services in one place, like online or in a Family Hub.
  • Available when needed
  • Flexible - shaped around each family’s situation.
  • Joined up - so families don’t have to repeat their story again and again.


👉 Apply now using the application forms below to join us as a Co-Designer and help shape the future of local services in Islington.

Need help with your application or have a question? Call 07548953680 or email changingfutures@islington.gov.uk.


If you receive benefits, please get in touch with us to have a conversation about how we can support you to make sure your participation does not impact your benefit payments.

Information collected via our application forms will be stored securely and used to recruit a group of parents, carers and young people to help shape the future of our services. Read our full privacy policy.

Islington is making changes to the way local services for children, young people, and families work, like schools, health, social care, youth clubs, or mental health support. We want these services to be easier to use, quicker to respond, and more joined‑up so families get the right help at the right time.

We want young people and families themselves to help shape these changes. That’s why we’re looking for parents, carers, and young people aged 0–25 to join our group of Co‑Designers.


What can we offer

  • Paid role – London Living Wage (£14.80 per hour)

  • Flexible commitment – up to 15 hours per month

  • Travel costs and childcare covered for sessions

  • Gain new skills and training

  • Real impact – your voice will shape how services work together to support Islington families!

  • Collaboration – an opportunity to work with other parents, carers, young people and professionals

What you’ll do

As part of a group of co-designers, you’ll:

  • Join workshops and group sessions (in person or online).
  • Share your experiences of using local services.
  • Work with other families and professionals to come up with ideas.
  • Give feedback as changes are made.
  • Speak to your community, friends and family about what would make services work better for them.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need special qualifications - just your experience as a parent, carer, or young person in Islington. We want to hear from people across all of our diverse communities.

Why this matters

Families often have to deal with lots of different local services - health, schools, social care, and more. By shaping services together, we can make sure support is:

  • Simple to find - with services in one place, like online or in a Family Hub.
  • Available when needed
  • Flexible - shaped around each family’s situation.
  • Joined up - so families don’t have to repeat their story again and again.


👉 Apply now using the application forms below to join us as a Co-Designer and help shape the future of local services in Islington.

Need help with your application or have a question? Call 07548953680 or email changingfutures@islington.gov.uk.


If you receive benefits, please get in touch with us to have a conversation about how we can support you to make sure your participation does not impact your benefit payments.

Information collected via our application forms will be stored securely and used to recruit a group of parents, carers and young people to help shape the future of our services. Read our full privacy policy.

  • Parent/Carer Co-Designer - Join Us to Help Shape Your Local Services!

    We are looking for parents and carers of children or young people aged 0-25 in Islington to express their interest in becoming a co-designer. You don’t need special qualifications - just your experience of using local services like schools, health, social care, youth clubs, or mental health support.

    To take part, you need:

    • To live in Islington and be the parent/carer of a child or young person aged 0-25

    • The right to work in the UK

    • To speak English at a conversational level

    • To be able to travel to in‑person sessions (we can cover travel costs)

    • Access to a laptop (we can provide one if needed)


    What will you be doing? 

    • Share what you think about local services – what works well and what could be improved. 

    • Join workshops and creative sessions with other young people 

    • Come up with practical ideas to improve how young people get support 

    • Try out new ideas to see if they work  

    • Give honest feedback on changes as they happen

    • Talk to your community, friends and family about what they need from their local services


    What we can offer you:

    • Paid role – London Living Wage (£13.85 per hour)

    • Flexible commitment - up to 15 hours per month

    • Travel costs and childcare covered if needed 
    • Gain new skills and training
    • Real impact - your voice will shape how services work together to support Islington families!
    • Collaboration - the opportunity to work with other parents and carers like you


    Need help with your application or have a question? Call 07548953680 or email changingfutures@islington.gov.uk.

    If you receive benefits, please get in touch with us to have a conversation about how we can support you to make sure your participation does not impact your benefit payments.

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  • Young Co-Designers - Join Us to Help Shape Your Local Services!

    We are looking for young people aged 14–25 who live or study in Islington. You don’t need special qualifications - just your experience of using local services like schools, health, social care, youth clubs, or mental health support.

    To take part, you need:

    • To be aged 14–25 and live or study in Islington
    • The right to work in the UK
    • To speak English at a conversational level
    • To be able to travel to in‑person sessions (we can cover travel costs)
    • Access to a laptop (we can provide one if needed)


    What will you be doing? 

    • Share what you think about local services – what works well and what could be improved. 
    • Join workshops and creative sessions with other young people 
    • Come up with practical ideas to improve how young people get support 
    • Try out new ideas to see if they work  
    • Give honest feedback on changes as they happen
    • Talk to your community, friends and family about what they need from their local services


    What’s in it for you? 

    • Get paid London Living Wage (£13.85 per hour) for your participation 
    • Flexible time commitment – up to 15 hours per month  
    • Travel costs covered for sessions 
    • Learn new skills and gain experience for your CV 
    • Make a real difference – your ideas will shape how Islington supports young people like you 
    • Meet and work with other young people 



    Need help with your application or have a question? Call 07548953680 or email changingfutures@islington.gov.uk.

    If you receive benefits, please get in touch with us to have a conversation about how we can support you to make sure your participation does not impact your benefit payments.

    Complete Form
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  • Parent Carer Co-Designer - Diversity and Inclusion information


    This survey asks a few questions about your availability so we can schedule meetings at times that work best for most people. It also includes some optional Diversity and Inclusion questions. These help us ensure the Co‑Designers group reflects the diversity of families in Islington and that our sessions work well for everyone. The information also helps us include people with a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

    All responses are anonymous. 


    You can skip any or all of the diversity questions. 


    Data protection

    Only members of the Changing Futures project team will have access to your answers. We will use this information only to keep track of who is taking part and to make sure the project includes a variety of experiences and perspectives. 

    Islington Council is committed to protecting your privacy. Our privacy notice explains how the council uses information about you, the ways in which we protect your privacy, and some of the rights you have in relation to our handling of your data.   


    To find out more please visit Data protection policy | Islington Council 


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  • Young person Co-Designer - Diversity and Inclusion information


    This survey asks a few questions about your availability (we’re asking so that we can arrange our meetings at the time that works best for majority) and some optional Diversity and Inclusion questions. These help us make sure the Co‑Designers group reflects the diversity of families in Islington, and that our sessions work well for everyone. The information also helps us make sure we’re working with people with a range of experiences and perspectives. 

    All responses are anonymous. 


    You can skip any or all of the diversity questions. 


    Data protection

    Only members of the project team will have access to this anonymous diversity information. This data will be used exclusively for monitoring participation and ensuring the project includes a representative range of voices.

    Islington Council is committed to protecting your privacy. Our privacy notice explains how the council uses information about you, the ways in which we protect your privacy, and some of the rights you have in relation to our handling of your data.   


    To find out more please visit Data protection policy | Islington Council

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