Youth Workers in Emergency Departments

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract worth £914,000 over three years to No Limits to provide Emergency Department (ED) Youth Workers. The primary function of the service, classified under guidance services (CPV code 85312310), is to offer specialist youth work-based interventions. These interventions aim to support young people in managing their mental health and address wider personal and social factors influencing their emergency department visits.

The contract was confirmed on 31 March 2025 under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and operates within the UKJ3 region. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth guidance services and mental health support. The provision of ED Youth Workers allows businesses to showcase their innovative interventions and holistic support systems, potentially leading to further contractual opportunities within the NHS.

With a focus on quality, innovation, access, and reducing health inequalities, companies experienced in mental health, substance misuse, housing support, and vulnerable groups services will be well-suited to meet the tender's demands and contribute to the overarching goal of improving young people's health and wellbeing.