Further information and how to apply

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The application process for Autumn 2025 cohort is open from 26 May 2025 to 04 July 2025.

All applications are reviewed anonymously by the delivery team through a fair and equitable panel process.  Shortlisting the candidates is based on the following criteria:

  • The quality of the application and evidence provided
  • The impact and influence the applicant has to facilitate change in their integrated setting
  • Creating a cohort with a diverse representation across health and social services to enrich the learning environment.

Spaces are limited on each cohort, so please take the time when filling in your application to fully describe your situation. 

The panel decision will be communicated by 18 July 2025 to confirm places well in advance of the September programme launch.

Please ensure that you are able to attend all the dates of the workshop before completing the application form.

Autumn 2025 YaCL programme schedule
  1. Thursday 18 September 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 – Introduction to Programme
  2. Week beginning 22 September 2025 – Peer Thinking Set 1 (2 hours)
  3. Tuesday 30 September 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 – Workshop 1 (3 hours)
  4. Thursday 2 October 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 – Workshop 2 (3 hours)
  5. Week beginning 6 October 2025 – Peer Thinking Set 2 (2 hours
  6. Tuesday 28 October 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 – Workshop 3 (3 hours)
  7. Thursday 30 October 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 – Workshop 4 (3 hours)
  8. Week beginning 03 November 2025 – Peer Thinking Set 3 (2 hours)
  9. Bookable slots between 10 November and 28 November 2025 – one-to-one Coaching session

Peer thinking dates will be agreed by the group at the start of the programme.

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