Author Archives: Chris Chapman
askTheSite goes Live! … (eventually)
“It’s Thursday, 7pm, and we’re here with the very first askTheSite Live…” As Helen delivered her lines a hushed silence descended. Headphones were on, equalizer lights flickered green and the team were poised and ready at their keyboards. “Nah, I … Continue reading
Posted in Raise money, Technology, Youth
Tagged advice, askTheSite, broadcast, download, Matt Whyman, relationships, TheSite.org
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Youth icon in plastic: the N.I. Numbercard
In a move that will probably not send shockwaves through the national conscience, October 2011 sees the final phasing out of the great passport to adulthood, the National Insurance Numbercard. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have announced this week they … Continue reading
Breakfast Seminar: Online Communities
Online Communities: Risks or Rewards? Speakers: 1. Patrick Daniels, Head of Engagement & Support, YouthNet 2. Rosa Birch, Policy Assistant, Facebook 3. Anna Smith, Account Director, 1000Heads 4. Ollie Drackford, Marketing Manager, YouthNet Watch the seminar (after the advert): Breakfast … Continue reading
Video advice from NHS professionals
With help from the NHS, we’ve recently been jogging around the country creating new drugs and sexual health advice videos for TheSite.org. Our first stop was the Bethlem Royal Hospital to film an interview with one of the UK’s leading … Continue reading
Posted in Current partners, Youth
Tagged addiction, drink & drugs, gum clinic, nhs, sexual health, sti, TheSite.org
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Signing off: an interview with Hannah Jolliffe
This week sees the sad departure of our long-standing editorial manager, Hannah. During her seven years with YouthNet, Hannah has written, edited and managed a massive amount of content and development across TheSite.org and Do-it; helped launch our new work … Continue reading
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