The 2021 Prince’s Trust Tesco Youth Index warns of the “devastating toll” on young people’s mental wellbeing as a result of the pandemic.
Research indicates the experience of young people not in education, employment or training is more negative than those in work and training.
The index finds that one in four young people (26 per cent) admit they feel “unable to cope with life” since the start of the pandemic, increasing to 40 per cent among those not in work, education or training (NEETs).
The Prince’s Trust urges government, employers and charities not to give up on young people and to provide support, guidance and opportunities to those most in need. Local VCSE organisations may want to download for free the report to help with bidding and strategic planning.
The report can be accessed here.