Lambeth Council has launched a new set of web pages aimed directly at young people.
The Young People’s Guide to Coronavirus is described as “a one-stop-shop for up to date information,” and aims to “get everything they need to know about coronavirus and how to survive lockdown in one place.”
Included in the online guide is advice on staying safe from harm, avoiding risks, and how young people can look after themselves, their families and their friends.
Lambeth adds:
The guide helps keep minds fit and healthy too, pointing out places to get emotional support and stay positive. There are hints on staying digitally connected, a coronavirus ‘fake news’ buster and a call out for them to tell everyone else in Lambeth how they’re getting through lockdown.
The site embodies the Lambeth Made spirit, created in less than a week in partnership between Lambeth Made and the borough’s Youth & Play and Digital Teams. It’s a place where the borough’s youth providers can share ideas and services.
Visually unappealing
Much as we applaud Lambeth’s initiative here, we have to say the presentation really lets the project down, and is unlikely to engage the target demographic.
Once you get past the home page, all the the content is presented in visually unattractive, text-heavy pages that make hard work of taking in the advice.
We hope young people stick with it, because there’s useful information in the guide.
Click here to view the Young people’s guide to coronavirus
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