WHO ARE STREETDOCTORS
StreetDoctors is an award-winning national charity that trained over 13,500 young people affected by violence in 2024; both in the physical and psychological consequences of street violence.
WHAT DO WE DO
StreetDoctors puts young people at the centre of emergency first-aid provision and empowers them to become part of the solution to violence.
We empower young people to become lifesavers in their communities and give them the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about keeping themselves and others safe.
WHY DO WE DO IT
StreetDoctors was founded in 2008 by a group of university students in Liverpool who shared a vision: to tackle street violence by empowering young people with lifesaving skills, helping them stay safe and become part of the solution. Since then, StreetDoctors has grown significantly. Yet, in a time of declining community engagement and rising social instability, the StreetDoctors mission remains as vital as ever.
HOW DO WE DO IT
StreetDoctors training is delivered wherever young people may be active: in mainstream education, Pupil Referral Units, Youth, Sports and Community Groups, Youth Justice Systems etc. Our training is delivered by a movement of young healthcare volunteers (nurses, paramedics and doctors) who dedicate their time to understanding, coaching and empowering their community.
[StreetDoctors] has changed my mind, now I wouldn’t think about taking a knife out because I can hurt myself, giving yourself all these problems and the guilt of doing it to someone else.