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September 17, 2026October and November can be a challenging time for young people. As the evenings get darker and the year begins to wind down, some young people may be feeling uncertain about their future, struggling with confidence, looking for work, or considering their next steps in education, training or employment. The King’s Trust is here to help young people find their next steps by exploring new opportunities, building confidence, developing skills and accessing practical support to move forward with purpose. All our courses are free, and we reimburse travel costs for all our programmes. We can also support with childcare costs where needed. Whether a young person is looking for a fresh start before the end of the year or wants to build momentum for the future, our upcoming programmes can help them take that next positive step. Download October’s Newsletter  [...] Read more...
September 16, 2026Members of the South Armagh Locality Planning Group set aside some time at their recent meeting to help raise awareness of the Public Health Agency ‘Feeling Anxious?’ Mental Health Awareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 10th October 2026. As a local partnership, the South Armagh LPG knows how important it is to create spaces where people feel able to talk about their mental health, recognise when they might need support, and know where to turn for help. 💚 A huge thank you to our members for agreeing to pose for a photo to help us spread the word about this important campaign. Together, we can help start conversations, reduce stigma and remind people that support is available and no one has to face things alone. Find out more about the campaign and how you can help promote the Minding Your Head message in your organisation, workplace or community: https://www.mindingyourhead.info/campaigns/look-after-your-mental-health-campaign-2025 [...] Read more...
September 16, 2026  Help share a better future for Children and Young People   The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) is seeking new partners to help improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland’s strategic multi-agency partnership for Children’s Services Planning, CYPSP brings together leaders from Statutory Agencies, Health and Social Care, Education, Local Government and the Voluntary and Community Sectors to drive collaboration, influence priorities and deliver meaningful change. Becoming a CYPSP Partner offers a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence strategic decision-making, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and champion the voices of children, young people and families. CYPSP is looking for senior leaders who are committed to partnership working, collective leadership and improving outcomes through collaboration. If you believe that better outcomes are achieved when organisations work together, we encourage you to find out more about becoming a CYPSP Partner. Partners are normally appointed for a three-year term and play an important role in shaping the future of Children’s Services Planning across Northern Ireland. If you are interested in applying, please complete and return the application form by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026 to info@ci-ni.org.uk.   Further information 📄 Recruitment Flyer 📄 New member Information Pack 📄 Member application: Essential Criteria 📧 For more information or to express an interest in becoming a CYPSP partner, contact: cypsp@hscni.net [...] Read more...

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The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) brings together a range of agencies, including voluntary and community sector organisations, that aim to improve the lives of children and young people in Northern Ireland.

In the past, despite best efforts, everyone who worked with children and young people provided services separately which only created problems for children and young people, and their families and wasted resources. The CYPSP aims to plan and provide services for children and young people more efficiently by making joint decisions about the services needed, and funding these services together.

Importantly, the CYPSP emphasizes a rights-based approach to its work. This means planning services that uphold children’s rights and encouraging children, young people and their parents to participate in the process.