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Colin Neuro Café – Thursday 1 October 2026

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Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment.

The event will include;

  • Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organisations
  • Interactive workshops for parents/ carers will be available on a first come, first served basis
  • Light refreshments 
Poster promoting “Colin Neuro Café,” an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, including those awaiting assessment. Logos for HSC South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, and Better appear at the top. Illustration shows a group of adults and children standing together in a community scene.Text states the event includes information stalls with statutory and community organisations, interactive workshops available on a first-come, first-served basis, and light refreshments. Event details: Thursday 1 October 2026, 10am–12 noon, at Brook Leisure Centre, 25 Summerhill Road, Dunmurry, BT17 0RL. Contact details for further information are provided with two phone numbers.

Poster promoting “Colin Neuro Café,” an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, including those awaiting assessment. Logos for HSC South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, and Better appear at the top. Illustration shows a group of adults and children standing together in a community scene. Text states the event includes information stalls with statutory and community organisations, interactive workshops available on a first-come, first-served basis, and light refreshments. Event details: Thursday 1 October 2026, 10am–12 noon, at Brook Leisure Centre, 25 Summerhill Road, Dunmurry, BT17 0RL. Contact details for further information are provided with two phone numbers.

Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

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Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.

Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.

Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book

Mindset leaflet 

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

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Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Download Issue 166

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Help Kids Talk – Basic Awareness and Level One training

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Book your free place online at the Kelp Kids Talk website or email helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk 

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Online Event for Practitioners-Thursday 11th June

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Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

The Child Development Interventions Coordinators from across Northern Ireland are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families in respective Trust areas to a free online event in recognition of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

This session aims to raise awareness of this year’s theme, Attunement, and to explore its importance in supporting infant mental health.

Event details:
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams (Webinar)

Please share with your teams/contacts

Advance booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infant-mental-health-awareness-week-event-theme-attunement-tickets-1988084042890?aff=oddtdtcreator

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