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Southern Area ‘FYI’ Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026

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Promotional graphic for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026. The design features a blurred background image of a hand holding a smartphone, with five white star outlines across the top suggesting a feedback or rating theme. The CYPSP logo appears in the top left corner. Large green and purple text reads “Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026.” A dark blue button-shaped graphic displays the text “REPORT CARD 26.5.” In the top right corner, a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo is framed by a large blue curved border. The colour scheme includes blue, green, purple, and white, with a clean, modern layout focused on gathering feedback about the FYI newsletter

Promotional graphic for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026. The design features a blurred background image of a hand holding a smartphone, with five white star outlines across the top suggesting a feedback or rating theme. The CYPSP logo appears in the top left corner. Large green and purple text reads “Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026.” A dark blue button-shaped graphic displays the text “REPORT CARD 26.5.” In the top right corner, a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo is framed by a large blue curved border. The colour scheme includes blue, green, purple, and white, with a clean, modern layout focused on gathering feedback about the FYI newsletter

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team is delighted to share the findings from the ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey 2026, showcasing the continued impact of the ‘FYI’ newsletter as a trusted information-sharing, signposting and networking resource for practitioners, organisations and communities across the Southern Area.

Since its launch in 2019, ‘FYI’ has provided a one-stop-shop for promoting services, events, training opportunities, funding, resources and initiatives that support children, young people and families. The latest scorecard, covering the period April 2024 to March 2026, demonstrates that the newsletter continues to play an important role in strengthening partnership working and improving awareness of and access to local opportunities.

The report highlights a number of positive outcomes, including a 100% satisfaction rate, with every survey respondent agreeing that ‘FYI’ is a useful resource and that it has increased their awareness of what is happening across the Southern Area.

Feedback also shows that ‘FYI’ continues to have a tangible impact in practice. Over three-quarters of respondents said they had attended an event, participated in a programme or completed a survey after seeing it promoted through the newsletter, while other organisations reported increased attendance and enquiries after advertising their own activities in ‘FYI’.

Respondents praised the newsletter for its comprehensive signposting, up-to-date information, clear layout and ability to connect organisations with relevant services, training and networking opportunities. Many described it as an “excellent” resource, with comments including, “Look forward to it hitting my inbox” and “I couldn’t imagine my work life without it!”

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team would like to sincerely thank everyone who completed the survey and to all LPG members and organisations that continue to contribute content to ‘FYI’. Your ongoing support helps ensure the newsletter remains a valuable resource for sharing information, strengthening partnerships and improving outcomes for children, young people and families across the Southern Area.

To find out more about the findings, download the ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey 2026 Scorecard HERE.

Neuro Nook

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Neuro Nook is coming to Magnet Young Adult Centre (Hill Street, Newry).
Join Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergency, for an inclusive and welcoming pop-up café
Poster for Neuro Nook, an inclusive pop-up café run by Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergence. The colourful poster features hand-drawn hearts, paint-brush accents and an illustration of a cup of coffee. Text reads: “Creative Minds – Young People. Big Impact.”, “Created by young people, for everyone” and “A pop up café open to all.” Event details: Thursday 16th July, 5–8pm, The Magnet Young Adult Centre. The poster highlights “Good Drinks • Great Vibes • All Welcome” and describes the event as “a safe, friendly space to connect, relax and be you.” The closing message reads: “Community. Understanding. Inclusion. Together we make a difference.” Logos for Magnet Y.A.C., Youth Engagement Service, HSC Public Health Agency and Young Social Innovators appear at the bottom, alongside social media icons and the handle @creativemindsgroup.

Poster for Neuro Nook, an inclusive pop-up café run by Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergence. The colourful poster features hand-drawn hearts, paint-brush accents and an illustration of a cup of coffee. Text reads: “Creative Minds – Young People. Big Impact.”, “Created by young people, for everyone” and “A pop up café open to all.” Event details: Thursday 16th July, 5–8pm, The Magnet Young Adult Centre. The poster highlights “Good Drinks • Great Vibes • All Welcome” and describes the event as “a safe, friendly space to connect, relax and be you.” The closing message reads: “Community. Understanding. Inclusion. Together we make a difference.” Logos for Magnet Y.A.C., Youth Engagement Service, HSC Public Health Agency and Young Social Innovators appear at the bottom, alongside social media icons and the handle @creativemindsgroup.

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 2 July 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast Information Update dated 02/07/26. The page features CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos in the header. The main content promotes “Belfast One Outdoor Summer Cinema is back at the City Hall!” and displays a programme of outdoor film screenings, including Elemental, Zootropolis 2, Mamma Mia!, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Encanto, Sing 2, Wicked: For Good, and Grease. The cinema listing is displayed against a background image of a grassy meadow with yellow flowers. A blue footer invites Locality Planning Group members to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.

Locality Planning Belfast Information Update dated 02/07/26. The page features CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos in the header. The main content promotes “Belfast One Outdoor Summer Cinema is back at the City Hall!” and displays a programme of outdoor film screenings, including Elemental, Zootropolis 2, Mamma Mia!, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Encanto, Sing 2, Wicked: For Good, and Grease. The cinema listing is displayed against a background image of a grassy meadow with yellow flowers. A blue footer invites Locality Planning Group members to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.

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

If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Western Area FYI: Issue 32 – July 2026

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Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for July 2026, Issue 32. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: Welcome to FYI; Section 1 Family Support; Section 2 Youth Support; Section 3 Cost of Living; Section 4 Neurodiversity; Section 5 Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding; Section 6 Digital Safeguarding; Section 7 Addiction; Section 8 Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9 Training/Conferences; Section 10 Western Sure Start Projects, Childcare Partnership and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 CRIS Leaflet.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for July 2026, Issue 32. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: Welcome to FYI; Section 1 Family Support; Section 2 Youth Support; Section 3 Cost of Living; Section 4 Neurodiversity; Section 5 Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding; Section 6 Digital Safeguarding; Section 7 Addiction; Section 8 Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9 Training/Conferences; Section 10 Western Sure Start Projects, Childcare Partnership and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 CRIS Leaflet.

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

If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact:

Dr Priscilla Magee – Mobile  07880723076     priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Summer of Fun Awaits: SEAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

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Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Families across the South Eastern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, with the launch of the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group (SEAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering Ards and North Down, Colin, Down, Lisburn and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.