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School Isolation Webinar

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Promotional poster for a webinar on school isolation in Northern Ireland. The poster headline reads “Bridge the Gap: School Isolation.” It states that school isolation is a growing issue in Northern Ireland and that the webinar will explore behaviour through the foundations of child and adolescent development, emotional literacy and mental health. The event takes place online on Tuesday, 8 September, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Learning outcomes include understanding school isolation, engagement strategies, emotional first aid, and an interactive session. The poster features images of school-aged children in educational settings, partner organisation logos, and a QR code for registration.

Promotional poster for a webinar on school isolation in Northern Ireland. The poster headline reads “Bridge the Gap: School Isolation.” It states that school isolation is a growing issue in Northern Ireland and that the webinar will explore behaviour through the foundations of child and adolescent development, emotional literacy and mental health. The event takes place online on Tuesday, 8 September, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Learning outcomes include understanding school isolation, engagement strategies, emotional first aid, and an interactive session. The poster features images of school-aged children in educational settings, partner organisation logos, and a QR code for registration.

The OUR Generation Team at Co-operation Ireland are delighted to announce a free webinar taking place on Tuesday 8th of September, 2:00-4:00pm!

 

In partnership with Bridge the Gap, this webinar is for anyone working in a youth facing capacity with an emphasis on how to re-engage students isolated from education.

 

Participants will be introduced to the emotional first aid approach and will learn principles of emotional literacy and emotion coaching. Furthermore, the ACT principles (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) will be explored, proving useful for participants to respond to distress with flexibility and compassion.

 

If you or anyone else in your organisations are interested in joining, please follow the link below or use the QR code in the attached flyer.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-isolation-webinar-tickets-1996168238938 

PEACEPLUS Diversionary Sports Programme

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The PEACEPLUS Diversionary Sports Programme is now out for tender!

The Diversionary Sports Programme will span several weeks and will deliver a number of diversionary activities, combined with a sequence of workshops. The programme will run throughout the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough and will take place during weekend evenings, for both boys and girls between the ages of 13–17-year-olds. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th August 2026.

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do

https://www.etenders. gov.ie/epps/home.do 

 

 

Issue 169 – Southern Area FYI – 23 July 2026

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Welcome to Issue 169 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

Download Issue 169

(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 one of two editions of ‘FYI’ which will circulate throughout the summer. Our next edition is on Thursday 13th August, so please bear this in mind when sharing any of your flyers and information.

Pages 3 to 6 of this month’s issue include links to some Report Cards which have recently been produced to demonstrate/highlight the impact of just some of the projects which we, along with our members, have been involved in during the first half of 2026. Please take the time to read through the Scorecards and you might even see some familiar faces in the photos which are included! 

We hope you are enjoying your summer and get a chance to have a well-earned break (if you haven’t already).

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2026

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Promotional graphic for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week (1–7 August 2026). A person is seated holding and breastfeeding a baby, with a soft pink overlay across the image. Large white text reads: “What to eat and drink when breastfeeding”. Below, text states “Watch now on YouTube”. Logos for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, the Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland, Eating Well, and the Public Health Agency appear at the bottom of the image.

Promotional graphic for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week (1–7 August 2026). A person is seated holding and breastfeeding a baby, with a soft pink overlay across the image. Large white text reads: “What to eat and drink when breastfeeding”. Below, text states “Watch now on YouTube”. Logos for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, the Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland, Eating Well, and the Public Health Agency appear at the bottom of the image.

World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and the role that families, communities, healthcare professionals and workplaces can play in supporting breastfeeding mothers.

Good nutrition plays a vital role during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Eating a varied, balanced diet can help meet increased nutritional needs, support maternal wellbeing and provide the energy needed to care for a growing baby.

Staying well-hydrated and making healthier food choices can also help support overall health during this important stage of life.

To mark World Breastfeeding Week, we have created a short video sharing simple, practical and trustworthy nutrition advice to support you and your baby on your breastfeeding journey.

🎥 Watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/664t0wkerhE?si=EEU5HPYUHHp0hSlP

Whether you are preparing for your baby’s arrival, currently breastfeeding, or supporting someone who is, we hope you find these tips helpful.

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 16 July 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: 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