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Free safeTALK training for key youth workers and volunteers

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A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone'. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone', includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’, includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 8th January 2026

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A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

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

Our Neuro Network – Professional Networking Events

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Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include:Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include: Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Our Neuro Network professional networking events are designed for professionals who provide services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs.

The aim of these events is to create meaningful opportunities for professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen partnerships across services. By working together, we can enhance practice and contribute to improved outcomes for children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs. Each session will provide a supportive space to share knowledge, explore collaborative approaches, and build strong professional relationships across the neurodiversity sector.

The upcoming events will take place on the following dates and locations:

  • Thursday 22nd January, 10.00am – 1.00pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh
  • Thursday 19th February, 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh
  • Wednesday 18th March, 10.00am – 1.00pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry

To register for an event, please click on the link here:
Neuro Network, Professional Networking Events | Eventbrite

Issue 160 – Southern Area FYI – 8 January 2026

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Welcome to Issue 160 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download Issue 160

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Happy New Year to all and we look forward to sharing information, resources and opportunities with you in 2026.

As always, we welcome those who wish to attend our Locality Planning Group meetings, so feel free to get in touch and we can set up a quick Zoom meeting to tell you all about them, how they operate, and how important they can be to you & your organisation/service/group.

It’s a lengthy edition to kick off the new year… Lots going on across the SHSCT Area, so keep the information coming!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Southern Area LPG Meetings Year In Review 2025

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Logo of CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) with colorful circular design and text underneath reading ‘Southern Area LPG Meetings Year in Review 2025’ in bold blue and purple font

Logo of CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) with colorful circular design and text underneath reading ‘Southern Area LPG Meetings Year in Review 2025’ in bold blue and purple font

 

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team has produced a Year in Review with regards to our 6 LPG groups’ attendance and testimonials. In short:

  • In 2025, we increased attendance and participation at our 6 LPG Groups by 85 from the previous year: an increase of 19% participation overall.
  • 63% of participants at our LPG meetings came from the voluntary & community sectors, with 37% representing statutory sectors.
  • Feedback from participants show how much they value Locality Planning Groups in the Southern Area.

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Locality Planning Groups are open to anyone working with children, young people and parents and if you would like to find out more about these in the Southern Area, please contact us at localityplanning@ci-ni.org.uk