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Issue 168 – Southern Area FYI – 25 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 168 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information) – Our biggest issue on record EVER!!

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

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In this, our third special edition, you will find more information on summer activities taking place across the Southern Trust Area for children, young people and their families, starting on Page 3. Thank you to those who have submitted information on their summer schemes/activities over the past number of issues. We know how invaluable this is to families and to practitioners to be able to share!

Our next edition will be circulated on Thursday 23rd July, so please bear this in mind when sharing your flyers and information – See Page 133 for details of all July to December newsletter dates & deadlines.

We hope you enjoy your summer and get the chance to have a well-earned and much-deserved break!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – June 2026

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Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services, and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Cover page of the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Newsletter, 89th edition, June 2026. The headline reads “Fortnightly News.” Introductory text welcomes readers to the summer edition and highlights new services, free training courses, and information about the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). Contact details for Noelle.Hollywood@setrust.hscni.net and mobile number 07872422101 are included. The page has a light grey background with blue geometric design panels along the right edge and a CYPSP logo in the bottom-right corner.

Cover page of the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Newsletter, 89th edition, June 2026. The headline reads “Fortnightly News.” Introductory text welcomes readers to the summer edition and highlights new services, free training courses, and information about the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). Contact details for Noelle.Hollywood@setrust.hscni.net and mobile number 07872422101 are included. The page has a light grey background with blue geometric design panels along the right edge and a CYPSP logo in the bottom-right corner.

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For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18 June 2026

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Promotional poster titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 18/06/26” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The poster centres on the message “This is our health.” It explains a new approach to health and care focusing on people managing their health in everyday life. A QR code and web link invite people to take part online. A detailed programme summary on the right outlines aims to strengthen community involvement, reduce pressure on services, and gather public feedback across Northern Ireland. Contact information and an email address for the Belfast Locality Planning Group appear at the bottom.

Promotional poster titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 18/06/26” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The poster centres on the message “This is our health.” It explains a new approach to health and care focusing on people managing their health in everyday life. A QR code and web link invite people to take part online. A detailed programme summary on the right outlines aims to strengthen community involvement, reduce pressure on services, and gather public feedback across Northern Ireland. Contact information and an email address for the Belfast Locality Planning Group appear at the bottom.

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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

Colin Neuro Café – Thursday 24 September 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 or those awaiting assessment. Includes illustrations of families and lists event features such as information stalls, workshops and light refreshments. Takes place Thursday 24 September 2026, 10am–12 noon, at Brook Leisure Centre, Dunmurry. Contact details are provided at the bottom.

Poster promoting “Colin Neuro Café,” an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD or those awaiting assessment. Includes illustrations of families and lists event features such as information stalls, workshops and light refreshments. Takes place Thursday 24 September 2026, 10am–12 noon, at Brook Leisure Centre, Dunmurry. Contact details are provided at the bottom.

Volunteers’ Week 2026

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Group photo of approximately 25–30 adults gathered in a meeting room, standing and seated around U-shaped tables. Papers, notebooks, and takeaway coffee cups are placed on the tables. At the centre, two people hold a sign reading “Thank You, Volunteers.” A banner behind them reads “CYPSP – Children & Young People, Parents and Teacher Support.” The room has a wooden floor, white ceiling tiles with lights and vents, and a projector screen at the back.

Group photo of approximately 25–30 adults gathered in a meeting room, standing and seated around U-shaped tables. Papers, notebooks, and takeaway coffee cups are placed on the tables. At the centre, two people hold a sign reading “Thank You, Volunteers.” A banner behind them reads “CYPSP – Children & Young People, Parents and Teacher Support.” The room has a wooden floor, white ceiling tiles with lights and vents, and a projector screen at the back.

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, the members of the Newry & Mourne and South Armagh Locality Planning Groups would like to recognise and thank the many volunteers who give their time, skills and energy to support children, young people and families across our communities.

At our Annual Joint Locality Planning Group Meeting this week, members reflected on the invaluable contribution volunteers make. Their dedication, commitment and compassion helps strengthen services, build community connections and improve outcomes for children, young people and families every day.

We greatly appreciate the positive difference volunteers make and are proud to acknowledge their efforts during Volunteers’ Week 2026 and throughout the year.

Thank you to all volunteers for the important role you play in making our communities stronger!

#VolunteersWeek #ThankYou