Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 7th May 2026

A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right.The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause.
In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.”
To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube.
An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right.
A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying the address “LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.”

A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right. The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause. In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.” To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube. An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right. A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying the address “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

We See You Event – Wednesday 27 May 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a special event dedicated to recognising parents and carers who care for children with disabilities.

To attend the event please click here to register

We See You Event Poster

Poster with a dark blue background featuring a pink and light blue heart-shaped logo above the words “We See You” and the hashtag “#CaringForChildrenWithDisabilities.” The logo of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council appears in the top right corner.Event details are listed: “Theatre at The Mill, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, Wednesday 27 May 2026, 10am–2pm (Lunch Provided), with refreshments available from 9.30am.”
The poster invites people to a special event recognising parents and carers of children with disabilities, highlighting their dedication and offering opportunities for support, connection, and practical help.
It notes the event will be hosted by Paul Clark and include a keynote speech from Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, as well as contributions from Sasha Gillespie and Alma White, and a performance by Hillcroft School Makaton Choir.
The event is described as relaxed, inclusive, and accessible, with BSL interpreters and a sensory room available. Attendees are encouraged to bring the person they care for.
A link is provided for more venue details, and a call to action at the bottom reads: “To attend the event please click here to register.”

Poster with a dark blue background featuring a pink and light blue heart-shaped logo above the words “We See You” and the hashtag “#CaringForChildrenWithDisabilities.” The logo of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council appears in the top right corner. Event details are listed: “Theatre at The Mill, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, Wednesday 27 May 2026, 10am–2pm (Lunch Provided), with refreshments available from 9.30am.” The poster invites people to a special event recognising parents and carers of children with disabilities, highlighting their dedication and offering opportunities for support, connection, and practical help. It notes the event will be hosted by Paul Clark and include a keynote speech from Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, as well as contributions from Sasha Gillespie and Alma White, and a performance by Hillcroft School Makaton Choir. The event is described as relaxed, inclusive, and accessible, with BSL interpreters and a sensory room available. Attendees are encouraged to bring the person they care for. A link is provided for more venue details, and a call to action at the bottom reads: “To attend the event please click here to register.”

 

Western Area FYI: Issue 30 – May 2026

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, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a CRIS leaflet.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a CRIS leaflet.

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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

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 23rd April 2026

Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

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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

Issue 165 – Southern Area FYI – 23 April 2026

Welcome to Issue 165 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

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We hope that everyone is back & feeling refreshed after the recent Easter break. It seems that local services & organisations have hit the ground running, as we have a wide range of training opportunities, workshops, events, parenting programmes & activities included in what is another jam-packed edition of our newsletter!

On the next page you will see a call to submit any summer activities you are planning and want to promote for children, young people and families. This makes it easier for parents, carers and practitioners to access this important information. Please also include any local activities you are aware of as well as free / low-cost resources.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area