Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Help Kids Talk – Basic Awareness and Level One training

Book your free place online at the Kelp Kids Talk website or email helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk 

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Gaming or Gambling Concerns?

Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Free, Confidential Counselling for Young People (Ages 11-17)

If you are worried about gaming or gambling habits—either your own or someone else’s—support is available.

Dunlewey Addiction Services is offering free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 across the Belfast and Southern Trust areas.

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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

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