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Issue 161 – Southern Area FYI – 29 January 2026

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Welcome to Issue 161 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, Issue 161 dated 29 January 2026. The left side shows illustrated hands holding a tablet displaying the FYI logo. The right side features the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo and a grid of icons, including an email envelope, a phone, a globe, and a person with a checkmark.

A promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, Issue 161 dated 29 January 2026. The left side shows illustrated hands holding a tablet displaying the FYI logo. The right side features the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo and a grid of icons, including an email envelope, a phone, a globe, and a person with a checkmark.

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Another jam-packed edition and thanks to all who submitted flyers on upcoming training opportunities, events, parenting programmes, youth programmes, resources, funding opportunities and surveys for inclusion in this issue.

Please continue to share these important details with us, so that we can further spread the word to practitioners, parents & carers working across / living in the Southern Trust Area during 2026!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 22nd January 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

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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

Action Mental Health: Your voice matters

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A promotional flyer with two age categories displayed: “Ages 14–17” and “Ages 18–25.” The flyer states “Your voice matters!” and explains that the Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel is conducting a youth‑led scoping exercise to better understand emotional and mental health challenges faced by young people across Northern Ireland. It invites young people to take part in a survey and instructs them to choose the survey based on their age, with two shortened web links provided. There is also a small Action Mental Health logo at the bottom.

A promotional flyer with two age categories displayed: “Ages 14–17” and “Ages 18–25.” The flyer states “Your voice matters!” and explains that the Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel is conducting a youth‑led scoping exercise to better understand emotional and mental health challenges faced by young people across Northern Ireland. It invites young people to take part in a survey and instructs them to choose the survey based on their age, with two shortened web links provided. There is also a small Action Mental Health logo at the bottom.

The Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel are carrying out a youth-led scoping exercise to better understand the emotional and mental health challenges young people face across Northern Ireland. You can help us by taking part in this survey. 

Youth Panel Flyer

Choose the survey based on your age;

Ages 14-17

Ages 18-25 

Connect North Library Drop in Sessions: January & February 2026 (Northern HSC Trust Area)

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Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

 

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you need.

In partnership with Libraries NI, Drop-In sessions are hosted in libraries across the Northern Trust.

No appointment needed—just drop in!

 

Upcoming Drop-ins: –

At each Drop-In session, you can:

  • Chat with a Connect North Link Worker
  • Learn about local groups, services & events
  • Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting

 

Full list of locations & times heck-out our directory for a date and location that works for you:

www.connectnorth.co.uk  

 

To learn more about Connect North or how to refer someone:

Contact: connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net

www.connectnorth.co.uk

X @connectnorthSP

 

Lisburn Carers Information Event

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The event is focused on people who provide care for someone whether young or old in the Lisburn area and what help and support they can receive from universal credit and outside organisations. 

A promotional poster for the “Carer’s Information Event” organized by the Department for Communities, Lisburn Jobs & Benefits office. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The text explains that the event is for people who provide care for someone in the Lisburn area and offers information on support available from universal credit and external organizations. It lists local support organizations attending, including: Make The Call, Carer Support Service – South Eastern Trust, Education Authority Lisburn Local Integrated team, Bryson Pathways, Resurgam Healthy Living Centre, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership – South Eastern Trust, Action Mental Health, Arthritis UK, Barnardos, The Cedar Foundation, Parkinsons UK, NI Regional young carers, and Stroke Association NI. The design features a teal background with an illustration of people interacting with a large computer screen labeled “Event,” surrounded by icons for info, email, and news.

A promotional poster for the “Carer’s Information Event” organized by the Department for Communities, Lisburn Jobs & Benefits office. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The text explains that the event is for people who provide care for someone in the Lisburn area and offers information on support available from universal credit and external organizations. It lists local support organizations attending, including: Make The Call, Carer Support Service – South Eastern Trust, Education Authority Lisburn Local Integrated team, Bryson Pathways, Resurgam Healthy Living Centre, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership – South Eastern Trust, Action Mental Health, Arthritis UK, Barnardos, The Cedar Foundation, Parkinsons UK, NI Regional young carers, and Stroke Association NI. The design features a teal background with an illustration of people interacting with a large computer screen labeled “Event,” surrounded by icons for info, email, and news.