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Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

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Hear about the dynamic range of support available, along with what specific programmes work best to support parents and families with neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland.

Registration form – Parenting Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

 

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th February 2026

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A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

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(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

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 27 – February 2026

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Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Download Issue 27

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

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

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 12 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 12th March, 9.30-3.30pm in Armagh City Hotel

A poster from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is shown as Thursday 12 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge saying ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon is on the right. RSVP contact details for Mark Irwin are listed at the bottom, along with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust logos

A poster from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is shown as Thursday 12 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge saying ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon is on the right. RSVP contact details for Mark Irwin are listed at the bottom, along with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust logos

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster explains that the day will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, along with presentations and information on health, education and family support. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café-style stall, a market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The event date is displayed as Thursday 12 March, from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge reading ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon sits on the right. At the bottom are logos for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster explains that the day will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, along with presentations and information on health, education and family support. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café-style stall, a market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The event date is displayed as Thursday 12 March, from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge reading ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon sits on the right. At the bottom are logos for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 19 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 19th March, 9.30-3.30pm in La Mon Hotel & Country Club

 

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust