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Connect North Library Drop in Sessions September & October 2025 (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

 

A number of Connect North Library Drop in’s are being held across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in September and October.

This is an exciting opportunity that allows people to call into their local library to speak directly to a Connect North Link Worker for support with no appointment needed.

Check out the links below for drop in session dates and times:

 

Bryson Pathways

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Promotional flyer for Bryson Pathways targeting 16-17 year-old school leavers, listing benefits such as a £70 joining bonus, £40 weekly EMA and travel allowance, health and wellbeing support, employment opportunities, and more. Includes contact details and addresses for Stockman House and the ABC Hub in Belfast

With GCSE results recently released, we understand that some young people may be feeling lost or confused, especially if they haven’t achieved the results they were hoping for or are finding it difficult to re-enter school. This can be a challenging and uncertain time for many.

Bryson, offer a range of courses through their Skills for Life and Work programme that can provide a positive alternative and support young people in taking their next steps into education and employment.

Programmes are designed to help young people build their skills, confidence, and prospects.

Further info:

Fuel the Fun with Smart Snacks

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A collage of three video thumbnails from the Public Health Dietitians series on children’s snacks. The first thumbnail shows three children sitting at a table with snacks, titled ‘How to Build a Healthy Snack for Children’. The second shows a child holding an apple, titled ‘When to Give Children Snacks’. The third is a close-up of a child’s face, titled ‘Do Children Need Snacks?’.

This new series of short videos from Public Health Dietitians are designed to help parents and caregivers make healthy snack choices for their children.

This video series is packed with easy, practical tips you can use straight away – perfect for busy parents, carers, and anyone keeping hungry kids happy.

From what to keep stocked in the fridge or cupboard, to quick, budget-friendly snack ideas that kids will actually enjoy, these videos have you covered. You’ll also find handy advice on timing, portion sizes, and planning ahead—making it easier to keep little tummies full and fuelled with the nutrition they need.

✨ The first three videos are ready to watch now on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AYnalVYTCXNoKDh9anjQ9P2

For even more tips, check out the full article here:
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/snack-smart-summer-new-video-series-helps-parents-healthy-snack-tips-kids

Trust Trap Campaign Launch – Partner Toolkit

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Today the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched the Trust Trap online safety campaign.

Promotional graphic with a blue-to-purple gradient background. Left side features the Police Service of Northern Ireland logo and name; right side shows the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland logo with three human figures. Center text reads ‘TRUST TRAP: YOU’RE NOT TO BLAME’ with a blue box below containing the words ‘CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT’.

Trust Trap, delivered under the Online Safety Strategy, combines paid and organic social media advertising to help educate young people and adults about online abuse prevention and how to report it. The campaign aims to reduce the number of children falling victim to fake profiles, grooming and sextortion, while also reassuring those in crisis that they’re not to blame and that support is available.

 

To support the launch, SBNI/PSNI have created a Partner Toolkit with key messages and assets to help you share the campaign across your networks and social media channels.

 

Download the toolkit: https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/online-safety/trust-trap

Issue 153 – Southern Area FYI – 14th August 2025

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Welcome to Issue 153 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

“Promotional graphic for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups under CYPSP. A hand holds a tablet displaying ‘FYI For Your Information, Issue 153, 14th August 2025.’ Icons for email, phone, globe, and person appear on the right side.”

Download Issue 153

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

With summer hurtling towards a close, preparations for the next school year are under way.  For those young people (and their families!) who have received their long-awaited A-Level results today, we have included vital links to support from the Careers Service to help for the next steps – See Pages 3-5.

 We encourage those organisations and services providing support and information on mental health and wellbeing to visit Page 40, for further information on adding your details to the Minding Your Head website, which aims to include all support available for all across Northern Ireland. This is a chance to get free promotion of your service.

See you in the next school year!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area