A festive greeting card with a white marble background decorated with gold ornaments, stars, and snowflakes. The text reads: “MERRY Christmas and Happy New Year From The Children’s Services Planning Team.” Below, in smaller text: “Proudly supporting the CYPSP” and “Working in partnership since 2011.” The CYPSP logo appears at the bottom, featuring colorful circular elements and the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.”
A festive graphic with a red background featuring a large white ribbon and bow resembling a wrapped gift. Attached to the ribbon is a white gift tag. On the right side, bold white text reads: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Belfast Locality Planning.” At the top, there is a header with the logos of CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with the title “Locality Planning Belfast Information Update 18/12/25.” At the bottom, a blue-bordered box contains text inviting people to share information via email, with 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
Are you a parent or carer in the Southern Trust area supporting a child experiencing emotionally based school avoidance?
Join this supportive online session to connect with others who understand the challenges.
Date: Monday 12th January 2026
Time: 7 – 8pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Hosted by: The Parent Participation Service
To receive the Zoom link, please email: ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk
Graphic promoting an online Parent Group for Emotionally Based School Avoidance. It invites parents and carers in the Southern Trust area to connect and share experiences. The session is scheduled for Monday 12th January 2026 from 7–8pm and will be held online. Participants are asked to email ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk to receive the Zoom link. The event is supported by the Parent Participation Service and features logos for CYPSP and Children in Northern Ireland, along with a visual of puzzle pieces with people on them symbolizing connection and support.
Cover page of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – Christmas Edition, December 2025. The design features festive illustrations including snowmen, Christmas trees, bells, holly, and gifts around the border. The CYPSP logo is at the top, followed by the title ‘Children & Young People’s Resource Pack’ in bold, and a yellow label stating ‘Christmas Edition December 2025
It’s Christmas!!!!
We are excited to share the Christmas Edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – packed with fun, creative, and seasonal activities to support children, young people, and families across Northern Ireland.
Whether you are a parent, carer, youth worker, teacher, or young person looking for something exciting to do on the run up to Christmas, this pack is bursting with:
Download your free copy here: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/47234/children-young-peoples-resource-pack-christmas-dec-25.pdf
(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device. Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).
Resources and activities are free and in the public domain.
Please share widely with colleagues, families, and community groups! ️
The Children’s Service Planning Team
#CYPSP #ChristmasFun #SupportingFamilies #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #ResourcePack
Action Mental Health flyer promoting free ASIST training funded by SHSCT Protect Life Strategy. Two-day workshop on suicide intervention skills for caregivers and those supporting people at risk. Dates: 2–3 December 2025, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Clan Na Gael, Lurgan. Attendance both days required. Contact wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book.
This two-day intensive workshop is aimed at preventing the immediate risk of suicide. The programme teaches Suicide First Aid skills to anyone who may come into contact with a person at risk.
This course is fully funded through SHSCT Protect Life Strategy Fund, there is no cost to participants, however we do ask that you ensure you can attend both dates before applying, as places are limited.
Dates: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (registration from 9:15am each day)
Venue: Clan Na Gael, Francis Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DN
Note: this training is open to individuals/small groups within the Southern Trust area only
For further information or to reserve a place contact wellbeing@amh.org.uk
