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Infant Mental Health Week 2023 (12-18 June)

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Today marks the beginning of Infant Mental Health Week. This year’s theme, Bonding Before Birth focuses on pregnancy, and how what happens during this time can impact a baby’s future mental health and well-being.

Practitioners from services and disciplines across the statutory, voluntary and community sector in the Southern Trust area have produced a series of short videos for parents/parents to be and those working to support families relating to the theme of Infant Mental Health Week. A sample of videos will be highlighted across Southern Trust Social Media platforms throughout this week.

All videos can be viewed through the following link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8WVc2H7O1ASo1A6u-hFZZqKIWGoITZ69 

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A regional online half day event for practitioners relating to the theme of Infant Mental Health Week will take place on Thursday 12th October and the keynote speakers are Sally Hogg and Suzanne Zeedyke.

More information to follow. If you would like to register interest, please contact Paula Carson Lewis at The National Children’s Bureau. pcarson-lewis@ncb.org.uk

 

Sure Start Parental Survey 2023/24

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Calling all registered Sure Start Parents!  The Regional Parental Survey is now open.

The aim of this Survey is to gain feedback from parents in terms of how Sure Start has supported families and is a great opportunity for families to share their SureStart experience.

Simply scan the QR code below to take part.

Bytes Project Research – Cost of Living Views from Young People

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Young people and their families are forced to use food banks, as revealed by Bytes Project’s landmark research on young people and the Cost of Living Crisis.

The Bytes Project used its unique position to engage the voice of children and young people across Northern Ireland and carried out in-depth research with young people, to build a compelling picture of the impact the crisis is having on them.

Download Report – https://www.bytes.org/research/ 

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