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‘Think Outside the Box’ for Children’s Wellbeing Event – 29 April 2026

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Image with a crumpled paper background reading, “The Parent Participation Service warmly welcomes you to… think outside the box,” with “think” in red script, “OUTSIDE” in large blue letters, and “the BOX” in green and yellow, alongside logos for Children in Northern Ireland and CYPSP.

 

On 29th April, the Parent Participation service hosted Think Outside the Box, a free, supportive and informative event for parents, carers, and professionals working with children.

We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout for this event focused on exploring children’s mental health and wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who attended, as well as to our speakers, facilitators, and all those who supported and contributed on the day.

Watch event video here

May is Women’s Health Month

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Eating well is essential for women at evey stage of life.

To find out more about nutrition and women’s health, scan the QR code below or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AZJ1ItjHH843RiTnQw_kabg

Promotional graphic for Women’s Health Month in May. The text reads “May is Women’s Health Month” and highlights the importance of eating well at every stage of life. A laptop displays the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel with videos on planning pregnancy, healthy eating during pregnancy, breastfeeding, being a new parent, and managing menopause. To the side, a hand holds a mobile phone showing a QR code inviting viewers to learn more about nutrition and women’s health on YouTube, alongside an “Eating Well” heart-shaped logo

Issue 164 – Southern Area FYI – 2 April 2026

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Welcome to Issue 164 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 164 dated 2 April 2026. On the left side, an illustrated pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the CYPSP “FYI – For Your Information” logo inside a circular badge. Above this, a blue banner with white text reads “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups,” followed by two right‑pointing chevron arrows. On the right side, the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top. Below it is a grid of coloured squares in green, purple, and blue. Each square contains an Easter‑related icon, including a decorated egg, a chick, a bunny and flowers

Download Issue 164

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Our ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey closes today – Visit page 3 to complete the short survey, to help us review and improve this resource.

 As Easter is just around the corner, you will see our CYPSP Children & Young People’s Resource Pack on page 7, providing a wide range of activities to do during the school break.

 This edition of ‘FYI’ also contains information on upcoming training opportunities, events, resources and links for you, colleagues and families to avail of.

 We hope you have a lovely Easter break and catch up in three weeks’ time!

 Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Fortnightly News – April 2026

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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services,and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Newsletter cover titled “Fortnightly News” from the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups, April 2026 edition, with a short welcome message and the CYPSP logo on a blue geometric background.

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For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

Western Area FYI: Issue 29 – April 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.

A cover page titled “FYI – For Your Information” with logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top. The issue is labeled “Contents – April 2026 : Issue 29.” Below is a blue contents table with the following headings: 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.

Download Issue 29

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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