FSH Newsletter – August Edition

The August edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at:  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/46617/fsh-newsletter-aug2025.pdf

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

As summer begins to wind down and the back-to-school buzz starts to build, we’re here to help you make the most of the season and prepare for the months ahead. Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional working with families, this edition is packed with useful updates, local services, and seasonal activities to support you and those you work with.

We have been busy gathering a fantastic mix of information—from fun end-of-summer events to practical resources for the new school term. We know this time of year can be a mix of excitement and stress, so we hope this newsletter brings a bit of ease, inspiration, and connection.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

Help Kids Talk July Newsletter

Our website has lots of really interesting resources for parents, carers and practitioners!

This month, please take the time to view our 90 second films on different aspects of speech, language and communication.  We would really appreciate your feedback!

You can watch them by clicking on the link below.

https://helpkidstalk.co.uk/bite-size-series/

 

 

MYBnk FREE Live Webinar Lesson

MyBnk is hosting a FREE live webinar lesson to give teens the tools to stay safe in today’s digital world. Join us for The Big Money Ready Lesson on Thursday 26th June!

This 45-minute interactive session will cover:

Online scams

Phishing

In-game scams

Shopping scams

By the end of the lesson, learners will know some of the different types of online scams, be able to recognise key features of online scams, and know actions that can be taken if they have been scammed or are worried they have been scammed.

Event Details:
What
: The Big Money Ready Lesson – Financial Scams & Digital Safety
When: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Who it’s for: Secondary schools, youth organisations, and young people aged 11–18
Cost: Completely FREE

Our goal is simple: help the next generation become money smart and scam safe. Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, parent, or someone who supports young people — this is an opportunity to equip them with knowledge that truly protects.

Signup and more info here: https://www.mybnk.org/big-money-lesson/

Western Area FYI Issue 18 – May 2025

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

Download Issue 18

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

Paul Sweeney  Mobile 07387259117  paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

World Salt Awareness Week (12-18th May)

Reducing salt in our diets is a quick and effective way to reduce our blood pressure and improve our health. We often don’t realise just how much salt we are eating because most of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy.

Find out more in our short video: https://youtu.be/JC9ZoGD6T0w?si=Ws9Mtsb5x4s0FBnd