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 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/
Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early
intervention prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
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
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
The April edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/45810/fsh-newsletter-april2025.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).
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Family Support Hub newsletter. What gorgeous weather we’ve been having. Fingers crossed it stays for the Easter break!!
I’ve got to be out and about at a range of events and there’s a lot going on, not least the recent Hub Coordinators Day in Dungannon, CiNI launch of the School Anxiety and Distress best practice guide and Bolster Communities celebration and awards event in the Canal Court, more information on these events is included in the body of the newsletter. It’s been so uplifting to witness the showcasing of organisations, families and individuals who are working so hard towards improving outcomes for the wider community.
If you have an event, celebration or launch you’re planning in the coming weeks please get in touch and we’ll be happy to include your good news in future newsletters.
Whilst out and about and chatting about the CYPSP resources and information streams I’ve spoken to a range of people who were surprised to hear about the range of information streams and free to use resources on the CYPSP website. I would ask that you take a few minutes to think about other colleagues, friends or organisations that might benefit from this information. If you do, please take a minute to forward it on to them. If anyone wants to be added to the mailing list for the Newsletter please email cypsp@hscni.net and we’ll get you added. Also, please take the time to explore the CYPSP website and the fabulous resources on offer such as the Youth Wellness Web.
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.
