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Ards/ North Down Neuro Café – Thursday 14 May 2026

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Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment.

The event will include;

  • Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organisations
  • Interactive workshops for parents/ carers will be available on a first come, first served basis
  • Light refreshments 
Poster for “Ards/North Down Area Neuro Café” featuring logos for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Ards CIC, North Down Federation, and CYPSP. The event is an information and support session for parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD, or awaiting assessment.Details include: Thursday 14 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm at Ards Arena, Newtownards. The event includes information stalls, workshops starting at 10.30am, and light refreshments. The poster also states that workshop places can be booked on the day and provides contact numbers for further information. A graphic illustration of families appears across the centre.

Poster for “Ards/North Down Area Neuro Café” featuring logos for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Ards CIC, North Down Federation, and CYPSP. The event is an information and support session for parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD, or awaiting assessment. Details include: Thursday 14 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm at Ards Arena, Newtownards. The event includes information stalls, workshops starting at 10.30am, and light refreshments. The poster also states that workshop places can be booked on the day and provides contact numbers for further information. A graphic illustration of families appears across the centre.

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

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 19 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 19th March, 9.30-3.30pm in La Mon Hotel & Country Club

 

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Free safeTALK training for key youth workers and volunteers

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Free safeTALK training is taking place on;

 

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone'. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone', includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’, includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Edition Family Support Newsletter

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The Christmas edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47245/fsh-newsletter-dec2025.pdf  

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As we approach the festive season, this edition is filled with events, activities, and services designed to support families across our region during what can be both a joyful and challenging time of year. Whether you are a parent, carer, or professional working with families, we hope you find something helpful and uplifting within these pages.

This newsletter is a celebration of the incredible work happening in our communities and the commitment of everyone involved in supporting families. It’s also a reminder that help is always available, no one should feel alone during the holidays.

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.

Regards,

Children’s Services Team