The King’s Trust Newsletter – February 2026

A red banner featuring the King’s Trust logo on the left, showing a stylized white crown-like symbol above the words ‘KingsTrust.’ On the right, white text reads ‘The King’s Trust Newsletter’ with ‘Northern Ireland, February 2026’ below.

A red banner featuring the King’s Trust logo on the left, showing a stylized white crown-like symbol above the words ‘KingsTrust.’ On the right, white text reads ‘The King’s Trust Newsletter’ with ‘Northern Ireland, February 2026’ below.

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King’s Trust free even gives young people the chance to interview for a role with Mount Charles, one of the top support service employers in the country, who provide a full range of catering, cleaning, events and vending services. 

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Issue 162 – Southern Area FYI – 19 February 2026

Welcome to Issue 162 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 162 dated 19th February 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 a communication‑related icon, including an email envelope, a telephone handset, a globe symbol, and a person with a checkmark.

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 162 dated 19th February 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 a communication‑related icon, including an email envelope, a telephone handset, a globe symbol, and a person with a checkmark.

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The health & wellbeing of children and young people is always a top priority. Last week was Children’s Mental Health Week, Tuesday 10th February was Safer Internet Day, and this week is Sexual Health Week, so, as well as the plethora of useful information which we normally include, we are also sharing information relevant to these specific areas which has been submitted by our contacts.

Thanks to all who have provided information on upcoming training opportunities, events, parenting programmes, reports, surveys, resources and funding opportunities for inclusion.

We hope that this issue is helpful to practitioners working across, and parents/carers living in, the region.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 19th February 2026

A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 19/02/26.” The top left displays the CYPSP logo, and the top right shows the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Two programme flyers are shown side by side.The flyer on the left is titled “Walking on Eggshells – Nonviolent resistance programme.” It includes details about a child‑to‑parent violence intervention programme, outlining session topics such as de‑escalation, increasing parental presence, creating a support network, and developing self‑care. The flyer lists session dates on Thursdays from 7pm–9pm across six weeks and provides a registration link and contact information.
The flyer on the right is titled “I Have a Teenager – Get Me Outta Here!” from Ashton North Belfast. It advertises a two‑day programme aimed at supporting parents or carers of teenagers, covering communication, conflict, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building. Programme dates, times, the venue at Ashton Centre on Churchill Street, and booking details are included, along with a small QR code at the bottom.
At the bottom of the overall image, a blue banner invites readers to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net to share information with Locality Planning Group members.

A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 19/02/26.” The top left displays the CYPSP logo, and the top right shows the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Two programme flyers are shown side by side. The flyer on the left is titled “Walking on Eggshells – Nonviolent resistance programme.” It includes details about a child‑to‑parent violence intervention programme, outlining session topics such as de‑escalation, increasing parental presence, creating a support network, and developing self‑care. The flyer lists session dates on Thursdays from 7pm–9pm across six weeks and provides a registration link and contact information. The flyer on the right is titled “I Have a Teenager – Get Me Outta Here!” from Ashton North Belfast. It advertises a two‑day programme aimed at supporting parents or carers of teenagers, covering communication, conflict, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building. Programme dates, times, the venue at Ashton Centre on Churchill Street, and booking details are included, along with a small QR code at the bottom. At the bottom of the overall image, a blue banner invites readers to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net to share information with Locality Planning Group members.

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th February 2026

A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

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Western Area FYI: Issue 27 – February 2026

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

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: 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; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: 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; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

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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