Issue 159 – Southern Area FYI – 18 December 2025

Welcome to Issue 159 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A illustrated cover page for the CYPSP Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ ‘For Your Information’ Issue 159, dated 18th December 2025. On the left, a pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the FYI circular logo. To the right, the CYPSP logo appears above a grid of colourful squares featuring winter-themed icons including a robin, holly, a Christmas tree, and snowflakes.

A illustrated cover page for the CYPSP Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ ‘For Your Information’ Issue 159, dated 18th December 2025. On the left, a pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the FYI circular logo. To the right, the CYPSP logo appears above a grid of colourful squares featuring winter-themed icons including a robin, holly, a Christmas tree, and snowflakes.

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In our last edition of ‘FYI’ for 2025, we would like to wish you greetings for the festive season.

It has been another challenging year for families and supporting services, but we still need to highlight and promote the work carrying on from all sectors in the Southern Area and across Northern Ireland. They continue to be more vital than ever!

Please keep sending us your information and we will do our best to keep spreading the word!!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18th December 2025

A festive graphic with a red background featuring a large white ribbon and bow resembling a wrapped gift. Attached to the ribbon is a white gift tag. On the right side, bold white text reads: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Belfast Locality Planning.” At the top, there is a header with the logos of CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with the title “Locality Planning Belfast Information Update 18/12/25.” At the bottom, a blue-bordered box contains text inviting people to share information via email, with the address: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.

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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

Family Support Hub Annual Report Card 2024/25

FSH Annual Report Card 2024/25 is now available on the website under Family Support Hub Monitoring on the Family Support Hub page or download here: –

https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47279/fshannual_report-card-2024_25.pdf

The Annual FSH Report card is in a new format. This updated version includes commentary on regional variations, highlighting differences across areas.

Our aim with this new approach is to make the report more informatvie and useful for planning and decision-making.

 

 

Christmas Edition Family Support Newsletter

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

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 4th December 2025

Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 04/12/25” by CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The left section features a green poster titled “Libraries NI Christmas Events” with festive decorations and cartoon elves at the bottom. It mentions free events in libraries across Northern Ireland, including story times, crafts, and family activities, with booking recommended. Social media icons for Facebook and Twitter are shown. The right section displays a festive image of wrapped gifts, ornaments, and pinecones on a white wooden background, with text reading “Festive Fun in Libraries Across Northern Ireland” and “Free Christmas Events in Libraries NI this December.” A footer invites sharing information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 04/12/25” by CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The left section features a green poster titled “Libraries NI Christmas Events” with festive decorations and cartoon elves at the bottom. It mentions free events in libraries across Northern Ireland, including story times, crafts, and family activities, with booking recommended. Social media icons for Facebook and Twitter are shown. The right section displays a festive image of wrapped gifts, ornaments, and pinecones on a white wooden background, with text reading “Festive Fun in Libraries Across Northern Ireland” and “Free Christmas Events in Libraries NI this December.” A footer invites sharing information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

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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