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Western Area FYI: Issue 32 – August 2026

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

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for August 2026, Issue 33. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 UNCRC in Action.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for August 2026, Issue 33. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 UNCRC in Action.

 

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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

Issue 169 – Southern Area FYI – 23 July 2026

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Welcome to Issue 169 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

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This is one of two editions of ‘FYI’ which will circulate throughout the summer. Our next edition is on Thursday 13th August, so please bear this in mind when sharing any of your flyers and information.

Pages 3 to 6 of this month’s issue include links to some Report Cards which have recently been produced to demonstrate/highlight the impact of just some of the projects which we, along with our members, have been involved in during the first half of 2026. Please take the time to read through the Scorecards and you might even see some familiar faces in the photos which are included! 

We hope you are enjoying your summer and get a chance to have a well-earned break (if you haven’t already).

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI: Issue 32 – July 2026

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

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for July 2026, Issue 32. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 CRIS Leaflet.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for July 2026, Issue 32. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 CRIS Leaflet.

Download Issue 32

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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

Summer of Fun Awaits: SEAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

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Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Families across the South Eastern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, with the launch of the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group (SEAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering Ards and North Down, Colin, Down, Lisburn and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.

Issue 168 – Southern Area FYI – 25 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 168 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information) – Our biggest issue on record EVER!!

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

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In this, our third special edition, you will find more information on summer activities taking place across the Southern Trust Area for children, young people and their families, starting on Page 3. Thank you to those who have submitted information on their summer schemes/activities over the past number of issues. We know how invaluable this is to families and to practitioners to be able to share!

Our next edition will be circulated on Thursday 23rd July, so please bear this in mind when sharing your flyers and information – See Page 133 for details of all July to December newsletter dates & deadlines.

We hope you enjoy your summer and get the chance to have a well-earned and much-deserved break!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area