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Issue 104 – Southern Area FYI – 25 May 2023

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Welcome to Issue 104 of our information bulletin, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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As promised, we are including summer activities for the Southern Area in this edition of the newsletter. We are aware that more activities are likely to be confirmed within the next couple of weeks, so please see Page 3 for further details on how to send us your relevant summer activities information for the next issue of ‘FYI’.

We are also delighted to let you know that we have recently released the “Your Journey Through Disability” Guide to help support families with a child with a disability. Access the download link on Page 12 and please share this practical resource widely with families and colleagues accordingly.

Stay connected and keep updated!

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)

Ards, North Down & Down Fortnightly News – Issue 67

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Welcome to the 67th edition of the fortnightly newsletter for Locality Planning Groups in Ards, North Down & Down.

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This edition is full of useful information including a Bereavement Cafe group and Relaxation Workshops. 

If you wish to advertise any upcoming programmes or activities please see the guidance on the back page & don’t forget to share with your contacts!

Ards, North Down & Down Fortnightly News – Issue 66

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Welcome to the 66th edition of the fortnightly newsletter for Locality Planning Groups in Ards, North Down & Down.

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With Summer approaching and if you are thinking about loosing weight for Summer, why not check out our adult weight management programme!

If you wish to advertise any upcoming programmes or activities please see the guidance on the back page. Don’t forget to share with your contacts!

Are your child’s vaccines up to date

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Protecting your child through immunisation is one of the most effective ways to protect against infectious diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 4-5 million childhood deaths are prevented through childhood vaccination every year as well as avoiding serious health complications. It is one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions.

Vaccination rates have decreased slightly in Northern Ireland over recent years. It is important that vaccination coverage is improved as soon as possible to help prevent the spread of serious and sometimes deadly diseases such as diphtheria, measles and polio.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) strongly recommends that babies and children are vaccinated according to the routine childhood immunisation schedule, and are urging parents to check their child/children’s red book to see if their vaccinations are up to date or speak to their health visitor or GP. 

If your child has missed a vaccination, please contact your GP practice to book an appointment as soon as you can to make sure they are protected against serious infections. 

For more information please see:  

Also view Why the MMR Vaccine is important for you and your family at https://vimeo.com/797645270

Issue 101 – Southern Area FYI – 4 April 2023

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Welcome to Issue 101 of our information bulletin, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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With Easter nearly upon us, we have produced ‘FYI’ a few days earlier, to give you more time to peruse all the opportunities, events and resources. Please note, our next edition will be in just over 3 weeks time, so you have time to send your notices in to us after the Easter break.

In this edition, please share the information on page 3 to any schools you may have contacts with as we are hosting 3 short briefings online for schools and other interested groups on our new School Uniform Recycling Toolkit.  Also, feel free to share page 8 with your contacts regarding a free online information session on local drugs & alcohol services by SDACT.

Finally, for those in the Armagh locality, and for anyone who provides a support service for any age, see page 27 for further information on our forthcoming free event, as part of the Feel Good Armagh programme.

We hope you have a good Easter and are able to take a few days to recharge your batteries!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area