Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – May 2026

Welcome to the Summer 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, May 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

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 7th May 2026

A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right.The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause.
In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.”
To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube.
An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right.
A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying the address “LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.”

A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right. The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause. In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.” To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube. An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right. A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying 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

Western Area FYI: Issue 30 – May 2026

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, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a CRIS leaflet.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a 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

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 23rd April 2026

Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

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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