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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 16 July 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: 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

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

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Families across the Northern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, withCover image for the Northern 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.” the launch of the Northern Area Outcomes Group (NAOG) 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 areas across the Northern HSCT area 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.

Southern Area ‘FYI’ Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026

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Promotional graphic for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026. The design features a blurred background image of a hand holding a smartphone, with five white star outlines across the top suggesting a feedback or rating theme. The CYPSP logo appears in the top left corner. Large green and purple text reads “Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026.” A dark blue button-shaped graphic displays the text “REPORT CARD 26.5.” In the top right corner, a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo is framed by a large blue curved border. The colour scheme includes blue, green, purple, and white, with a clean, modern layout focused on gathering feedback about the FYI newsletter

Promotional graphic for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026. The design features a blurred background image of a hand holding a smartphone, with five white star outlines across the top suggesting a feedback or rating theme. The CYPSP logo appears in the top left corner. Large green and purple text reads “Newsletter Feedback Survey 2026.” A dark blue button-shaped graphic displays the text “REPORT CARD 26.5.” In the top right corner, a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo is framed by a large blue curved border. The colour scheme includes blue, green, purple, and white, with a clean, modern layout focused on gathering feedback about the FYI newsletter

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team is delighted to share the findings from the ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey 2026, showcasing the continued impact of the ‘FYI’ newsletter as a trusted information-sharing, signposting and networking resource for practitioners, organisations and communities across the Southern Area.

Since its launch in 2019, ‘FYI’ has provided a one-stop-shop for promoting services, events, training opportunities, funding, resources and initiatives that support children, young people and families. The latest scorecard, covering the period April 2024 to March 2026, demonstrates that the newsletter continues to play an important role in strengthening partnership working and improving awareness of and access to local opportunities.

The report highlights a number of positive outcomes, including a 100% satisfaction rate, with every survey respondent agreeing that ‘FYI’ is a useful resource and that it has increased their awareness of what is happening across the Southern Area.

Feedback also shows that ‘FYI’ continues to have a tangible impact in practice. Over three-quarters of respondents said they had attended an event, participated in a programme or completed a survey after seeing it promoted through the newsletter, while other organisations reported increased attendance and enquiries after advertising their own activities in ‘FYI’.

Respondents praised the newsletter for its comprehensive signposting, up-to-date information, clear layout and ability to connect organisations with relevant services, training and networking opportunities. Many described it as an “excellent” resource, with comments including, “Look forward to it hitting my inbox” and “I couldn’t imagine my work life without it!”

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team would like to sincerely thank everyone who completed the survey and to all LPG members and organisations that continue to contribute content to ‘FYI’. Your ongoing support helps ensure the newsletter remains a valuable resource for sharing information, strengthening partnerships and improving outcomes for children, young people and families across the Southern Area.

To find out more about the findings, download the ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey 2026 Scorecard HERE.

Think Outside the Box Event – April 2026

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Think Outside the Box Event Strengthens Support for Children’s Emotional Wellbeing.

Cover page of the Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing – Think Outside the Box Event Scorecard. The design features a purple and light teal split background with the title “Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing” and “Think Outside the Box Event”. The cover notes that the scorecard is hosted by the Parent Participation Service and includes the logos of Children in Northern Ireland, CYPSP and Parentline NI.

Cover page of the Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing – Think Outside the Box Event Scorecard. The design features a purple and light teal split background with the title “Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing” and “Think Outside the Box Event”. The cover notes that the scorecard is hosted by the Parent Participation Service and includes the logos of Children in Northern Ireland, CYPSP and Parentline NI.

Parents, carers and professionals from across Northern Ireland came together for the Think Outside the Box event in April 2026, hosted by the Parent Participation Service, to explore new ways of supporting children’s emotional health and wellbeing. The event provided an opportunity to learn about a range of therapeutic approaches, connect with local services and share experiences in a supportive environment. 

The event attracted strong interest, with 100 registrations and a waiting list, highlighting the demand for information and support around children’s emotional wellbeing. Attendees took part in workshops on Equine Therapy, Lego Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Poetry Therapy, alongside networking opportunities and expert presentations.

Feedback showed a significant positive impact, with 98% of participants finding the event useful and 100% saying they would recommend it to others. Participants reported feeling more confident, better informed and more aware of local support services following the event.

The accompanying scorecard provides a detailed overview of the event, highlighting attendance, participant feedback and the positive outcomes achieved for parents, carers and professionals.

Read the full scorecard at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Think-Outside-The-Box-Event-Scorecard.pdf 

Feel Good Armagh Services Networking Event 2026

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Graphic of cover page of scorecard for a CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) event titled “Feel Good Armagh – Services Networking Event.” The design features a blue background with hexagonal shapes and four photographs showing networking activities, information stands, and people engaging at community service displays. Text reads “Thursday 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top left, and “[Scorecard 26.4]” is shown at the bottom left.

Graphic of cover page of scorecard for a CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) event titled “Feel Good Armagh – Services Networking Event.” The design features a blue background with hexagonal shapes and four photographs showing networking activities, information stands, and people engaging at community service displays. Text reads “Thursday 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top left, and “[Scorecard 26.4]” is shown at the bottom left.

Following feedback received at the Good Relations Conference hosted by ABC Council, Ark Housing and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in October 2025, the Joining the Dots Services Networking Event was organised by the Feel Good Armagh Planning Group.

 

The event was not open to the public in 2026. Rather, it provided an opportunity for organisations supporting all ages across the Armagh Area to come together, increase awareness of available services, strengthen relationships, share information and explore opportunities for future partnership working.

 

The event was held at Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 14th May 2026 and brought together representatives from a wide range of statutory, community and voluntary organisations working across the local area.

 

Download the Event Scorecard – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Feel-Good-Armagh-Services-Networking-Event-2026-Scorecard.pdf