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Issue 161 – Southern Area FYI – 29 January 2026

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Welcome to Issue 161 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, Issue 161 dated 29 January 2026. The left side shows illustrated hands holding a tablet displaying the FYI logo. The right side features the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo and a grid of icons, including an email envelope, a phone, a globe, and a person with a checkmark.

A promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, Issue 161 dated 29 January 2026. The left side shows illustrated hands holding a tablet displaying the FYI logo. The right side features the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo and a grid of icons, including an email envelope, a phone, a globe, and a person with a checkmark.

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Another jam-packed edition and thanks to all who submitted flyers on upcoming training opportunities, events, parenting programmes, youth programmes, resources, funding opportunities and surveys for inclusion in this issue.

Please continue to share these important details with us, so that we can further spread the word to practitioners, parents & carers working across / living in the Southern Trust Area during 2026!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 22nd January 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

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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

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 8th January 2026

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A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share 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

Issue 160 – Southern Area FYI – 8 January 2026

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Welcome to Issue 160 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy New Year to all and we look forward to sharing information, resources and opportunities with you in 2026.

As always, we welcome those who wish to attend our Locality Planning Group meetings, so feel free to get in touch and we can set up a quick Zoom meeting to tell you all about them, how they operate, and how important they can be to you & your organisation/service/group.

It’s a lengthy edition to kick off the new year… Lots going on across the SHSCT Area, so keep the information coming!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Southern Area LPG Meetings Year In Review 2025

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Logo of CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) with colorful circular design and text underneath reading ‘Southern Area LPG Meetings Year in Review 2025’ in bold blue and purple font

Logo of CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) with colorful circular design and text underneath reading ‘Southern Area LPG Meetings Year in Review 2025’ in bold blue and purple font

 

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team has produced a Year in Review with regards to our 6 LPG groups’ attendance and testimonials. In short:

  • In 2025, we increased attendance and participation at our 6 LPG Groups by 85 from the previous year: an increase of 19% participation overall.
  • 63% of participants at our LPG meetings came from the voluntary & community sectors, with 37% representing statutory sectors.
  • Feedback from participants show how much they value Locality Planning Groups in the Southern Area.

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Locality Planning Groups are open to anyone working with children, young people and parents and if you would like to find out more about these in the Southern Area, please contact us at localityplanning@ci-ni.org.uk