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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 30 July 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 30/7/2026. The newsletter highlights upcoming Enhanced Family Support Service (EFSS) Information webinars under the Together for Families programme and explains that online information sessions are available for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations interested in applying for funding to deliver enhanced family support services in Northern Ireland. A table lists five webinar sessions on 3, 6 and 7 August, with morning and afternoon times available. Key topics include the EFSS vision, context for change, eligibility, partnership working, grant timelines and questions and answers. Logos for CYPSP, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Together for Families, the Department of Health and The National Lottery Community Fund are displayed, along with a contact email for Locality Planning Belfast.

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 30/7/2026. The newsletter highlights upcoming Enhanced Family Support Service (EFSS) Information webinars under the Together for Families programme and explains that online information sessions are available for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations interested in applying for funding to deliver enhanced family support services in Northern Ireland. A table lists five webinar sessions on 3, 6 and 7 August, with morning and afternoon times available. Key topics include the EFSS vision, context for change, eligibility, partnership working, grant timelines and questions and answers. Logos for CYPSP, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Together for Families, the Department of Health and The National Lottery Community Fund are displayed, along with a contact email for Locality Planning Belfast.

 

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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

TOGETHER FOR FAMILIES – Enhanced Family Support Service (EFSS) Information Sessions

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Logos for Together for Families, the Department of Health, and The National Lottery Community Fund displayed side by side on a white background. Below the Department of Health logo is the text: “A Public Sector Transformation Project.”

Logos for Together for Families, the Department of Health, and The National Lottery Community Fund displayed side by side on a white background. Below the Department of Health logo is the text: “A Public Sector Transformation Project.”

 

TOGETHER FOR FAMILIES

Enhanced Family Support Service (EFSS) Information

Together for Families is hosting online information sessions for organisations interested in applying for funding to deliver Enhanced Family Support Services as part of Together for Families (Together For Families webpage – https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/together-families).

WEBINARS

The webinar sessions are aimed at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations with extensive experience of supporting families in NI who have complex needs. We would encourage any organisation considering applying to attend one of these sessions.

Each of the webinar sessions will cover:

  • Overview of the Enhanced Family Support Service vision
  • Context for Change
  • Who will benefit
  • Eligibility Information
  • Partnership and Collaboration
  • Grant Timeline
  • Q&A about the EFSS

Webinars: Dates and Times

Session 1 Monday 3 August 10am – 11.30 am
Session 2 Monday 3 August 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Session 3 Thursday 6 August 10am – 11.30am
Session 4 Thursday 6 August 1pm – 2.30pm
Session 5 Friday 7 August 10am – 11.30am

 

If you have any questions before or after the webinars, please contact the Together for Families Team by email: togetherforfamilies@health-ni.gov.uk

 

MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS 

Following the webinars, for those organisations that remain interested in applying for funding to deliver Enhanced Family Support, there will be further engagement through ‘In Person’ Market Engagement sessions in each HSCT area to facilitate further discussion on family support needs and priorities in each area.

Key HSCT representatives will be present at each session to outline specific requirements in responding to their local needs. These events and will require booking ahead to allow for appropriate planning.

Dates/times and location are listed below; any further updates will be on the Together for Families webpage on the Department of Health website – https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/together-families    

 

Monday 10 August 

 

 

 10.30am – 1pm 

 

 

 SEHSCT 

Location: Lagan Valley Civic Centre, 1 The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL 
Tuesday 11 August 

 

 

 10.30am – 1pm 

 

 

 BHSCT  

Location: Newforge Sports Complex, 18B Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5NW 
Wednesday 12 August 

 

 2.30pm – 5pm 

 

 NHSCT  

Location: Antrim, Space-NI, 55-59 High Street, Antrim 
Thursday 13 August 

 

 2pm – 4.30pm 

 

 SHSCT  

Location: Newry, Mourne and Country Hotel, 52 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1TR 
Friday 14 August 

 

 10.30am – 1pm 

 

 WHSCT  

Location: Strabane Enterprise Centre, Orchard Road, BT82 9FR 

 

You can register for both Webinar and Market Engagement by emailing togetherforfamilies@health-ni.gov.uk.  Please specify whether you wish to attend the Webinar and/or Market Engagement. For Market Engagement events please clarify the date and location.

 

Please feel free to share this information with organisations with relevant experience who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you.  

Together for Families – Supporting Better Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families Across Northern Ireland.

 

Download Information Flyer – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TFF-Information-Sessions-Webinar-Aug-26-flyer.pdf

e-Bug Resource

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Promotional leaflet for e-Bug, a free health education programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency. The leaflet promotes flexible, interactive resources for youth groups, community organisations and informal learning settings across Northern Ireland. It includes the e-Bug logo, photos of young people taking part in activities, and a "Beat the Bugs" resource cover. Key messages highlight learning to prevent infections spreading, practise good hand hygiene and keep antibiotics working. The leaflet lists resources such as guides for youth leaders, step-by-step activities, interactive games and discussions, and the Antibiotic Guardian youth badge. Contact details, a website link (www.e-Bug.eu/en-xi), email address (amr@hscni.net) and a QR code are provided.

Promotional leaflet for e-Bug, a free health education programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency. The leaflet promotes flexible, interactive resources for youth groups, community organisations and informal learning settings across Northern Ireland. It includes the e-Bug logo, photos of young people taking part in activities, and a “Beat the Bugs” resource cover. Key messages highlight learning to prevent infections spreading, practise good hand hygiene and keep antibiotics working. The leaflet lists resources such as guides for youth leaders, step-by-step activities, interactive games and discussions, and the Antibiotic Guardian youth badge. Contact details, a website link (www.e-Bug.eu/en-xi), email address (amr@hscni.net) and a QR code are provided.

The e-Bug Programme is an international partnership hosted by UKHSA. It aims to help countries respond to their National Action Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance, by promoting context specific public education on preventing infections and responding to antimicrobial resistance 

The e-Bug programme supports UK Government efforts to respond to antimicrobial resistance by promoting public education on: 

  • Preventing infection, including promoting good hygiene practices in homes, schools and communities
  • Understanding the symptoms and signs of infection, and knowing when to self-care and when to seek professional advice
  • Knowing the risks and benefits of antimicrobials, and only taking them as and when directed by a healthcare professional

This is done by providing wrap around messaging to children and young people through their trusted information sources, including their schools, their parents and caregivers, and their community leaders. 

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e-Bug website – https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi

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