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Western Area Autism Support Cafes

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We are inviting adults, parents and carers of children and young people, who have:

  • ·         an autism diagnosis
  • ·         are awaiting an assessment
  • ·         are displaying early indicators ( suggesting their child may be Neurodiverse),

to attend our Autism Support Cafés with local support groups, information stalls and short workshops.

Download the 2024/25 Autism Cafe Booklet

These events are in partnership with statutory services and community and voluntary organisations who can support families on their autism journey.

Our aim is to bring together adults, parents, carers and organisations, to provide support and information on services available. We are hoping that those who attend will help us shape our plans for future events across the WHSCT, provide feedback, ideas and suggestions. This input will be extremely valuable in the co-design of our future Café’s.

  •  Tea & Coffee provided
  • Booking is not required. 

Any further questions or if your organisation would like to host a stall please email ClaireA.Hamilton@westerntrust.hscni.net

Southern Area FYI Feedback Survey Report Card

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The 2024 FYI Scorecard Report is part of the Southern Area Locality Planning Team’s ongoing monitoring and evaluation of our fortnightly e-bulletin, ‘FYI’.

It follows on from the same evaluation completed in June 2022 which can be accessed HERE.

‘FYI’ was introduced in January 2019 as an innovative new way of sharing information on the work of services and organisations aiming to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in the Southern Area.

With the aim of strengthening contacts, participation, engagements and connections in the area, Southern Area LPG member organisations, as well as the wider community, are invited to submit flyers, posters and announcements promoting relevant events, opportunities, programmes and initiatives. This information is collated and shared via a one-stop-shop style newsletter… ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

This fortnightly e-bulletin is circulated on alternate Thursday afternoons to all LPG members and contacts on our specific ‘FYI’ list, to the community, voluntary and statutory sectors as well as those who have signed up to receive ‘FYI’ (parents and caregivers). It is also widely promoted across various CYPSP and LPG member social media channels and e-mail circulars.

To sign up to receive ‘FYI’, or to find out more about our fortnightly newsletter, e-mail localityplanning@ci-ni.org.uk.

 

Western Area FYI – Issue 9

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(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

Welcome to the packed 9th issue of FYI your monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.

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

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117 /  paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

Nutrition Matters for the Early Years Training

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What children eat now will affect their current and future health and wellbeing – let’s help them get off to the best start by providing healthy and nutritious meals when in the child care setting!

Nutrition Matters for the early years training gives childminders, nursery and crèche staff/volunteers and foster carers the knowledge and skills to plan nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for children aged 0-5 years.  You’ll also get tips and ideas on how to support fussy eaters.

This 2 hour online training is FREE and delivered by experienced Public Health Dietitians and Registered Nutritionists.  It is funded by the Public Health Agency.

Visit the Child Care Partnership website to book your place on one of our monthly training courses: Childcare Partnerships Training & Quality (hscni.net)

Issue 129 – Southern Area FYI – 4 July 2024

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Welcome to Issue 129 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Download Issue 129

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

We start this edition with a request to any of our Locality Planning Group members to complete a short survey to confirm your continued interest in receiving relevant correspondence. By members, we mean anyone who has attended one of our meetings. The survey on Page 3 is also open to anyone who would like to receive notifications about our meetings and relevant papers & info.

This is one of 2 editions of ‘FYI’ which will circulate throughout the Summer. Our next edition is on Thursday 8th August, so please bear this in mind when sharing any of your flyers and information.

 We hope you enjoy your summer and get a chance to have a well-earned break!

 Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)