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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Download Issue 160

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

 

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.

Download 2025 Year In Review

 

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

 

Downpatrick Neuro Café – Friday 27 February 2026

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Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment.

The event will include;

  • Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organisations
  • Interactive workshops for parents/ carers will be available on a first come, first served basis
  • Light refreshments 

 

Poster for the “Downpatrick Neuro Café” event organized by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Down CIC, and CYPSP. The background is blue with illustrations of diverse people in vibrant colors. The main heading reads “Downpatrick Neuro Café.” Subheading invites parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, and those awaiting assessment, to an information and support event. Details include:Event features: Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organizations, interactive workshops for parents/carers (first come, first served), and light refreshments. Date and time: Friday 27 February 2026, 10 am – 12 noon. Location: SERC Downpatrick Campus, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6ND. Contact numbers for Niall (07971 334 537) and Noelle (07872 422 101) are provided. Footer notes that the event is facilitated by South Eastern HSC Trust’s Health Development Service in partnership with the Primary Care MDT Social Work Service

Poster for the “Downpatrick Neuro Café” event organized by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Down CIC, and CYPSP. The background is blue with illustrations of diverse people in vibrant colors. The main heading reads “Downpatrick Neuro Café.” Subheading invites parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, and those awaiting assessment, to an information and support event. Details include: Event features: Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organizations, interactive workshops for parents/carers (first come, first served), and light refreshments. Date and time: Friday 27 February 2026, 10 am – 12 noon. Location: SERC Downpatrick Campus, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6ND. Contact numbers for Niall (07971 334 537) and Noelle (07872 422 101) are provided. Footer notes that the event is facilitated by South Eastern HSC Trust’s Health Development Service in partnership with the Primary Care MDT Social Work Service

Western Area FYI: Issue 26 – January 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.

A turquoise background featuring a large speech bubble with the letters “FYI” in bold blue font, each letter decorated with a colored dot (yellow, green, and pink). Below the bubble, white text reads “For Your Information.” On the right side, there are two logos: the first is the HSC logo with the text “Western Health and Social Care Trust,” and the second is the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership

Download Issue 26

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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

 

A Healthier You in 2026

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The new year is synonymous with resolutions. For many, this means diving headfirst into weight loss plans and fitness challenges. While the motivation is admirable, it can also feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you do differently this time?

Enter social media—an endless stream of advice, trends, and “quick fixes.” Unfortunately, much of it is confusing, conflicting, and sometimes downright misleading. In fact, only around 2% of nutrition information on TikTok is considered accurate. That begs the question: how do you know if the advice you’re following is actually helping—or quietly harming—your health?

This is where expert guidance matters.

Public Health Dietitians are trained professionals who cut through the noise and focus on what truly works – for your body, your lifestyle, and your long-term health. There are no extreme rules, no food guilt, and no unrealistic promises. Just evidence-based advice designed to help you make small, sustainable changes that add up over time.

Through a series of short, practical videos, you can learn how to support your weight management goals without compromising your health or the nutritional quality of your diet. No frenzy. No pressure. Just steady, supportive steps forward.

Do Not focus on what goes ‘wrong’ or what you didn’t achieve, take a moment to acknowledge what you did. Every positive choice counts—whether it’s walking a little more, drinking more water, cooking one extra meal at home, or simply thinking differently about your health. Even the smallest step forward is still progress. And progress, no matter how quiet, is powerful. 

This year, let your health journey be kinder, smarter, and more sustainable. Celebrate your wins, trust credible experts, and remember—you don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. You just need to start.  

A laptop displaying a YouTube channel page titled “Public Health Dietitians” with a banner that includes the logo “Eating Well” and the Public Health Agency branding. The channel features videos such as “Healthier Habits,” “How to Improve Your Health & Achieve a Healthier Weight,” and “How to Set & Achieve Your Health Goals.” In the foreground, a hand is holding a smartphone showing a QR code with the text “SCAN ME” and a red YouTube play button above it

And that start can be today…. check out the PHDG YouTube channel today for a ……  

A Healthier You in 2026

New short videos on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:

  • Healthier habits for a happier, healthier, longer life
  • How to improve your health and achieve a healthier weight
  • How to set and achieve your health goals

Find the videos here: https://youtu.be/0uB5bvuaykA?si=kQuBoTfybWjMHmRi or scan the QR code