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The Changing Lives Initiative ADHD Information Workshops – May/June 2026

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Yellow and green poster advertising an “ADHD Information Workshop,” with logos for The Changing Lives Initiative and Colin Neighbourhood Partnership at the top. Text lists concerns such as distraction, losing interest, and acting without thinking. Event details include online sessions on Wednesday 20th May and Tuesday 9th June from 7:00–8:15 pm, or an in-person session on Monday 1st June 2026, 10:00–11:30 am at Carew Centre, 15 Tamar Street, Belfast BT4 1HS. A red heart states “For parents/caregivers of 3–7 year olds.” Additional text invites attendees to learn about inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviours, notes the workshop is free, and provides contact details: info@changinglives.ie or Tel 028 9590 0378

The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive (web site: Changing Lives) offers free early supports to parents/carers of children with or without a diagnosis of ADHD/Autism. They offer a range of interventions including workshops, online supports and evidence-based programmes.

Details of upcoming, free, workshops open to parents/caregivers of children aged 3-7:

Are you concerned about your chld’s behaviours?  Easily distracted, loses interest quickey, never sits still, acts without thinking…..

Come along and find out more about inattentive, hyperstive or impulsive behaviours and how The Changing Lives Initiative can help.

  • Online – Wednesday 20 May 2026, 7-8.15pm or Tuesday 9 June 2026, 7-8.15pm
  • In person – Monday 1 June 2026, 10-11.30am, Carew Centre, 15 Tamar Street, Belfast, BT4 1HS

For more information and to register for one of the workshops email: info@changinglives.ie or tel: 028 9590 0378

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‘Think Outside the Box’ for Children’s Wellbeing Event – 29 April 2026

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Image with a crumpled paper background reading, “The Parent Participation Service warmly welcomes you to… think outside the box,” with “think” in red script, “OUTSIDE” in large blue letters, and “the BOX” in green and yellow, alongside logos for Children in Northern Ireland and CYPSP.

 

On 29th April, the Parent Participation service hosted Think Outside the Box, a free, supportive and informative event for parents, carers, and professionals working with children.

We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout for this event focused on exploring children’s mental health and wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who attended, as well as to our speakers, facilitators, and all those who supported and contributed on the day.

Watch event video here

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 7th May 2026

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A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right.The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause. In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.” To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube. An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right. A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying the address “LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.”

A digital poster with a coral background titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26,” featuring logos for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) on the left and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on the right. The main heading reads “May is Women’s Health Month,” with supporting text explaining that eating well is important for women at all life stages and promoting free YouTube videos on topics such as forming healthy habits, planning for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and managing menopause. In the centre, an illustration of an open laptop displays a YouTube channel called “Public Health Dietitians,” showing video thumbnails including “Planning your pregnancy,” “Eating Well during Pregnancy,” “Eating Well for Breastfeeding,” and “Making Menopause Manageable.” To the right of the laptop, a yellow hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with text inviting viewers to find out more about nutrition and women’s health and watch on YouTube. An “Eating Well” heart-shaped graphic appears near the top right. A footer banner invites Locality Planning Group members in Belfast to share information via email, displaying the address “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

May is Women’s Health Month

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Eating well is essential for women at evey stage of life.

To find out more about nutrition and women’s health, scan the QR code below or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AZJ1ItjHH843RiTnQw_kabg

Promotional graphic for Women’s Health Month in May. The text reads “May is Women’s Health Month” and highlights the importance of eating well at every stage of life. A laptop displays the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel with videos on planning pregnancy, healthy eating during pregnancy, breastfeeding, being a new parent, and managing menopause. To the side, a hand holds a mobile phone showing a QR code inviting viewers to learn more about nutrition and women’s health on YouTube, alongside an “Eating Well” heart-shaped logo

Western Area FYI: Issue 30 – May 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, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a CRIS leaflet.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter, May 2026, Issue 30, produced by the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The page shows a contents list including sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects and Childcare Partnership, Useful Links, and a CRIS leaflet.

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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)

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