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Christmas Edition Family Support Hub Newsletter

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The December edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/45035/fsh-newsletter-dec2024.pdf

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

Can’t believe we are issuing our Christmas 2024 edition of Family Support Hub news!!! This edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is stuffed full of information, events and good news stories across the Family Support Network as well as focusing on much needed support for families over the festive period and beyond.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

Free Cerebral Palsy Sleep Resource

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The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register and Queen’s University Belfast are delighted to share with you our free resources on sleep and CP. These resources are the results of Dr Mary-Elaine McCavert’s PhD on sleep disturbances in children with CP and were created alongside children with CP and their parents thanks to the support of the John Glover Memorial Award. 

All three resources (including one for families and one for the GP core team) can be found and downloaded from here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/NorthernIrelandCerebralPalsyRegister/Sleep-disturbances-Cerebral-palsy/ . For your convenience, we have attached the resource for educational staff. We hope this supports you and your pupils with CP, who may also have difficulties with sleep.  

Front cover of teacher resource about sleep and Cerebral Palsy - picture of yellow moon wearing a sleep hat with z z z sitting on purple clouds includes QUB logo and text "dear teacher please don't forget"

‘Back to School’ focus on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

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Image with text and picture promoting lunchbox and snack ideas

Image with text promoting lunchbox and snack ideas

Not sure what to put in your child’s lunchbox?

Watch our free “Lunchbox and Snack Ideas” webinar for some inspiration for healthy packed lunches and top tips at https://youtu.be/JN8YfPjGnGs?si=OkQVMhgrqVXMsLKF 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image with text and picture raising awareness of Childhood constipation

Image with text and picture raising awareness of Childhood constipation

A NEW Constipation in children series is now LIVE

You can view it here: Constipation in children – YouTube

These short videos provide information from a Registered Dietitian and Children’s Continence Nurse on:

  • The causes of constipation in children and how to spot it
  • Diet, lifestyle and toileting tips to help prevent constipation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image with text and pictures raising awareness on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

Image with text and pictures raising awareness on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

The Childhood and Teenage nutrition video survey 2024 has *LAUNCHED*

It’s your chance to have your say on what videos on childhood and teenage nutrition you want to see on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel!

Fill out the short survey at this link https://forms.office.com/e/1SqWt6z360

Please share the attached flyer and link with relevant service users and staff.

Closing date: 1st October

State of the Sector Survey 2024 – School-Age Childcare

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Image with text explaining State of the Sector Survey 2024

Image with text explaining State of the Sector Survey 2024

To ensure that we have a clear understanding of both the opportunities and challenges facing School-Age Childcare providers, PlayBoard in partnership with the School Age Childcare Forum is undertaking a State of the Sector survey. 

The survey is an opportunity for School-Age Childcare providers to share a range of information about practice, workforce and quality within their setting alongside their views on the challenges facing the sector now and in the immediate future. For parents/carers using School-Age Childcare, the survey is an opportunity to have their say and help shape the future of play-based School-Age Childcare Services in Northern Ireland.

 The closing date for completion of both surveys is Friday 4 October.

 Survey links

You’ll find all the information on our website at www.playboard.org/state-of-the-sector-survey-2024-school-age-childcare

Infant Mental Health Conference

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to attend our annual Infant Mental Health Conference online on Thursday 3rd October to hear about developments in research, policy and practice as we work together across Northern Ireland to support babies and their families.

Keynote speakers include: 

  • Dr Karen Bateson – Joint CEO/Executive Director of Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP)
  • Graham Shulman – Lead for NHS Lanarkshire Infant Mental Health Service, and joint Head of Child Psychotherapy in CAMHS NHS Lanarkshire

This is a partnership event, co-hosted by members of the Regional Infant Mental Health Implementation Group, including the Public Health Agency, Health and Social Care Trusts, and voluntary/community members of the Stronger from the Start Alliance.

Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to register.

Image with text and baby promoting Speak up for babies event

Image with text and baby promoting Speak up for babies event

IMH Conference 2024 – Speak up for Babies – Giving our most vulnerable the best start