Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Online Event for Practitioners-Thursday 11th June

Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

The Child Development Interventions Coordinators from across Northern Ireland are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families in respective Trust areas to a free online event in recognition of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

This session aims to raise awareness of this year’s theme, Attunement, and to explore its importance in supporting infant mental health.

Event details:
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams (Webinar)

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Advance booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infant-mental-health-awareness-week-event-theme-attunement-tickets-1988084042890?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Training and resources with Ed Sipler – May 2026

You are invited to take part in a series of free online training sessions and workshops led by Ed Sipler (South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust) throughout May 2026, aligned with Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026).

All workshops run from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Sign up to any of the workshops is through the Western Trust’s Training Brochure. 

HIEI Training Brochure 2026 – HIEI Training Brochure April – September 2026

Further information: Training & resources – May 2026

Ballynahinch Neuro Café – 10 June 2026

Date: 10th June 2026

Time: 10am – 12noon

Venue: Ballynahinch Community Centre, 55 Windmill Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HB

For more information, contact Faith: faith.mcd1980@yahoo.co.uk 

Bright yellow poster advertising a free neurodivergent information and support session hosted by Ballynahinch Community Collective. The poster includes a rainbow-coloured brain illustration, event details for 10 June 2026, 10am–12pm at Ballynahinch Community Centre, and states the session is for neurodivergent people, their parents, and carers, diagnosed or undiagnosed.

Bright yellow poster advertising a free neurodivergent information and support session hosted by Ballynahinch Community Collective. The poster includes a rainbow-coloured brain illustration, event details for 10 June 2026, 10am–12pm at Ballynahinch Community Centre, and states the session is for neurodivergent people, their parents, and carers, diagnosed or undiagnosed.

Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Fortnightly News – April 2026

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services,and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Newsletter cover titled “Fortnightly News” from the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups, April 2026 edition, with a short welcome message and the CYPSP logo on a blue geometric background.

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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)

For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

Hear about the dynamic range of support available, along with what specific programmes work best to support parents and families with neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland.

Registration form – Parenting Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

 

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom