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Christmas Edition Family Support Newsletter

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The Christmas edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47245/fsh-newsletter-dec2025.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).

As we approach the festive season, this edition is filled with events, activities, and services designed to support families across our region during what can be both a joyful and challenging time of year. Whether you are a parent, carer, or professional working with families, we hope you find something helpful and uplifting within these pages.

This newsletter is a celebration of the incredible work happening in our communities and the commitment of everyone involved in supporting families. It’s also a reminder that help is always available, no one should feel alone during the holidays.

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.

Regards,

Children’s Services Team

 

Western Area FYI – Issue 25 – December 2025

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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 FYI newsletter, December 2025, Issue 25, from Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The header includes the FYI logo and the text 'For Your Information.' The contents list includes family support, youth support, cost of living, neurodiversity, infant mental health/ breastfeeding, digital safeguarding, addiction, emotional wellbeing & mental health, training/ conferences, western sure start projects/ childcare partnerships/ family support hubs, useful links & informative media links, CRIS leaflet

Cover page of FYI newsletter, December 2025, Issue 25, from Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The header includes the FYI logo and the text ‘For Your Information.’ The contents list includes family support, youth support, cost of living, neurodiversity, infant mental health/ breastfeeding, digital safeguarding, addiction, emotional wellbeing & mental health, training/ conferences, western sure start projects/ childcare partnerships/ family support hubs, useful links & informative media links, CRIS leaflet

Download Issue 25

(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

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

Western Area FYI – Issue 24 – November 2025

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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 from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated November 2025, Issue 24. The newsletter includes 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, Childcare Partnership, Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media, and a CRIS Leaflet

Download Issue 24

(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

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

FREE online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops

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Ygam are offering free training on gaming and gambling harm prevention for CYP in Northern Ireland. Our training can either be delivered online or to teams face-to-face and we have many programmes to suit your industry.

Our main programmes include:

  • Parent programme: Online 90-minute course introducing gaming & gambling harm prevention, with tips & tools to help parents/carers navigate and start conversations.
  • Teachers: CPD accredited training which is A 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving educators a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.
  • Youth Workers: A CPD accredited 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving youth workers a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.

We also have programmes in Health & Social Care, Early Help, Supporting Children in Care, diverse communities and gaming & eSports.

For more information about our work, visit www.ygam.org or email training@ygam.org

 

Promotional flyer for Ygam's free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included

Promotional flyer for Ygam’s free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included

Fermanagh Youth Network Event

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Come learn about and link with organisations in other sectors, what we do & how we can work together for the benefit of young people in the Fermanagh area. 

Wednesday 19th November, 7.00 – 9.00pm at Fermanagh House, Enniskillen 

Promotional flyer for the Fermanagh Youth Network Event. It features the Fermanagh Youth Network logo and tagline in the top left. The main title reads 'YOUTH NETWORK EVENT' in large white letters, with a yellow highlight below stating 'You are invited to the first ever Fermanagh Youth Network Event.' The background includes colorful game pieces connected by lines. Event details: Wednesday 19th November, 7:00–9:00 PM at Fermanagh House, Enniskillen. The flyer describes the event as a networking opportunity for youth workers and volunteers across sectors. Contact details for registration are provided, and logos of supporting organizations—Western HSC Trust, CYPSP, EA, and YouthAction NI—are shown at the bottom

Promotional flyer for the Fermanagh Youth Network Event. It features the Fermanagh Youth Network logo and tagline in the top left. The main title reads ‘YOUTH NETWORK EVENT’ in large white letters, with a yellow highlight below stating ‘You are invited to the first ever Fermanagh Youth Network Event.’ The background includes colorful game pieces connected by lines. Event details: Wednesday 19th November, 7:00–9:00 PM at Fermanagh House, Enniskillen. The flyer describes the event as a networking opportunity for youth workers and volunteers across sectors. Contact details for registration are provided, and logos of supporting organizations—Western HSC Trust, CYPSP, EA, and YouthAction NI—are shown at the bottom