Category Archives: Western Outcomes Group

Children and Family Charter – Tell us what you think

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We want to create a Children and Family Charter for Northern Ireland to help children, young people and families understand their rights, know what to expect from services and support staff to work in the best way for them. 

The model for the Children and Family Charter is based on four key parts:

  • Standards
  • Support
  • Share
  • Speak up

By taking part in the survey, young people can help shape how the Charter is made and shared.

Questions? Email: info@statsandstories.co.uk 

This consultation is open to anyone who may have a view — including children, young people, parents, carers, staff, professionals, and policymakers.
We particularly encourage you to share this with children, young people, and parents/carers.
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildrenandFamilyCharterMay25

 

Image with red colour background, children drawing on a chalk board and text with QR code to scan.

Image with red colour background, children drawing on a chalk board and text with QR code to scan.

An invitation to families to participate in ADHD-focused and Autism/Learning Disability-focused Parent Programmes this Summer

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The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish & Thrive project will be delivering two parent group programmes over the summer to support families of a child/ children with behaviours consistent with ADHD and/ or Autism/ Learning Disability.

Starting in early July and over August, we will be delivering a number of these two group programmes, Parents Plus (online) and Triple P Stepping Stones (in person). We welcome individual parents, co-parents, carers, foster parents and grandparents wishing to participate in the programmes. It isn’t necessary for your child to have a formal diagnosis for you to take part.

The programmes are a great opportunity to meet other families, gain some support and learn additional skills and strategies. Even for parents who have previously completed a programme, it is a good opportunity to gain some support and refresh skills.

Expression of interest form 

 

Western Area FYI – Issue 19 – June 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.

Image with text promoting Western Area FYI (For Your Information)

Image with text promoting Western Area FYI (For Your Information)

Download Issue 19

(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

Infant Mental Health Conference – 5 June 2025

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Graphic includes images of sun, clouds, rainbow and text promoting Infant Mental Health Conference on Thursday 5th June

Graphic includes images of sun, clouds, rainbow and text promoting Infant Mental Health Conference on Thursday 5th June

 

We are delighted to invite you to attend our 4th annual Infant Mental Health Conference. This event will take place on Thursday 5th June 2025 in Roe Valley Resort, Limavady. Organised by the Health Improvement Equality and Involvement Dept, WHSCT.

The conference is based on this year’s theme for IMHAW: ‘Who is holding baby?’

The conference will provide an opportunity for key speakers to share knowledge, focusing on raising awareness to professionals who support families in the early years. The target audience for the event is professionals, particularly managers and team leads.

Conference Times:

  • 9.30am Information stands, and tea and coffee on arrival
  • 10.30am conference begins
  • 2pm conference ends with a light lunch

To book a place:

Click the link below to book your place:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whsct-infant-mental-health-conference-2025-tickets-1357006505989?aff=oddtdtcreator

To book an Information stand:

We would like to encourage local services who support parents in the early years to have the opportunity to express their interest in having an information stand between 9am-10.30am.

Please email: Lisa.storey@westerntrust.hscni.net

Space is limited.