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

Family Support Hub Easter Newsletter

As we step into the brighter days of spring, this Easter edition of the Family Support Hub newsletter is bursting with energy, fresh ideas, and a fantastic line‑up of activities and events for families across our communities. Inside, you’ll find a vibrant mix of seasonal programmes, practical supports, and inspiring opportunities designed to help children, young people, and parents make the most of the weeks ahead.

The Easter edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47783/fshnewsletter_eastermar2026b.pdf

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Spring is a time of renewal and possibility, and we hope this edition captures that spirit — offering useful information, uplifting stories, and connections to services that make a real difference. Whether you’re searching for exciting Easter activities, guidance to support someone you work with, or simply curious about what’s happening across the network, there’s something here for everyone.

We hope you enjoy diving into this lively spring edition and feel inspired to share it widely. Wishing you a hopeful, refreshing start to spring and a very happy Easter!”

 CSP Team

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 19 March 2026

Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 19th March, 9.30-3.30pm in La Mon Hotel & Country Club

 

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Free safeTALK training for key youth workers and volunteers

Free safeTALK training is taking place on;

 

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone'. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone', includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’, includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Support Hub Annual Report Card 2024/25

FSH Annual Report Card 2024/25 is now available on the website under Family Support Hub Monitoring on the Family Support Hub page or download here: –

https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47279/fshannual_report-card-2024_25.pdf

The Annual FSH Report card is in a new format. This updated version includes commentary on regional variations, highlighting differences across areas.

Our aim with this new approach is to make the report more informatvie and useful for planning and decision-making.