Inspiring young people in Carrickfergus

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Valerie

The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group recently facilitated the launch of a local social media Facebook page ‘Carrickfergus Community Education Forum’ to provide a space for agencies to share information about education support services, helpful resources and training opportunities for young people and their parents.

MLA Roy Beggs, Chairperson of the CYPSP Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group supported the development of the support platform for parents. Speaking from the launch Roy Beggs said “School, parents and the local community all working together can reduce Educational under attainment and open up greater life-time opportunities. I hope that the new Facebook page, “Carrickfergus Community Education Forum” will help parents by sharing good advice and by sign-posting to local services. I hope that it would also highlight adult educational opportunities and assist in establishing regular local Carrickfergus classes outside of the NRC Newtownabbey campus”.

Click here to read more about the Carrickfergus Community Education Forum

Contact Us:

For further information about the work of the CYPSP Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group contact Gemma Lutton, CYPSP, Northern Health and Social Care Trust on Tel: 028 2563 6615 or by email at gemma.lutton@northerntrust.hscni.net

Carrickfergus LPG Education Facebook Launch

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Yvonne

Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group invite you to the EDUCATION FACEBOOK LAUNCH on Friday 10th November 2017 in Carrickfergus Town Hall Buildings from 11.00am to 12.00 noon. For further information please contact Gemma Lutton CYPSP Programme Support Officer See Invite attached

I am whole – Carrickfergus YMCA Short Video

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Valerie

This short movie gives a real young persons story from Daniel who attends Carrickfergus YMCA. Watch, share and use this video to stop the stigma around Mental Health difficulties. This is powerful and a must see for all young people.

Download the video here I AM WHOLE CARRICKFERGUS YMCA – YouTube

Changing Childhood Conference – 22 March 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Valerie

The CYPSP Cookstown and Magherafelt Locality Planning Groups will host a ‘Changing Childhood’ Conference in March 2017. This Conference will look at how some children and parents have become addicted to modern day technology and unhealthy food. We will discuss the effects these have on both the child and parent as well as exploring the parent child relationship, children’s behaviour, child development and modern day to day family life.

Click here to download the conference programme

Conference details:

Date: 22 March 2017

Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm

Venue: The Burnavon, Cookstown

How to register:

The conference is open to anyone working with children, young people and families in the Northern Outcomes Area.To book a space contact Gemma Lutton by email at gemma.lutton@northerntrust.hscni.net or telephone 028 2563 6615

Carrickfergus 7th Annual Youth Fair

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Valerie

The 7th Annual Youth Fair was hosted by the Carrickfergus Raising Attainment Group and the CYPSP Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group this month at Oakfield Community Centre. Over 400 pupils aged 14-15 years from post primary schools had the opportunity to engage with local mental health and wellbeing services that support vulnerable young people in the local area.

Speaking at the fair, Colin Patterson, Vice Principal of Downshire School said, “Adolescence can be a difficult time. The youth fair left everyone knowing that Carrickfergus has a kind and caring community support network”.

Click here to find out more about the CYPSP Carrickfergus Locality Planning Group