Looking ahead: a parent’s guide – for parents of children who are blind or partially sighted (RNIB Northern Ireland)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Valerie

Looking ahead; a parent's guide. For parents of children who are blind or partially sighted. Read more....
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Over 40 organisations and individuals involved in improving local services for families in the Craigavon area had their say on future services for children and young people as the newly formed Children’s Locality Planning Group.

Finding out that your child has a sight problem can feel like a ride on an emotional roller coaster. There’s no “normal” response – different people respond in different ways. If your child has additional or complex needs and you discover they also have a sight problem, it can be especially hard to come to terms with. We have attempted to set out a roadmap of services that parents and children may encounter throughout their sight loss journey. While not definitive, it provides information on the key statutory and voluntary services provided within Northern Ireland. This publication was produced by the Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland (RNIB NI) with the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) and the Northern Area Outcomes Group.

To download the booklet click here
For more information about RNIB services click here

Launch of Think Family Project

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Valerie

October 2014

The Think Child, Think Parent, Think Family project was introduced in Northern Ireland in 2009 and a significant objective within the regional plan was to introduce a pilot project to develop more family focused Mental Health Services.

The Think Family Project, under the auspices of the Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership and supported by the Safeguarding Board Northern Ireland, is currently being introduced as a pilot project in the Down sector of South Eastern Trust. Following extensive awareness raising with teams in the area, the project is now progressing to the launch of new assessment documentation on 22nd September 2014…….. Read more

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Valerie

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

02 October 2014

Charities, voluntary organisations and community groups are searching for volunteers, people like you! The Fair will showcase volunteering opportunities from across the two district council areas, linking ‘those who need help’ to ‘those who want to help’.

This event is expected to be one of the largest of its kind in the Mid Ulster area.

Venue: Cookstown Leisure Centre, Cookstown
Date: Thursday 2 October 2014
Time 11am – 2pm

Admission FREE….
Read More…… To Register to for this event please click here.

New Regional Family Support Co-Ordinator

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Valerie

New Regional Family Support Co-Ordinator

March 2014

The CYPSP welcomes Helen Dunn to her new role as Regional Family Support Hub Co-ordinator within CYPSP.
Helen says “I am excited about taking up this new post. Having led on the development of Family Support Hubs in the Northern area , I am very keen to work with those involved with Hubs across the region to see them develop further. I believe Hubs are a great opportunity for community, voluntary and statutory organisations to work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes for children, young people and families.”
Email : Helen Dunn at Helen.dunn@hscni.net
Telephone: 028 25 311 229

Register your interest to become a CYPSP member

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Valerie

Register your interest to become a CYPSP member

March 2014

Nomination forms to register your interest in representing your organisation on one of the CYPSP groups are now available on the CYPSP Membership page click here
The governance arrangements for CYPSP membership relating to the Community, Voluntary and BME sector representation states that membership on working groups is open to reapplication every three years. That initial three year period is now up. An open nomination process will be available from March 2014 for you to register for your organisation to be a representative on the mandated CYPSP structure, regional subgroups or outcomes groups.
This expression of interest form must be submitted to CiNI accompanied by a supporting statement, stating how the nominee fulfils the relevant Personal Specification on or before;
Friday 18th April 2014 at 4pm
Please return to: Melissa Adair
Children in Northern Ireland
Unit 9, 40 Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9HL
Email:                 melissa@ci-ni.org.uk
Telephone:         028 9040 1290
Fax:                    028 90709418