Western Area FYI: Issue 28 – March 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

A cover page titled “FYI – For Your Information” with logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top. The issue is labeled “Contents – March 2026 : Issue 28.” Below is a blue contents table with the following headings: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.

A cover page titled “FYI – For Your Information” with logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top. The issue is labeled “Contents – March 2026 : Issue 28.” Below is a blue contents table with the following headings: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.

Download Issue 28

(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

Western Area FYI: Issue 27 – February 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Download Issue 27

(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

Our Neuro Network – Professional Networking Events

Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include:Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include: Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Our Neuro Network professional networking events are designed for professionals who provide services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs.

The aim of these events is to create meaningful opportunities for professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen partnerships across services. By working together, we can enhance practice and contribute to improved outcomes for children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs. Each session will provide a supportive space to share knowledge, explore collaborative approaches, and build strong professional relationships across the neurodiversity sector.

The upcoming events will take place on the following dates and locations:

  • Thursday 22nd January, 10.00am – 1.00pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh
  • Thursday 19th February, 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh
  • Wednesday 18th March, 10.00am – 1.00pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry

To register for an event, please click on the link here:
Neuro Network, Professional Networking Events | Eventbrite

Western Area FYI: Issue 26 – January 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

A turquoise background featuring a large speech bubble with the letters “FYI” in bold blue font, each letter decorated with a colored dot (yellow, green, and pink). Below the bubble, white text reads “For Your Information.” On the right side, there are two logos: the first is the HSC logo with the text “Western Health and Social Care Trust,” and the second is the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership

Download Issue 26

(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

 

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.