Are you ready to Talk PANTS? 

From 5th to 16th May 2025, we will be celebrating Talk PANTS, a campaign helping children across Northern Ireland stay safe from sexual abuse.

We have created an easy-to-use guide to help your service engage with Talk PANTS:

Step 1: January & February 2025 Join our Talk PANTS webinar to learn more about the campaign, access our activity sheets and resources.

This will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver Talk PANTS. Click here to register your interest. 

Step 2: February to April 2025 Deliver Talk PANTS in your setting. We have lots of suggestions in our support pack (attached) on how to get your families and children involved.

Step 3: May 2025 Celebrate Talk PANTS Fortnight! 

Celebrate with us during Northern Ireland Talk PANTS fortnight (5th – 16th May 2025) by sharing our Talk PANTS content on your social media and spread awareness of the importance of the Talk PANTS campaign.

Step 4: Don’t forget! Share your Talk PANTS activities with us throughout the year by tagging us on social media and use the hashtag #NITalkPANTS

Western Area FYI – Issue 14

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Image with text promoting FYI (For Your Information)

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Welcome to the packed 14th issue of FYI your monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.

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

Western Area FYI – Issue 13

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Image with text promoting FYI (For Your Information)

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Welcome to the packed 13th issue of FYI your monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.

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

Christmas Edition Family Support Hub Newsletter

The December edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/45035/fsh-newsletter-dec2024.pdf

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Can’t believe we are issuing our Christmas 2024 edition of Family Support Hub news!!! This edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is stuffed full of information, events and good news stories across the Family Support Network as well as focusing on much needed support for families over the festive period and beyond.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

Mindwise Parenting Workshop – Fermanagh

Image with text, two people and a QR code promoting Mindwise parenting workshop We are excited to invite you to a Parent Workshop and Information Session for our new program, Beyond Bricks Wellness, on Wednesday, November 27th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Fermanagh House.

This workshop will introduce Beyond Bricks Wellness, a pilot program designed to support children aged 5–12 who are experiencing emotional health and well-being challenges. Through play-based approaches, we aim to foster a trusting environment where children can understand their emotions and develop resilience skills for now and in the future.

Recognising the essential role of parents in this journey, we are also committed to supporting parents’ well-being.

This session will provide valuable insights on supporting your child’s emotional growth, along with resources for enhancing your own well-being as caregivers. Additionally, we welcome your feedback to help shape and improve our programs.