The Solihull Approach is an early intervention model that focuses on the importance of infant brain development and its relevance to infant mental health and child development.
The approach provides practitioners with:
Members of the South Armagh Locality Planning Group set aside some time at their recent meeting to help raise awareness of the Public Health Agency ‘Feeling Anxious?’ Mental Health Awareness Campaign, running from 10th September to 10th October 2026.
As a local partnership, the South Armagh LPG knows how important it is to create spaces where people feel able to talk about their mental health, recognise when they might need support, and know where to turn for help. 💚
A huge thank you to our members for agreeing to pose for a photo to help us spread the word about this important campaign.
Together, we can help start conversations, reduce stigma and remind people that support is available and no one has to face things alone.
Find out more about the campaign and how you can help promote the Minding Your Head message in your organisation, workplace or community: https://www.mindingyourhead.info/campaigns/look-after-your-mental-health-campaign-2025
The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) is seeking new partners to help improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland’s strategic multi-agency partnership for Children’s Services Planning, CYPSP brings together leaders from Statutory Agencies, Health and Social Care, Education, Local Government and the Voluntary and Community Sectors to drive collaboration, influence priorities and deliver meaningful change.
Becoming a CYPSP Partner offers a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence strategic decision-making, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and champion the voices of children, young people and families. CYPSP is looking for senior leaders who are committed to partnership working, collective leadership and improving outcomes through collaboration.
If you believe that better outcomes are achieved when organisations work together, we encourage you to find out more about becoming a CYPSP Partner. Partners are normally appointed for a three-year term and play an important role in shaping the future of Children’s Services Planning across Northern Ireland.
If you are interested in applying, please complete and return the application form by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026 to info@ci-ni.org.uk.
📄 Member application: Essential Criteria
📧 For more information or to express an interest in becoming a CYPSP partner, contact: cypsp@hscni.net
Our Children’s Dietitian Jenny Panek says, “As children head back to school this September and we all get into new routines, now is the perfect time to refresh lunchbox routines and support healthy eating habits.
Our NEW Healthy Lunch Box Videos have you covered- packed with simple tips to help create balanced, nutritious lunches that keep children fuelled throughout the school day.
And don’t forget our popular ‘Children’s Snacks’ series.”
📺 Watch the videos on the Public Health Dietitians ‘Eating Well’ YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AYnalVYTCXNoKDh9anjQ9P2&si=ihbsMCGcUqmgAihH
And if you have teenagers, check out this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AZldZtyoRRPIq5lF9RewHM_&si=z4Mm0IjHvTUiYQv-
Please share with parents, carers, friends and family to help support healthy eating this school year.
Wishing all families a happy, healthy and successful return to school!
Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
Download Western Area FYI September Newsletter
(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 – Contact: 07880723076 priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net
Marty Daly – Contact: 07387259117 martin.daly@westerntrust.hscni.net
