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Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – May 2026

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Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services, and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Newsletter cover titled “Fortnightly News” from the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups, May 2026 edition, with a short welcome message and the CYPSP logo on a blue geometric background.

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For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

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Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Help Kids Talk – Basic Awareness and Level One training

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Book your free place online at the Kelp Kids Talk website or email helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk 

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Online Event for Practitioners-Thursday 11th June

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Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

The Child Development Interventions Coordinators from across Northern Ireland are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families in respective Trust areas to a free online event in recognition of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

This session aims to raise awareness of this year’s theme, Attunement, and to explore its importance in supporting infant mental health.

Event details:
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams (Webinar)

Please share with your teams/contacts

Advance booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infant-mental-health-awareness-week-event-theme-attunement-tickets-1988084042890?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Autism, Menstruation & Mental Health – 28 May 2026, 9.30am-1pm

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Poster titled “Autism, Menstruation & Mental Health” on a pink background. The poster explains that autistic women’s health experiences around menstruation, hormones, pregnancy and menopause have often been overlooked or misunderstood. A “Save the Date” graphic appears beside event details: Thursday 28th May, 9:30am–1:00pm at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ. A QR code invites people to join the conversation. Logos at the bottom include Community Fund, Bolster Community, and Federation of Family Practices Newry & District.

Bolster Community are delighted to invite you to their upcoming half-day event in conjuction with Community Fund and Federation of Family Practices Newry & District:

Autism, Menstruation & Mental Health

This event will explore the impact hormones can have across the lifespan for autistic girls and women—from puberty and menstruation to pregnancy, menopause and mental health.

Bringing together research, medical insight and lived experience, this promises to be an informative, supportive and thought-provoking morning.

Guest Speakers

  • Dr Alison Mackenzie
    A leading academic in Philosophy of Education at Queen’s University Belfast, specialising in inclusion, epistemic injustice and inequality, with a particular focus on how marginalised voices are often unheard.
  • Christine Doyle
    Author of HormoneFull not Hormonal, psychotherapist, community facilitator and late-identified autistic woman, bringing both professional and lived experience.
  • Claire Collins
    Sharing her personal journey and an honest, relatable account of navigating hormonal changes as an autistic woman.
  • Dr Lisa Neligan
    Clinical Lead GP at Kingsbridge Women’s Clinic, offering expert medical insight into women’s health and hormones.

Date: Thursday 28th May
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Craigavon

Please register by scanning the QR code on the attached poster or by emailing sharon@bolstercommunity.org.