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Issue 160 – Southern Area FYI – 8 January 2026

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Welcome to Issue 160 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

A digital graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 160 dated 8th January 2026. The top left features a blue banner with white text reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo with the tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” Below, there are colorful square icons in purple, green, and blue, representing communication methods: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark. On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. At the bottom left, green text reads “Issue 160” and purple text below states “8th January 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy New Year to all and we look forward to sharing information, resources and opportunities with you in 2026.

As always, we welcome those who wish to attend our Locality Planning Group meetings, so feel free to get in touch and we can set up a quick Zoom meeting to tell you all about them, how they operate, and how important they can be to you & your organisation/service/group.

It’s a lengthy edition to kick off the new year… Lots going on across the SHSCT Area, so keep the information coming!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

A Healthier You in 2026

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The new year is synonymous with resolutions. For many, this means diving headfirst into weight loss plans and fitness challenges. While the motivation is admirable, it can also feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you do differently this time?

Enter social media—an endless stream of advice, trends, and “quick fixes.” Unfortunately, much of it is confusing, conflicting, and sometimes downright misleading. In fact, only around 2% of nutrition information on TikTok is considered accurate. That begs the question: how do you know if the advice you’re following is actually helping—or quietly harming—your health?

This is where expert guidance matters.

Public Health Dietitians are trained professionals who cut through the noise and focus on what truly works – for your body, your lifestyle, and your long-term health. There are no extreme rules, no food guilt, and no unrealistic promises. Just evidence-based advice designed to help you make small, sustainable changes that add up over time.

Through a series of short, practical videos, you can learn how to support your weight management goals without compromising your health or the nutritional quality of your diet. No frenzy. No pressure. Just steady, supportive steps forward.

Do Not focus on what goes ‘wrong’ or what you didn’t achieve, take a moment to acknowledge what you did. Every positive choice counts—whether it’s walking a little more, drinking more water, cooking one extra meal at home, or simply thinking differently about your health. Even the smallest step forward is still progress. And progress, no matter how quiet, is powerful. 

This year, let your health journey be kinder, smarter, and more sustainable. Celebrate your wins, trust credible experts, and remember—you don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. You just need to start.  

A laptop displaying a YouTube channel page titled “Public Health Dietitians” with a banner that includes the logo “Eating Well” and the Public Health Agency branding. The channel features videos such as “Healthier Habits,” “How to Improve Your Health & Achieve a Healthier Weight,” and “How to Set & Achieve Your Health Goals.” In the foreground, a hand is holding a smartphone showing a QR code with the text “SCAN ME” and a red YouTube play button above it

And that start can be today…. check out the PHDG YouTube channel today for a ……  

A Healthier You in 2026

New short videos on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:

  • Healthier habits for a happier, healthier, longer life
  • How to improve your health and achieve a healthier weight
  • How to set and achieve your health goals

Find the videos here: https://youtu.be/0uB5bvuaykA?si=kQuBoTfybWjMHmRi or scan the QR code

Issue 159 – Southern Area FYI – 18 December 2025

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Welcome to Issue 159 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A illustrated cover page for the CYPSP Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ ‘For Your Information’ Issue 159, dated 18th December 2025. On the left, a pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the FYI circular logo. To the right, the CYPSP logo appears above a grid of colourful squares featuring winter-themed icons including a robin, holly, a Christmas tree, and snowflakes.

A illustrated cover page for the CYPSP Southern Area Locality Planning Groups’ ‘For Your Information’ Issue 159, dated 18th December 2025. On the left, a pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the FYI circular logo. To the right, the CYPSP logo appears above a grid of colourful squares featuring winter-themed icons including a robin, holly, a Christmas tree, and snowflakes.

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In our last edition of ‘FYI’ for 2025, we would like to wish you greetings for the festive season.

It has been another challenging year for families and supporting services, but we still need to highlight and promote the work carrying on from all sectors in the Southern Area and across Northern Ireland. They continue to be more vital than ever!

Please keep sending us your information and we will do our best to keep spreading the word!!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18th December 2025

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A festive graphic with a red background featuring a large white ribbon and bow resembling a wrapped gift. Attached to the ribbon is a white gift tag. On the right side, bold white text reads: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Belfast Locality Planning.” At the top, there is a header with the logos of CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with the title “Locality Planning Belfast Information Update 18/12/25.” At the bottom, a blue-bordered box contains text inviting people to share information via email, with the address: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net.

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Feel Good Dungannon Community Information Day 2025

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Feel Good Dungannon was a vibrant community information and networking event, designed to showcase the wide range of local services, programmes, supports and activities available across the wider Dungannon area for people of all ages.

Bringing together over 40 organisations from statutory, community and voluntary sectors, the event offered a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with service providers, while also enabling organisations to strengthen connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.

On the day, attendees benefited from free Health Checks provided by Verve Health Trainers and there was the opportunity to attend the innovative Autism Reality Experience Bus, this provided attendees with greater awareness and a deeper understanding of autism. The overarching aim of Feel Good Dungannon was to inform, signpost and inspire, while promoting wellbeing, inclusion and connectedness across the community.

A promotional graphic for the “Feel Good Dungannon Community Information Day,” held on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House. The left side features event details on a white background with red and purple wave accents. On the right, three circular photos show people engaging at information stalls inside a marquee and holding an event leaflet. The CYPSP (Children’s & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo is displayed in the bottom right corner

A promotional graphic for the “Feel Good Dungannon Community Information Day,” held on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House. The left side features event details on a white background with red and purple wave accents. On the right, three circular photos show people engaging at information stalls inside a marquee and holding an event leaflet. The CYPSP (Children’s & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo is displayed in the bottom right corner

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