Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18th September 2025

Flyer from Locality Planning Belfast dated 18/09/25 promoting the "Children & Young People's Resource Pack – Back to School Edition." It features a graphic of a notebook surrounded by school-related icons. The flyer highlights contents such as activities, tips for starting school, back-to-school ideas, support for transitions, lunchbox and snack ideas, results day encouragement, and wellbeing tools. A download link and contact email are provided.

Flyer from Locality Planning Belfast dated 18/09/25 promoting the “Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition.” It features a graphic of a notebook surrounded by school-related icons. The flyer highlights contents such as activities, tips for starting school, back-to-school ideas, support for transitions, lunchbox and snack ideas, results day encouragement, and wellbeing tools. A download link and contact email are provided.

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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

Issue 154 – Southern Area FYI – 4th September 2025

Welcome to Issue 154 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups, part of the Children & Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). A white pinboard in the top left reads 'SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS' in blue and purple. The CYPSP logo and tagline appear in the top right. An illustration of hands holds a tablet showing a circular 'FYI For Your Information' logo. Bottom left text reads 'ISSUE 154 4th September 2025.' The background features colorful icons of a pencil, books, backpack, and artist palette

Promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups, part of the Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). A white pinboard in the top left reads ‘SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS’ in blue and purple. The CYPSP logo and tagline appear in the top right. An illustration of hands holds a tablet showing a circular ‘FYI For Your Information’ logo. Bottom left text reads ‘ISSUE 154 4th September 2025.’ The background features colorful icons of a pencil, books, backpack, and artist palette

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3rd September saw the Baton of Hope event held across Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council areas.  We were fortunate to meet and chat with a lot of people and welcome them to this their first taste of ‘FYI’!

Another bumper edition with amazing opportunities, resources and events, most for free too!

Please feel free to share this with anyone you work with and keep your flyers coming for the next edition!! 

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI – Issue 22 – September 2025

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

Newsletter titled 'FYI – For Your Information' from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated September 2025, Issue 22. It lists contents including Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training/Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects/Childcare Partnership/Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media Links, and CRIS Leaflet

Newsletter titled ‘FYI – For Your Information’ from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated September 2025, Issue 22. It lists contents including Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training/Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects/Childcare Partnership/Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media Links, and CRIS Leaflet

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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

In Safe Hands Campaign – NSPCC/Helpline & Childline

In Safe Hands campaign new posters to highlight British Sign Language (BSL) access:

NSPCC helpline poster featuring British Sign Language (BSL) signs for "help" at the top. Below, the text reads "Need help?" with a search bar showing "Search NSPCC Helpline." The bottom section offers advice for those worried about a child, available in English and BSL. Contact options include downloading the SignVideo app, scanning a QR code, visiting nspcc.org.uk/helpline, or emailing help@nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC helpline poster featuring British Sign Language (BSL) signs for “help” at the top. Below, the text reads “Need help?” with a search bar showing “Search NSPCC Helpline.” The bottom section offers advice for those worried about a child, available in English and BSL. Contact options include downloading the SignVideo app, scanning a QR code, visiting nspcc.org.uk/helpline, or emailing help@nspcc.org.uk

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Promotional poster for Childline Deaf Zone. The top features the text "NEED HELP?" with two illustrations of British Sign Language (BSL) signs. Below is a search bar labeled "Childline Deaf Zone." The poster explains how deaf individuals can get support, including contacting Childline via the SignVideo app or visiting childline.org.uk/deaf-zone. A QR code is included for quick access. The Childline logo and tagline "ONLINE, ON THE PHONE, ANYTIME" appear at the bottom.

Promotional poster for Childline Deaf Zone. The top features the text “NEED HELP?” with two illustrations of British Sign Language (BSL) signs. Below is a search bar labeled “Childline Deaf Zone.” The poster explains how deaf individuals can get support, including contacting Childline via the SignVideo app or visiting childline.org.uk/deaf-zone. A QR code is included for quick access. The Childline logo and tagline “ONLINE, ON THE PHONE, ANYTIME” appear at the bottom.

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Fuel the Fun with Smart Snacks

A collage of three video thumbnails from the Public Health Dietitians series on children’s snacks. The first thumbnail shows three children sitting at a table with snacks, titled ‘How to Build a Healthy Snack for Children’. The second shows a child holding an apple, titled ‘When to Give Children Snacks’. The third is a close-up of a child’s face, titled ‘Do Children Need Snacks?’.

This new series of short videos from Public Health Dietitians are designed to help parents and caregivers make healthy snack choices for their children.

This video series is packed with easy, practical tips you can use straight away – perfect for busy parents, carers, and anyone keeping hungry kids happy.

From what to keep stocked in the fridge or cupboard, to quick, budget-friendly snack ideas that kids will actually enjoy, these videos have you covered. You’ll also find handy advice on timing, portion sizes, and planning ahead—making it easier to keep little tummies full and fuelled with the nutrition they need.

✨ The first three videos are ready to watch now on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AYnalVYTCXNoKDh9anjQ9P2

For even more tips, check out the full article here:
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/snack-smart-summer-new-video-series-helps-parents-healthy-snack-tips-kids