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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 8th January 2026

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A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share information via email at LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A digital newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 08/01/26.” The header includes logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Below, the main section features the Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) logo and text in bold: “Cold weather and winter bugs can affect our health, but there are things we can all do to keep well.” Additional text explains that apps can provide information, advice, and motivation, helping people manage health concerns such as breathing conditions, stopping smoking, keeping active, promoting good sleep, and general well-being. A link reads “Stay safe this winter – DHCNI.” At the bottom, a blue banner invites readers to share information via email at 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

The King’s Trust Newsletter – January 2025

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Red background with a white logo of three stylized figures forming a crown shape, next to the text “King’s Trust” and “50 Years.”

Red background with a white logo of three stylized figures forming a crown shape, next to the text “King’s Trust” and “50 Years.”

 

This year marks our 50th anniversary and we’re proud to be celebrating five decades of working for young people.

For 50 years, we’ve helped generations of young people to build brighter futures – and we’re just getting started. 

We have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.

View January 2025 newsletter 

Our Neuro Network – Professional Networking Events

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Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include:Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Poster for a “Professional Networking Event” titled Our Neuro Network. The design features a colorful illustration of a brain with splashes of paint in green, pink, blue, and yellow. The title “Our Neuro Network” is written in large, multicolored text. Below, the poster describes the event as a dynamic networking opportunity for practitioners and services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiversity. Key points include: Connect with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines and services. Raise awareness of local supports for neurodiverse children, young people, and families. Strengthen partnerships and foster meaningful collaboration. The event is for professionals across statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Event dates and locations: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 10am–1pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh. Thursday 19th February, 10am–1pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. Wednesday 18th March, 10am–1pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry. At the bottom, there is a link to register via Eventbrite and contact information: danielle.kelly3@westerntrust.hscni.net.

Our Neuro Network professional networking events are designed for professionals who provide services supporting children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs.

The aim of these events is to create meaningful opportunities for professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen partnerships across services. By working together, we can enhance practice and contribute to improved outcomes for children, young people, and families with neurodiverse needs. Each session will provide a supportive space to share knowledge, explore collaborative approaches, and build strong professional relationships across the neurodiversity sector.

The upcoming events will take place on the following dates and locations:

  • Thursday 22nd January, 10.00am – 1.00pm, Fermanagh House, Fermanagh
  • Thursday 19th February, 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh
  • Wednesday 18th March, 10.00am – 1.00pm, St Columb’s Park House, Derry / Londonderry

To register for an event, please click on the link here:
Neuro Network, Professional Networking Events | Eventbrite

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

Downpatrick Neuro Café – Friday 27 February 2026

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Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment.

The event will include;

  • Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organisations
  • Interactive workshops for parents/ carers will be available on a first come, first served basis
  • Light refreshments 

 

Poster for the “Downpatrick Neuro Café” event organized by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Down CIC, and CYPSP. The background is blue with illustrations of diverse people in vibrant colors. The main heading reads “Downpatrick Neuro Café.” Subheading invites parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, and those awaiting assessment, to an information and support event. Details include:Event features: Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organizations, interactive workshops for parents/carers (first come, first served), and light refreshments. Date and time: Friday 27 February 2026, 10 am – 12 noon. Location: SERC Downpatrick Campus, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6ND. Contact numbers for Niall (07971 334 537) and Noelle (07872 422 101) are provided. Footer notes that the event is facilitated by South Eastern HSC Trust’s Health Development Service in partnership with the Primary Care MDT Social Work Service

Poster for the “Downpatrick Neuro Café” event organized by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, FFP Down CIC, and CYPSP. The background is blue with illustrations of diverse people in vibrant colors. The main heading reads “Downpatrick Neuro Café.” Subheading invites parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD, and those awaiting assessment, to an information and support event. Details include: Event features: Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organizations, interactive workshops for parents/carers (first come, first served), and light refreshments. Date and time: Friday 27 February 2026, 10 am – 12 noon. Location: SERC Downpatrick Campus, Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6ND. Contact numbers for Niall (07971 334 537) and Noelle (07872 422 101) are provided. Footer notes that the event is facilitated by South Eastern HSC Trust’s Health Development Service in partnership with the Primary Care MDT Social Work Service