Tag Archives: news/events

Our Spectrum Story

Posted on by

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is proud to support Our Spectrum Story, a powerful theatre production by Uplift Performing Arts that celebrates autistic voices, experiences and talents. We would be grateful for your support in promoting this event to your service users, networks and relevant contacts.

Event Details
📅 Thursday 5 November 2026
🕢 7:00pm
📍 The Braid Theatre, Ballymena

This inspiring and thought-provoking production showcases authentic autistic experiences through performance, storytelling and creativity. The event offers an opportunity to increase understanding of autism while celebrating the strengths, perspectives and talents of autistic individuals.

🎟️ Tickets can be booked online at: thebraid.ticketsolve.com

Parenting Week 2026 – Making Connections

Posted on by

As part of Parenting Week, Parentline NI invite parents and carers of children experiencing emotionally based school non-attendance to connect, share experiences and find suppot over tea, coffee and treats.

Come along for a cuppa, some cake and a chance to chat, connect and enjoy a little time together.

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time 7.30pm

Venue: ABC Community Hub, Magharee House, 82 Thomas Street, Portadown.

E-mail: ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk to book your place

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 1 October 2026

Posted on by

The latest Belfast Locality Planning Group (LPG) Update showcases a range of funding opportunities, training programmes, family support initiatives and activities available across Belfast.

This month’s newsletter highlights the Together for Families Enhanced Family Support Services Fund, W5 Dream Space Halloween Camps, mental health and wellbeing resources, and a variety of training and development opportunities for professionals, families and community organisations. It also signposts education, skills and employment programmes for children and young people.

Community groups, practitioners and families are encouraged to explore the full newsletter and take advantage of the opportunities and resources available across the city.

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

Issue 172 – Southern Area FYI – 24 September 2026

Posted on by

Welcome to Issue 172 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter cover for CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The image features the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the "FYI - For Your Information" logo, and the text "Issue 172, 24th September 2026". Coloured blocks on the right contain icons representing email, telephone, web information and user engagement.

Download Southern Area FYI Newsletter

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

Another bumper edition which includes a plethora of opportunities, information, resources and activities for children, young people, parents and practitioners. Please have a read through and share with families and colleagues.

Check out the Awareness Campaign section to find out more about the PHA’s ‘Feeling Anxious?’ Mental Health Awareness Campaign, World Contraception Day 2026 and Parenting Week 2026, where this year’s theme is ‘Making Connections’.

Keep your flyers coming in!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Free October Parent Workshops to support behaviours associated with ADHD and Autism

Posted on by

The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive are running free workshops for parents throughout October.

View attached flyer for more information about free October workshops running online to support parents whose children have behaviours associated with Autism and ADHD. No diagnosis required come along and get some knowledge and tips to support your child at home!

October 1st Stop, Think, Act! 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998478991461?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 6th Attention HQ 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998479243214?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 8th Calm & Connected 10.30am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998479544114?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 13th Thinking Outside the Box 10.30am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998479629369?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 14th Calm & Connected 7.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998479747723?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions about our work or would like to organise any in person workshops, please don’t hesitate to get in contact via info@changinglives.ie or Tel 028 9590 0378.