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Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

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Hear about the dynamic range of support available, along with what specific programmes work best to support parents and families with neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland.

Registration form – Parenting Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

 

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th February 2026

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A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

A newsletter titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 22/01/26” from CYPSP and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. On the left is a colourful illustrated poster showing a lively urban street scene with people, bright neon-style signs, and large text reading “Bank of Ideas 2026.” On the right is information about the reopening of the Bank of Ideas 2026 – Creative Community Fund, including the deadline (Monday 23rd March, 5pm), a description of the programme, details about participatory budgeting, and links to apply or register for an information event. At the bottom is a blue banner encouraging readers to share information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group via email

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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

Teddy Bear Hospital – An Croí Community Hub – 11 February 2026

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Promotional poster for Teddy Bear Hospital at An Croí Community Hub, Trench Road, Londonderry. Features a cartoon teddy bear with medical plasters and icons for bloods, X‑ray/MRI, and wearing scrubs. The event takes place Wednesday 11 February 2026 with two sessions, and booking is essential

Together Altnagelvin Parents Group, University of Ulster Child Health Society and WHSCT Health Improvement and Equality Involvement Dept are holding a 2026 Teddy Bear Hospital.

This event is for parents who have children with medical conditions. It’s a fun parent and child event, the aim is to support children who may have experienced medical traumas, supporting learning through play to help reduce anxieties.

Particularly for children with chronic and long-term conditions who may experience anxiety around appointments, procedures, or hospital settings. Children are encouraged to bring a teddy bear and are supported to carry out procedures such as blood tests, MRIs, and other interventions on their teddies, helping to demystify healthcare in a child-friendly and reassuring way.

Event details:

Date:      Wednesday 11th Feb 2026

Venue:   An Croí Community Hub, Trench Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 2DT

 

 Times & Booking Links:

Note: Please register each child attending on a separate booking. (1 ticket for each child)

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Ygam – FREE Training

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Ygam logo at the top left with a teal circular graphic overlaying an image of a young person lying on a bed using a mobile phone, alongside the text: “Evidence‑based education to safeguard our digital generation.

 

Ygam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people through awareness raising, education, and research. 

Through a portfolio of evidence-based programmes, they develop and deliver training and resources for a range of groups who have influence over children and young people.  

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For more information and to see when the next Ygam workshop is visit www.ygam.org or contact training@ygam.org

 

Western Area FYI: Issue 27 – February 2026

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

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Front page of the FYI newsletter, February 2026, Issue 27. The top left shows the FYI logo with the text ‘For Your Information’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP logos appear in the top right. The page lists the newsletter contents in a blue table: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

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(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 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