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e-Bug Resource

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Promotional leaflet for e-Bug, a free health education programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency. The leaflet promotes flexible, interactive resources for youth groups, community organisations and informal learning settings across Northern Ireland. It includes the e-Bug logo, photos of young people taking part in activities, and a "Beat the Bugs" resource cover. Key messages highlight learning to prevent infections spreading, practise good hand hygiene and keep antibiotics working. The leaflet lists resources such as guides for youth leaders, step-by-step activities, interactive games and discussions, and the Antibiotic Guardian youth badge. Contact details, a website link (www.e-Bug.eu/en-xi), email address (amr@hscni.net) and a QR code are provided.

Promotional leaflet for e-Bug, a free health education programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency. The leaflet promotes flexible, interactive resources for youth groups, community organisations and informal learning settings across Northern Ireland. It includes the e-Bug logo, photos of young people taking part in activities, and a “Beat the Bugs” resource cover. Key messages highlight learning to prevent infections spreading, practise good hand hygiene and keep antibiotics working. The leaflet lists resources such as guides for youth leaders, step-by-step activities, interactive games and discussions, and the Antibiotic Guardian youth badge. Contact details, a website link (www.e-Bug.eu/en-xi), email address (amr@hscni.net) and a QR code are provided.

The e-Bug Programme is an international partnership hosted by UKHSA. It aims to help countries respond to their National Action Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance, by promoting context specific public education on preventing infections and responding to antimicrobial resistance 

The e-Bug programme supports UK Government efforts to respond to antimicrobial resistance by promoting public education on: 

  • Preventing infection, including promoting good hygiene practices in homes, schools and communities
  • Understanding the symptoms and signs of infection, and knowing when to self-care and when to seek professional advice
  • Knowing the risks and benefits of antimicrobials, and only taking them as and when directed by a healthcare professional

This is done by providing wrap around messaging to children and young people through their trusted information sources, including their schools, their parents and caregivers, and their community leaders. 

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e-Bug website – https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi

Western Area FYI: Issue 32 – August 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.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for August 2026, Issue 33. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 UNCRC in Action.

Cover page of the “FYI – For Your Information” newsletter for August 2026, Issue 33. The page has a blue background with the FYI logo at the top left and logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top right. A contents list highlights: 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 and Family Support Hubs; Section 11 Useful Links and Informative Media Links; and Section 12 UNCRC in Action.

 

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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

Issue 169 – Southern Area FYI – 23 July 2026

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Welcome to Issue 169 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

Cover graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups newsletter, Issue 169, dated 23 July 2026. The CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top beside a blue banner reading “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups”. An illustration of two hands holding a tablet displays the “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of blue, green, purple and white squares contains icons representing email, telephone, website, and user information. The issue number and date are shown at the bottom left.

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This is one of two editions of ‘FYI’ which will circulate throughout the summer. Our next edition is on Thursday 13th August, so please bear this in mind when sharing any of your flyers and information.

Pages 3 to 6 of this month’s issue include links to some Report Cards which have recently been produced to demonstrate/highlight the impact of just some of the projects which we, along with our members, have been involved in during the first half of 2026. Please take the time to read through the Scorecards and you might even see some familiar faces in the photos which are included! 

We hope you are enjoying your summer and get a chance to have a well-earned break (if you haven’t already).

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 16 July 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 16/07/26. The newsletter highlights the ‘Take A Stand NI’ campaign against teenage domestic abuse. Two promotional posters are shown, featuring the campaign logo, a raised hand image, QR codes linking to Instagram, and messages including ‘Stand Against Teenage Domestic Abuse’ and ‘Together we can make a difference. Speak up. Take action.’ Contact email for Locality Planning Belfast: 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

Summer of Fun Awaits: NAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

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Families across the Northern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, withCover image for the Northern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.” the launch of the Northern Area Outcomes Group (NAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering areas across the Northern HSCT area and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.