All About YOUth – Conference for Those Working with Children & Young People – 26 February 2026

Everyone who works or volunteers with children and young people in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council Area – This day is all about YOU!

📅 Thursday 26th February 2026
⏰ 9.30am–3.30pm
📍 Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre

Join us, and keynote speaker Dr Martin McMullan (CEO, Youth Action), for a day of learning, connection and inspiration, where we’ll be focusing on wellbeing, networking, shared learning and celebrating good practice across the sector.

Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Places are limited and booking is essential.🔗 Register here: https://orlo.uk/FtmVC

Download Information Flyer

A promotional poster titled “All about YOUth” for a conference aimed at those working with children and young people. The poster includes colourful speech bubbles with the words “Self-Care,” “Networking,” and “Sharing & Celebrating Good Practice.” Event details list the date as Thursday 26th February, time from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and location at Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, with light refreshments and lunch provided. A QR code is shown for booking, along with a note that spaces are limited. Logos from The Executive Office, T:buc, T:buc Councils, CYPSP, and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council appear at the bottom. Two illustrated figures stand on either side of the speech bubbles

Schools Networking Event – Newry, Mourne & South Armagh – 4 February 2026

Upcoming networking event for schools in the Newry & Mourne and South Armagh areas, with the aim to raise awareness of local support services in this area with school staff, including services for children, young people and families/parents/carers.

📅 Wednesday 4th February
⏰ 2.00pm–5.00pm
📍 Newry High School

Over 30 services will be attending, hosting information stalls and sharing details of supports available to schools and families. 

School staff are invited to drop in at any time to get information as well as some light refreshments.

If you are a service provider, register your information stall for FREE here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNMGDBB

Download Information Flyer

A promotional flyer for a “Networking Event – Connecting Schools with Local Support Services.” The flyer invites school staff from primary and post‑primary schools, along with local service providers, to attend a networking event about support available for children, young people and families in Newry, Mourne and South Armagh. The event takes place on Wednesday 4 February 2026, from 2pm to 5pm, at Newry High School. Light refreshments will be available. There is a button labelled “Register to Attend,” with instructions for service providers to register stalls via a link and for school staff to email localityplanning@ci-ni.org.uk. Logos of CYPSP and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council appear at the bottom

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 22nd January 2026

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 22 January 2026. The image includes CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The update announces newly published interactive statistical reports on the CYPSP maps platform. Text describes three report types: Trust Area Reports with high-level outcomes at Health and Social Care Trust and Outcomes Group levels; LGD Area Reports showing outcomes at Local Government District level for local comparisons; and UNCRC Reports focused on children’s rights and wellbeing under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A link to the reports page is provided. A footer banner invites users to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net with information for sharing.

Download Issue 

(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

Action Mental Health: Your voice matters

A promotional flyer with two age categories displayed: “Ages 14–17” and “Ages 18–25.” The flyer states “Your voice matters!” and explains that the Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel is conducting a youth‑led scoping exercise to better understand emotional and mental health challenges faced by young people across Northern Ireland. It invites young people to take part in a survey and instructs them to choose the survey based on their age, with two shortened web links provided. There is also a small Action Mental Health logo at the bottom.

A promotional flyer with two age categories displayed: “Ages 14–17” and “Ages 18–25.” The flyer states “Your voice matters!” and explains that the Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel is conducting a youth‑led scoping exercise to better understand emotional and mental health challenges faced by young people across Northern Ireland. It invites young people to take part in a survey and instructs them to choose the survey based on their age, with two shortened web links provided. There is also a small Action Mental Health logo at the bottom.

The Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel are carrying out a youth-led scoping exercise to better understand the emotional and mental health challenges young people face across Northern Ireland. You can help us by taking part in this survey. 

Youth Panel Flyer

Choose the survey based on your age;

Ages 14-17

Ages 18-25 

Connect North Library Drop in Sessions: January & February 2026 (Northern HSC Trust Area)

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

 

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you need.

In partnership with Libraries NI, Drop-In sessions are hosted in libraries across the Northern Trust.

No appointment needed—just drop in!

 

Upcoming Drop-ins: –

At each Drop-In session, you can:

  • Chat with a Connect North Link Worker
  • Learn about local groups, services & events
  • Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting

 

Full list of locations & times heck-out our directory for a date and location that works for you:

www.connectnorth.co.uk  

 

To learn more about Connect North or how to refer someone:

Contact: connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net

www.connectnorth.co.uk

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