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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 21 May 2026

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Graphic titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 21/05/26” with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The left side shows a report cover reading “How are Children & Young People doing in NI? Northern Ireland Outcome Monitoring Report with Trends 2017–24/25” and “Improving Outcomes,” alongside a photo of hands holding a page with charts and graphs. The right side highlights key findings from the report, including fewer children but growing need, health improvements alongside emerging concerns, rising disability and mental health pressures, strong educational attainment with attendance challenges, increasing numbers of looked-after children, and ongoing poverty and inequality. A footer invites contact via email for sharing information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group.

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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

 

Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

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Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.

Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.

Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book

Mindset leaflet 

Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – May 2026

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Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services, and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Newsletter cover titled “Fortnightly News” from the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups, May 2026 edition, with a short welcome message and the CYPSP logo on a blue geometric background.

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For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

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Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Help Kids Talk – Basic Awareness and Level One training

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Book your free place online at the Kelp Kids Talk website or email helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk 

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.