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Issue 137 – Southern Area FYI – 21st November 2024

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Welcome to Issue 137 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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The run up to Christmas hasn’t eased the workload of key services and organisations supporting children, young people and families. A lot of colleagues we have spoken with are under more pressure to support families at this time of the year with practical and emotional support. Please have a look through this edition of ‘FYI’ and, if there is anything that may be of use to you, your colleagues or families with whom you work, then be sure to pass on this vital information.

Our next edition, and the last issue of 2024, will be on Thursday 5th December, so please make sure any submissions for inclusion are with us by Tuesday 3rd December.

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)

ABC Council Community Support Hubs

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A number of ‘Community Support Hubs’ offering confidential help, support and advice for residents across the Council area, as well as a warm welcome and cup of tea, will open up to the public in November.

Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these Community Support Hubs will give residents an opportunity to meet with key support organisations who will give advice and guidance around matters relating to housing, food, fuel, universal credit, advice provision and more.

The Hubs will also offer information on home safety, waste management, training and employability, health and wellbeing, as well as signposting to the correct support organisations to ensure people can access the right help for their circumstances.

The Community Support Hub information is now live on the Council website and can be previewed on the link below:

Drop-in Community Support Hubs – where everyone is welcome – Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Please download the following Community Support Hub flyers for information on venues and dates:

The QR code on the flyer will take you directly to our Council website.

The first Community Support Hub took place in Lurgan Town Hall on Tuesday 12th November 2024. 

Education Authority Regional Assessment of Need

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The purpose of the survey is to identify the needs and inequalities facing children and young people and vulnerable groups who experience poor educational, health or social outcomes. Our aim is to listen to and learn from children and young people and act on their views and opinions. Your feedback will inform future decision.

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The survey will close at 4pm on 22nd November 2024

Issue 136 – Southern Area FYI – 7th November 2024

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Welcome to Issue 136 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

 Download Issue 136 – FYI – 7th November 2024

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More activities, opportunities, training and awareness for you to have a look at in the Southern Area. Please feel free to click on the links provided to find out more and register.

For anyone who attends our Locality Planning Groups, please complete the survey on Page 3 to give your feedback on how you would like to see next year’s meetings. For those who do not attend these meetings, contact us to find out what they are and what they do, and, most importantly, what benefit they can be to you.

See you again in a fortnight!

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)

Family Fund Information and Support Events

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On Wednesday 6 November, Family Fund will be hosting an information and support event in Portadown, for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. Come and meet organisations and charities that can help, and find out more about access to Family Fund’s support services, grants and information.

Location: Millennium Court, 5-7 William Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3NX

Date and time: Wednesday 6 November, between 9.30am and 2pm

Register for event here: www.familyfund.org.uk/portadownnov24