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Western Area FYI – Issue 24 – November 2025

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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 from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated November 2025, Issue 24. The newsletter includes sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects, Childcare Partnership, Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media, and a CRIS Leaflet

Download Issue 24

(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

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117     paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

FREE online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops

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Ygam are offering free training on gaming and gambling harm prevention for CYP in Northern Ireland. Our training can either be delivered online or to teams face-to-face and we have many programmes to suit your industry.

Our main programmes include:

  • Parent programme: Online 90-minute course introducing gaming & gambling harm prevention, with tips & tools to help parents/carers navigate and start conversations.
  • Teachers: CPD accredited training which is A 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving educators a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.
  • Youth Workers: A CPD accredited 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving youth workers a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.

We also have programmes in Health & Social Care, Early Help, Supporting Children in Care, diverse communities and gaming & eSports.

For more information about our work, visit www.ygam.org or email training@ygam.org

 

Promotional flyer for Ygam's free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included

Promotional flyer for Ygam’s free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included

Technology Facilitated Abuse: Safeguarding Through Awareness

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While we may be much more connected through the use of social media and other technologies, we may inadvertently leave ourselves vulnerable to abuse. To mark the 16 Days of Action for Domestic Violence, we are delighted to welcome Steve McNeill, Child Safeguarding Lead from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. With 24 years experience working with children and families, Steve has a special interest in tech and how is might be used to stalk, threaten and control victims and survivors.

If you work with families in the Community and Voluntary or statutory sectors, this half day training is for you.

When: Friday 28th November 2025 9.30am – 1pm (registration from 9am)

Where: Mellon Country Inn, Beltany Road, Omagh

To book a place, click ‘read more’ and then the link on the flyer.

If you’d like more information about the event, please contact Dr Priscilla Magee at priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

 

A purple event poster titled "Technology Facilitated Abuse" features a smartphone displaying a woman's face wrapped in barbed wire. The event is scheduled for Friday 28th November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm (registration from 9 am) at Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. The poster highlights how technology, while helpful, is increasingly used by abusers to stalk, harass, and monitor victims. The interactive session, facilitated by Steve McNeill (SEHSCT), will demonstrate real-time scenarios to inform and improve service responses. Contact Priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net to book. Logos of WHSCT, SEHSCT, CYPSP, and PSNI are included.

A purple event poster titled “Technology Facilitated Abuse” features a smartphone displaying a woman’s face wrapped in barbed wire. The event is scheduled for Friday 28th November 2025, from 9:30 am to 1 pm (registration from 9 am) at Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. The poster highlights how technology, while helpful, is increasingly used by abusers to stalk, harass, and monitor victims. The interactive session, facilitated by Steve McNeill (SEHSCT), will demonstrate real-time scenarios to inform and improve service responses. Contact Priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net to book. Logos of WHSCT, SEHSCT, CYPSP, and PSNI are included.

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Western Area FYI – Issue 22 – September 2025

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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.

Newsletter titled 'FYI – For Your Information' from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated September 2025, Issue 22. It lists contents including Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training/Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects/Childcare Partnership/Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media Links, and CRIS Leaflet

Newsletter titled ‘FYI – For Your Information’ from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated September 2025, Issue 22. It lists contents including Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training/Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects/Childcare Partnership/Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media Links, and CRIS Leaflet

Download Issue 22

(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

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117     paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

FSH Newsletter – August Edition

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The August edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at:  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/46617/fsh-newsletter-aug2025.pdf

(Please Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).

As summer begins to wind down and the back-to-school buzz starts to build, we’re here to help you make the most of the season and prepare for the months ahead. Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional working with families, this edition is packed with useful updates, local services, and seasonal activities to support you and those you work with.

We have been busy gathering a fantastic mix of information—from fun end-of-summer events to practical resources for the new school term. We know this time of year can be a mix of excitement and stress, so we hope this newsletter brings a bit of ease, inspiration, and connection.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.