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
We are excited to invite you to a Parent Workshop and Information Session for our new program, Beyond Bricks Wellness, on Wednesday, November 27th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Fermanagh House.
This workshop will introduce Beyond Bricks Wellness, a pilot program designed to support children aged 5–12 who are experiencing emotional health and well-being challenges. Through play-based approaches, we aim to foster a trusting environment where children can understand their emotions and develop resilience skills for now and in the future.
Recognising the essential role of parents in this journey, we are also committed to supporting parents’ well-being.
This session will provide valuable insights on supporting your child’s emotional growth, along with resources for enhancing your own well-being as caregivers. Additionally, we welcome your feedback to help shape and improve our programs.
Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
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
The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register and Queen’s University Belfast are delighted to share with you our free resources on sleep and CP. These resources are the results of Dr Mary-Elaine McCavert’s PhD on sleep disturbances in children with CP and were created alongside children with CP and their parents thanks to the support of the John Glover Memorial Award.
All three resources (including one for families and one for the GP core team) can be found and downloaded from here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/NorthernIrelandCerebralPalsyRegister/Sleep-disturbances-Cerebral-palsy/ . For your convenience, we have attached the resource for educational staff. We hope this supports you and your pupils with CP, who may also have difficulties with sleep.
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Not sure what to put in your child’s lunchbox?
Watch our free “Lunchbox and Snack Ideas” webinar for some inspiration for healthy packed lunches and top tips at https://youtu.be/JN8YfPjGnGs?si=OkQVMhgrqVXMsLKF
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A NEW Constipation in children series is now LIVE
You can view it here: Constipation in children – YouTube
These short videos provide information from a Registered Dietitian and Children’s Continence Nurse on:
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The Childhood and Teenage nutrition video survey 2024 has *LAUNCHED*
It’s your chance to have your say on what videos on childhood and teenage nutrition you want to see on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel!
Fill out the short survey at this link https://forms.office.com/e/1SqWt6z360
Please share the attached flyer and link with relevant service users and staff.
Closing date: 1st October
