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E-zine 63 : March 2021
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SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL CARE RESEARCH IN PRACTICE CONFERENCE

The CYPSP Team were delighted to be chosen to share two presentations and three posters at the 8th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference on 10 March 2021 on the Impact of Covid 19 on Children and Young People, Our Journey Through Disability Co-productions and the new Translation Hub needs assessment/development.
 
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CYPSP TRANSLATION HUB

Looking for important information on health, family support, education, housing, employment, safety, Police, Covid 19, government services, EUSS, sign language or useful contacts?

Visit our Translation Hub at http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/translation-hub/ .... where you will find lots of translatable information.  Simply click on the Browsealoud icon and choose your language of choice to view or listen to the information available on our website.

COVID 19 SUPPORT & RESOURCES

We continue to update our Covid 19 central resource. Whether it is tips on parenting, mental health, mindfulness or reading ideas and activities for the kids, visit www.cypsp.hscni.net/covid-19-daily-updates/ and filter on any of the themes pictured for the latest up to date information.
OUTCOME GROUPS
Outcomes Groups continue to develop their Action Plans for the 2021-2024 planning period, incorporating CYPSP's four key regional priority areas.

Work is also underway on Action Plan Monitoring Reports covering the planning period 2017-2021 for each Outcomes Group, which will provide evidence on how outcomes have been progressed in each area.  Once complete, individual reports will be available to download from the CYPSP website.
LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS
HELP CYPSP RENEW & REFRESH
DERRY LOCALITY PLANNING GROUP
Derry, Limavady, Strabane & Waterside LPGs: Fortnightly News
The third edition of Derry, Limavady, Strabane and Waterside LPG news is now available for download.
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Western LPGs: Keeping Safe Online

To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2021 the Western Digital Safeguarding Steering Group of which several members of the Western LPG’s belong to, held a series of events.

The first online event was well attended by professionals working directly with children and families including social work, education, probation, early years, police, youth services, voluntary and community services and a number of students.

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Larne & Carrickfergus LPGs: 'Growing a Healthy, Positive Me' Among 200 Local School Children

Children transitioning from primary to secondary school have been learning how to support their own well-being through an initiative delivered through a collaboration of local partner agencies, including leading mental health charity, Action Mental Health.

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Strabane LPG
The first meeting to renew and refresh the Strabane Locality Planning Group took place on 25 February 2021 and was attended by representatives from 16 organisations delivering services in the Strabane area.  
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FAMILY SUPPORT HUBS
CYPSP's 29 Family Support Hubs continue to be open for referrals across Northern Ireland.  

Visit 
http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs/ for contact / referral information and details.
The latest edition of the Family Support Hubs Newsletter (February 2021) includes advice/guidance for young people, parents, carers and BAME, along with activities to keep the kids entertained.
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Keep up to date with the latest parenting programmes and workshops available and bookable at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/ebpp/.  You will also find training and development opportunities for professionals/staff.
 
NEWS AND EVENTS
As the days start to lengthen and ‘spring is in the air’ make the most of the outdoor environment and try to get outside every day. Explore the countryside, visit a park or help your children get to know their local neighbourhood.

Some Easter activities for you to try and some twists on old favourites can be found HERE.
ONSIDE Project

The ONSIDE Project offers people who are 16+ and who have a disability, the opportunity to get more digitally and socially included. Participants receive a tablet device, and get 6/7 sessions of beginners group training on things like email, using zoom, online safety and accessing books and magazines online for free and lots more.
Participants are also linked with a Community Navigator who will then map out tailored social connections e.g. online hobbies, online health & well-being classes and social media platforms, based on participants’ interests and needs. After the training has finished there is also the opportunity to get involved in volunteering on the project too.
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Ask for ANI Scheme for Victims of Domestic Abuse

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and need support, you can ASK FOR ANI in all Boots pharmacies and any independent pharmacies displaying the logo.

ANI stands for Action Needed Immediately.

The pharmacist will bring you to a safe place on site.
Further Information

Vaccine Information for Young Carers

Action for Children and Barnardo’s have been in contact with the Department of Health and the Medical Advisor of the Covid 19 Vaccine programme.  We have asked for some updated guidance on Young Carers, aged 8-18 years old, and their position in the Vaccine groups and to ensure young carers are acknowledged in this guidance.

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PHA's Pre-consultation for Suicide and Post-vention Services

In September 2019, the Department of Health published a new suicide prevention strategy for Northern Ireland known as Protect Life 2.  The strategy includes specific actions which the PHA is responsible for delivering, and the agency is now undertaking a pre-consultation on these suicide prevention and post-vention services.

The PHA want to actively engage with stakeholders to support the development of future services by taking the views of services users and carers, local communities and providers into account.

Further information and details on how you can get involved can be found HERE.

MACE Project in Northern Ireland: Children's/Family Services Tender Opportunity Now Open!

Interested in being listed as a Provider on the Northern Ireland MACE Dynamic Framework Agreement for the provision of Trauma Informed and Trauma Specific Interventions?

Further information including details on how to apply can be found HERE.

 
Tender Closing Date: 30 April 2021
Zoom Awareness Session: 12 April 2021
Further Info & Booking Details
Free Parent Sessions from ParentLine
Help Kids Talk - Free Basis Awareness Training Webinars

‘Help Kids Talk run FREE BASIC AWARENESS TRAINING WEBINARS on a fortnightly basis.

In our webinar we discuss infant mental health and share our top tips for supporting speech, language and communication development in children aged 0-6 years.

The webinar is suitable for both parents and practitioners and are available to everyone across Northern Ireland.

 
Register Here
Online Employability Programme with Bryson
 
Are you aged 16-65 years old; unemployed and not in education or training; live in the Greater Belfast and Newtownabbey area?

Join Bryson and take part in:
Personal development and confidence sessions; help with CV's and application forms; preparation for job interviews.

Vocational Training Opportunities with Bryson
 
Bryson’s vocational training for young adults aged 16/17 years of age is focused on providing relevant qualifications and personal development to enable learners to progress along the chosen path of their future career.
 

         FURTHER INFORMATION

Education Minister Peter Weir and Health Minister Robin Swann have jointly launched the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework. 

An investment of £6.5million annually will be provided to support mental health and wellbeing within the education sector.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Parenting Programmes

Upcoming Parenting Programmes supported through the MACE Project, covering Newry/Mourne and Armagh areas.
Make sure you take time to play everyday

Play Matters - Play for Parents Guide from PlayBoard (the lead agency for children's play) provides lots of tips and information on the importance of play.

 
PHA have extended the current contract with Solihull to include all Online programmes – this offers free access to all NI residents parents / grandparents / childminders / family / friends etc for a number of programmes.  
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Could you be a Short Breaks carer?

Due to the current Covid 19 pandemic, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust URGENTLY require more carers than ever before, given the pressures that parents are currently facing.

Find out more about the Short Breaks service and how you can help at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/could-you-be-a-short-breaks-carer/

South and East Belfast Family Connections have been supporting families throughout the pandemic through a range of programmes and individual support. We have tailored our service delivery to respond to the expressed needs of families and have used creative and accessible methods to engage with parents.

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Mental Health During Lockdown - ParentLine Podcast

As we fast approach the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown, it is no wonder that many parents are concerned about the future mental health impact of the ongoing pandemic on our children and young people.
 
So, what can we do, as parents, to help safeguard our children against mental health risks?  How do we talk to our children about topics like anxiety, depression or even suicide?  And where do we turn to, if we need extra help?  For some answers to all of these questions and more, our host, Roger Gowdy, recently chatted to Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland.
 
Listen to the podcast or watch the video HERE

 
Thanks, in advance, for tuning in!  The ParentLine Team
Parentline NI

Parents, carers, family members… Call Parentline NI for advice, support or guidance. Freephone 0808 8020 400
The MACE Project
 
If you work with children aged 0 to 3 and / or aged 11-13 and would like to learn more about the MACE Project please join one of our ZOOM awareness sessions (1 hour). 
More Details

 
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A new resource from the Public Health Agency for young people, their parents and carers to support mental wellbeing.  

Contents include healthy lifestyle tips to support your wellbeing, practical ways to manage your thoughts and emotions and useful websites and apps.


DOWNLOAD GUIDE HERE
 

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REVEAL THEIR EXPERIENCES IN LETTERS OF LOCKDOWN
 
Children and young people from across Northern Ireland have put pen to paper and shared their experiences of the pandemic by creating ‘Letters of Lockdown’ which have been published in a booklet.
 
The initiative, which was organised by Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI), invited children and young people to write a letter or draw a picture about their time during lockdown and all the entries have been made into a booklet which is available to download from the charity’s website.
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Baby Basics - Antrim and Newtownabbey

Baby Basics is a volunteer-led project aiming to support new mothers and families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of looking after a new baby.  We provide much needed essentials and equipment to mothers and families who are unable to provide these items for themselves; including but not limited to teenage mums, people seeking asylum and women fleeing domestic abuse and trafficking.
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SUSE+ Vision '21

SUSE+ are running Vision ’21 starting in April 2021. This workshop is designed to help provide some direction and guidance on planning for your future and will include:

Positive Self-Talk; Mental Cleaning; Identifying and Overcoming Barriers; Vision Boards; Goal Setting; Action Planning; Celebrating Achievements. 

This workshop is ideal for anyone who is feeling lost, confused, or indecisive about their future. Anyone who has found themselves unemployed, considering a career change or who just feels like they need a little extra support to help them on their journey.
 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Impact of COVID-19 on Incredible Years Online Survey
 
We know that the pandemic and lockdown have had significant impacts in all areas of our lives including how we work and deliver services to children, young people and families. Covid-19 has created particular challenges for IY group leaders and we know that their experiences of the last year will differ depending on personal and professional circumstances.


We would like to invite IY Parent Programme Group Leaders to share their experiences of adapting ways of working to offer support to families through online programme delivery.


Further information and survey link can be found HERE.

Survey closing date: Thursday 22 April 2021

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