Regional Social Work Lead for Looked After Children *All views are my own* Department of Health (SPPG)
Northern Ireland, United Kingd
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Im raising money to enable other families can avail of the support and care we received when the triplets were born. Tinylife were a lifeline to Brian, and myself. Any support would be greatly received or the offer of a foot rub!!
tinylife.enthuse.com/pf/edel…
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Minister @GordonLyons1 and @HealthDpt Minister Mike Nesbitt have announced a collaborative new programme to support young people leaving care and help prevent homelessness.
👇Read more:
communities-ni.gov.uk/news/h…
ALT Housing Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with Viki Balciunaite, a care experienced young person who spoke about the programme at the launch of New Foundations.
ALT Minister Lyons talking to Viki Balciunaite at the launch of New Foundations.
ALT Minister Lyons speaking at the launch of New Foundations.
ALT A group photo with Minister Lyons, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Viki Balciunaite.
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📚 Starting a new school term can be challenging for children in foster care but foster carers play a vital role in helping them thrive.
@FosterlineGov shares how to support learning for the babies, children, and young people in your care.
👉 fosterline.info/blogs-and-ne…
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The Trust Trap campaign has been launched by @safeguardingni and @PoliceServiceNI
It uses visual assets to highlight online risks and reporting pathways.
The Health Minister said 'no child should ever feel alone, afraid or manipulated by someone hiding behind a screen'.
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HEY YOU! help us share NIs central online early intervention emotional mental health & wellbeing hub designed by young people for young people-Parents & Teachers too- VIEW NOW for loads of FREE advice, info & signposting, videos & local MH training🙌
cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellne…👇
ALT Image with green background and pink and blue blobs with text and QR code promoting CYPSP Youth Wellness Web - includes cypsp logo
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📢 Changes to UC Benefits & PIP could hit CEP hard — especially the U25s.
At the CLA we need real stories to help inform policy. Your voice matters.
Faced benefit barriers? Let us know: [email protected]
#CareLeavers #UniversalCredit #PIP #MakeCareCount #CareExperienced
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The Health Minister has launched a 14-week public consultation on a draft Children’s and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework.
➡️Info and consultation: health-ni.gov.uk/news/public…
ALT A graphic showing silhouettes of children playing together with text laid over it. The text reads: "Children’s and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework"
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📢 Care-experienced & aged 16–24?
Researchers at Uni of Bath want to hear how placement changes impacted you—what helped, what didn’t, and what could improve.
If you’ve had 2+ moves, share your voice!
Contact Cody: [email protected]
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Consultation to seek views on plans to simplify and streamline sentencing framework for children.
Further info: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-…
ALT Consultation. Sentencing framework for children. Closing date 4 July 2025. Decorative images and DoJ logo included.
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Today we were welcomed by the widening participation team at Ulster University for conversations with voluntary sector about how yp can be better supported on their academic journey. Pieces of good practice showcased including our own FAA residential @healthdpt @UlsterUni
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We’ve installed 10 communication boards across Lisburn and Castlereagh that use symbols, pictures and words to help children and young people with additional needs connect, communicate and play with confidence.
It’s all part of our commitment to making parks and open spaces more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone in our community.
For more information lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/…
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🟡TOMORROW🟡
Thinking of adopting? Come along to our adoption info event tomorrow evening in Enniskillen to find out more.
📅Mon 10 Mar
🕒7–9pm
📍Circle Room, Enniskillen Hotel, 72 Forthill St, BT74 6AJ
No registration required. All welcome. An adopter will also be available.
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Could you adopt Scarlett*?
Scarlett is a wonderful, happy 3 year old girl who brings light and love into the lives of those she comes into contact with. She is thriving in her foster home and her new family will be provided with advice and support.
adoptionandfostercare.hscni.…
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🌟MARCH’S FOSTERING WEDNESDAY🌟
💻Virtual fostering info session
📅Wed 12 March
🕐1pm-1.30pm
Join via MS Teams:👇
Meeting ID: 378 360 474 65
Passcode: zz2QsH
No need to register, just drop in to find out more about becoming a HSC NI foster carer.
#CouldYouFoster
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We have launched, SAFE4U, a new service that provides specialist support for children and young people who have been impacted by sexual abuse and harm.
southerntrust.hscni.net/safe…
Fantastic opportunity for any NISCC registered staff to hear more around Northern Irelands Framework for Integrated Therapeutic Care and our aspirations to provide enhanced care to our young people which is attachment informed and trauma focused. Register now!
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Busy week ahead with fostering events:👇
adoptionandfostercare.hscni.…
Unless specified, these info sessions are open to all, with no registration required. Drop in or join a virtual session that suits you to find out more about #fostering with us.
#CouldYouFoster #HSCNIFosterCare
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City Hall will be lit up in a variety of colours this evening to mark #CareDay25 - the world's biggest celebration of children & young people who have grown up in care.
#BelfastLightsAtNight @VOYPIC
ALT City Hall lit up multi-coloured
A fabulous night celebrating Care Day 25 hosted by VOYPIC🎉. The staff team went above and beyond to provide a wonderful evening honouring our young people 🙌🏽, compared by @BBCMarkSimpson. I was humbled and honoured to be with them on their special day! #CareDay25
