The Newry Locality group was established in June 2016 and consists of twenty members. The group is made up of a broad range of community, statutory and voluntary organisations with the remit for children and young people in the area. The group aims to improve the outcomes for children and young people through a multiagency planning approach. The locality planning group is an ongoing process of engagement with children, young people and their families. This group will take into account the emerging needs collected at the Stakeholder event held in November 2014.
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Southern Area Locality Planning Groups Issue 5 FYI 14th March 2019- Welcome to the 5th edition of our information bulletin, FYI (For Your Information). We are sharing local information to help improve outcomes for children and young people, whether they may Continue Reading →
Southern Area Locality Planning Groups – FYI – 28 February 2019- Welcome to the 4th edition of our information bulletin, FYI (For Your Information). We are sharing local information to help improve outcomes for children and young people, whether they may Continue Reading →
Our Journey Through Disability- The Newry Locality Planning Group are holding an event for parents, carers, services and workers in the Newry and Mourne area to learn more about what support is available for Continue Reading →
Southern Area Locality Planning Groups – FYI – February 2019- Welcome to the 3rd edition of our information bulletin, FYI (For Your Information). We are sharing local information to help improve outcomes for children and young people, whether they may Continue Reading →
Southern Area LPG Newsletter Issue 2 – 31st January 2019- Please find attached, Issue 2 of the recently launched Southern Area LPG Members Newsletter. Our aim is to share local information which can improve outcomes for children and young people, whether Continue Reading →Action Plan and Priorities
Mental, Emotional and Physical Health Needs
- Need for services to help support children whose parents have mental health issues
- Need for safe place for kids to play – not enough free space
- Need for support for children and young people with ADHD
- Need to reduce drugs problem
- Need to look at the problems caused by “isolation”
Family Support Services
- Need for education around agency referral processes for families
- Need for more education around the Family Support Hub
- Need for support for newcomer families – e.g. healthcare/Needs of BME children outside of school (e.g. homework)
- Communication problems – communities not being aware of services/agencies available to them
- Vocational subjects need to be promoted more especially for young people who are involved with the Youth Justice Agency
Service Providers – Capacity Building
- Agencies not reaching those who are most in need
- Need for outreach services – coming out into the community
- Need for partnership working.
Engagement of Children, Young People and Families
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