Aisling Smith

@Ed_Authority Ridiculous amount of stress and upset for families this past 24hrs. What engagement took place between the two departments prior to the announcement yesterday? Were all options looked at previously or was the first option just to cancel? Unbelievable. Glad it’s sorted now though.

Following further engagement involving the Education Authority, the Department of Health and the Department of Education, the Department of Health has now been able to confirm that nursing support will be made available at each special school summer scheme site. This represents a workable solution that will enable special school summer schemes to be held this year. The overriding priority of everyone concerned remains the safety and well-being of children and young people, and EA will continue to work with special school principals to urgently prioritise planning for the summer schemes. Engagement will also continue on developing and embedding a robust and stable model for year-round health care provision for special schools.

@Education_NI Such stress and upset for the parents and families in these last 24 hours, why was this intensive engagement not done before yesterday to secure a solution.

STATEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today confirmed that, following intensive engagement between both Departments and the Education Authority, a solution has been secured that will allow special school summer schemes to proceed this year. The Department of Health has confirmed that nursing support will be provided at every summer scheme location. 🔗 Find out more: education-ni.gov.uk/news/ministers…

International Women’s Day Wellbeing Event @dromantine @nmdcouncil

#WeAreHiring - Sessional Support Worker (nights) The successful candidate will provide essential practical support and/or personal care to individuals with learning or physical disabilities and/or Autism. For more info, or to apply, please go to: uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=incredA…

Do you want to know more about dementia? Come along to our Dementia Information Programme in Ballybot House, Newry,BT35 8BG

Reminder: Reaching out is a small but mighty way we can all look out for each other. 💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

@MatthewTaylorNI Well done

Six months ago I was in a psychiatric ward after attempting to take my own life. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek I’m celebrating my first full month with no suicidal plan or thoughts, for the first time since I was 12!!! To anyone who’s struggling, I promise it can get better.

Well done @Alzsoc_Pauline #DementiaActionWeek2024 #DementiaActionWeek

This Wednesday in @LibrariesNI Warrenpoint Library @Alzsoc_Pauline #warrenpoint #DementiaActionWeek2024

This is a great opportunity to meet other people with a dementia diagnosis, take part in friendly discussions, share your experiences and insights to improve services. If you want to know more give me a call.

@SENreformNI @Education_NI Is this an ongoing/longterm focus group? My child will be transitioning from mainstream to unit before summer with the view of fully attending Sept onwards. Interested in getting involved when settled.

Interested in sharing your experience as a parent or carer of a child attending a Special Provision in Mainstream (SPiM) unit? Join our focus group, which will assist @Education_NI in working towards SPiM improvement. Email us at senreformni@gmail.com to express your interest.

Nurture in Nature workshop today in Kinnego Bushcraft at Oxford Island learning about the benefits of child led play in nature

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹! Join this 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 six-week mental health course using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. 🗓️ Every Thursday for 6 weeks beginning 29th February until Thursday 4th April 🕙 7pm-9pm To book a place⬇ pulse.ly/9exdvsqxhn

There are people out there (and here) who are grateful you exist Image: instagram.com/avamariedoodles

This is Sarah and Gemma, Wendy’s daughters. Our mum died peacefully early this morning. She wrote a blog post before she died so you can read about it from her perspective. Sarah and Gemma whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/my-…

Christmas Black Moon disco 🎅 We had an amazing time last month at the Hallowe'en relaunch and will be sharing photos of the night very soon! Make sure to put our Christmas Disco date in your diary! #BlackMoon #socialinclusion #Armagh #inspire #empower #include

Two Hour session on Brain Development . Free Workshop for Expectant Parents & Parents/carers via Microsoft Teams For further information or to book a place please contact 📧lisa.lenaghan@southerntrust.hscni.net #teamSHSCT

@Jennieglee @SouthernHSCT @Safewards Lovely

Our newly refurbished ‘Rainbow Room’ in Bronte Ward is such a beautiful visiting space for our Carers and families ❤️🧡💛🌈💚💙💜@SouthernHSCT @Safewards #RecoveryBeginsWithHope #WeAreTeamBluestone

Volunteers are urgently needed in our local community to support families with young children in Newry & Mourne Do you have parenting experience and have a few hours per week to spare? info@homestartnewry.com Telephone: 028 302 66139/028 417 64120 #newryandmourne