Together for Families Enhanced Family Support Services resources

The Application form and Guidance can be found here Enhanced Family Support Services Resources Application form and Guidance | Department of Health. 

Please make sure that you read the guidance when you are completing the application form as it contains relevant information on Together for Families, the Enhanced Family Support Service and applicant expectations. 

Please note that there is a separate Budget Template which needs to be completed and returned alongside the application form.  Section 4 in the application form also outlines additional information requirements for submission along with the application form. 

Applicants are advised to consider all of the information on the Together for Families  webpage on the Department of Health website, including the webinar recordings and presentation and the presentations that have been provided by each of the 5 HSCTs and the FAQ document. 

The application form is in word format and can be downloaded for completion.  Applications must be submitted in a typed format. Word counts for each question are included in the application form.  Once you have completed your application please submit it and any accompanying attachments to togetherforfamilies@health-ni.gov.uk and make sure you title your email ‘COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR ENHANCED FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES’

The closing date for submission of applications is 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026

In the interest of fairness, while we can respond to general enquiries about applicant expectations and the process, we will not be able to advise on any queries specifically related to individual applications. Responses to relevant general enquiries will be included in the FAQ document which will be updated as enquiries are received. We would advise that you refer to this document during the application period. 

An Enhanced Family Support Service Contact sheet can be found here Enhanced Family Support Service Contact Form – Fill in form(external link opens in a new window / tab): organisation name; key contact details; type of support/service provided; interest in being a lead and/or delivery partner; and HSCT area of interest. This will be used to help prospective applicants identify potential partners for each bid.

Documents

• BHSCT Enhanced Family Support Market Engagement August 2026Microsoft Powerpoint (1.99 MB)
• NHSCT Enhanced Family Support Market Engagement August 2026Microsoft Powerpoint (608.86 KB)
• SHSCT Enhanced Family Support Market Engagement August 2026Microsoft Powerpoint (11.21 MB)
• SEHSCT Enhanced Family Support Market Engagement August 2026Microsoft Powerpoint (19.69 MB)
• WHSCT Enhanced Family Support Market Engagement August 2026Microsoft Powerpoint (2.07 MB)
• Draft EFSS guidance Adobe PDF (780.15 KB)
• Draft application formAdobe PDF (327.91 KB)

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