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for disabled people in Sheffield
Blog Archive
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Please Nominate Us During 12 Days Of Giving
15 November 2022
The festive period is a time for giving and we are hoping you can help up with our funding by nominating us for a £1,000 grant donation which could make a real difference to the work we do at Disability Sheffield . Your nomination could be the one that helps us win and all you need do is enter our name into the draw.Thank you!
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Join our Freelance Training Network
09 November 2022
Disability Sheffield is looking to create a network of freelance trainers with a lived experience of disability.We want to create a space so trainers can learn from each other and support each other and where we can support other disabled people to become trainers. If you are interested in being part of this network please get in touch.
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Paid Placements for Disabled Young People
21 October 2022
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 70 paid placements for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are available across the country in the natural heritage sector. Disabled young people are among those whose applications will be prioritised by host organisations. The closing date for a placement in the Hope Valley is 12pm Friday 11th November 2022.
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Feed your Family for Less
07 October 2022
Sheffield’s Sweet Enough has produced a new digital booklet which aims to help you eat healthier and squeeze more out of your weekly food budget. At this very worrying time for families, with the cost of living rising and people struggling to make ends meet, you’ll find some tasty, quick and healthy recipe ideas and useful shopping tips to support you in the colder months.
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Black History Month Events
03 October 2022
It’s Black History Month, celebrating the contribution made to Britain by black people in the past and in the present. There are a host of events being held locally in partnership with the African Heritage Culture Forum, which aims to showcase the achievements of Sheffield’s African heritage community.
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Sheffield Community Health Update
30 September 2022
NHS Sheffield CCG has become part of the new NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Their latest community news includes details of the new GP access service starting on 1 October and a Covid-19 and flu update plus the last chance to have your say on Sheffield GPs’ plans to move into new buildings before the public consultation closes next week.
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Report Aims for a New Partnership
18 August 2022
Disabled people’s voices need to be valued and prioritised in the planning and delivery of health and care services. This report sets out the findings of research carried out by The King’s Fund and Disability Rights UK into how disabled people are currently involved in health and care system design, and what ‘good’ might look like in a new partnership.
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Stroke Survivor and Carer Panel Recruiting Members
15 August 2022
Do you have lived experience of stroke as either a stroke survivor or a carer? Do you want to make sure that stroke services are equal and fair for all? Do you live in Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield? The South Yorkshire Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (SY ISDN) are recruiting for new members for the Stroke Survivor and Carer Panel. The closing date for applications is 9 September 2022
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Deepness Dementia Conference
09 August 2022
Deepness Dementia Media is a non-profit organisation that provides radio shows, online education courses and many other projects in order to encourage living well with dementia. It is run by people living with Dementia for people living with Dementia . Their conference in Sheffield is taking place on the 26th and 27th of September 2022.
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Free Digital Skills Course For Young Adults
18 July 2022
Interested in improving your digital skills and aged between 18-25? This Young Entrepreneur Skills (YES) course for disabled young adults – a mix of remote and in person sessions – is offered by Leonard Cheshire in partnership with the John Lewis Foundation.
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