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The Centre for Independent Living

We are a membership and user led organisation, run and controlled by disabled people. We promote independent living for disabled people in Sheffield. By independent living we mean that disabled people have the same freedom and rights to exercise choice and control over their own lives as any other person.

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ADHD Survey

ADHD Survey

Sheffield Autism Partnership Network and Sheffield Voices are working together to hear the experiences of people living with or suspecting they have ADHD. They want to hear from people with ADHD of all ages about what kind of support already exists, how good it is, and what kind of support you wish was available.

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Could you Volunteer with SC4A?

Could you Volunteer with SC4A?

This year is going to be a busy one for Sheffield Cycling 4 All with a new evening session and a fortnightly Saturday session in Hillsborough Park plus twice weekly off-road cycling sessions at Parkwood Springs! All of this means that our inclusive cycling project is in need of new volunteers.

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We're Hiring Travel Support Workers!

We're Hiring Travel Support Workers!

Disability Sheffield has recently taken over the operation of the Sheffield Travel Support service. As a result we are looking to recruit more Travel Support Workers, initially on £12 per hour zero-hours contracts whilst we work out the service’s needs.

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Monday 24th February

Disabled Persons Peer-to- Peer Meetings - 11am - 1pm

Great news as we continue to build a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and...

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Monday 3rd March

Disability Sheffield Drop In - 11am - 12noon

We run drop-in sessions to hear from anyone with a disability who wants to join in and share discussion on accessibility, news and any...

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Tuesday 4th March

Awareness Training NHS Screening - 1 - 2.30pm

To increase knowledge and understanding of the 3 NHS
Cancer Screening Programmes (Bowel, Breast and Cervical) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and...

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Sunday 9th March

Are Friends Electric Club Night - 2 - 5pm

The club is hosted by Isaac and Stuart White (with contributions from other DJs). Isaac is living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the event at...

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Help Shape Online Information for Palliative and End of Life Care

Help Shape Online Information for Palliative and End of Life Care

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are conducting a survey to understand how they should best provide information online about palliative and end of life care. Whether you are receiving care, supporting a loved one, or a carer, your thoughts and experiences can help to develop better online information that reflects people’s needs.

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Let’s Talk about Sheffield’s Draft Older People’s Housing Strategy

Let’s Talk about Sheffield’s Draft Older People’s Housing Strategy

Sheffield City Council has drafted a new five-year Older People’s Housing Strategy and want to hear your views on it.
The Strategy aims to improve housing choice and support for older adults living in all types of housing. The survey is open now until March 12th, 2025.

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Campaign against Cuts to Disability Benefits

Campaign against Cuts to Disability Benefits

Ongoing speculation about Government cuts to disability benefits are worrying many disabled people. The Government are due to outline their proposals in March 2025. You can add your name to Scope’s campaign.

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