Promoting choice, control and independence
for disabled people in Sheffield
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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Urgent EU Settlement Scheme Deadline
Do you know a disabled person who needs support to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme? If they are a European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen, they and their family will need to apply to get settled status before 30 June 2021. Please refer anyone you know to Citizens Advice Sheffield on 0808 278 7820 , who can help people with their application.
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Time for a Special Thank You to All our Volunteers
During ‘Volunteers’ Week’( 1 – 7 June ) we are proud to be celebrating the contribution of our volunteers to the work of Disability Sheffield – whether that is with Sheffield Cycling 4 All, Sheffield Voices, delivering PPE, our advocacy and information service, engagement and influence work or as a trustee. Particularly during the past year of the pandemic we would not have been able to support and engage with so many disabled people without them.
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Concern Over Vaccine Passports Phone App
Disability Sheffield has sent a letter to the Cabinet Office’s Disability Unit expressing concern that disabled people may find themselves unable to use services and get into events if Vaccine Passports become regarded as essential in the UK.
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Cycling in Hillsborough Park
Pre-book trike cycling in Hillsborough Park
For more information get in contact or go to our website.
Website – http://sheffieldcycling4all.org/
Email – info@sheffieldcycling4all.org
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Cycling in Hillsborough Park
Pre-book trike cycling in Hillsborough Park
For more information get in contact or go to our website.
Website – http://sheffieldcycling4all.org/
Email – info@sheffieldcycling4all.org
Call or text...
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Under the Stars TV - 8 - 9pm
Join Under the Stars TV at their next exciting slot on Sheffield Live TY featuring their fabulous Friday DJs……and a few surprises. View details
MORE DETAILSBlack Men, Trauma and Mental Health -7.15 start
Adira in association with Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust and Sheffield Flourish presents a live virtual event for the African-Caribbean community.
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Pause at Step 3 of the Roadmap
In England from 21 June, there’s a 4-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap. After 2 weeks, the government will review the data to see if the risks from the new Covid variant have reduced. It’s expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July. It’s six months ago this week since the start of the vaccination programme. See the latest briefing from NHS Sheffield including the vaccination campaign to target young people aged 18+ .
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New Employment Toolkit is Ambitious about Autism
Autistic job seekers are among the most disadvantaged, with just 22% of people with autism in full-time paid employment, the lowest of all disabled groups. The charities Ambitious about Autism and The Autism Education Trust have launched their Transition to Employment Toolkit to support disadvantaged autistic young people into the job market, following the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Debbie's Rambling is Accessible
Disabled rambler Debbie North, who was recently interviewed by Clare Balding for her Radio Four programme Ramblings,will be seeing the sights near Sheffield this summer as she leads an accessible and wheelchair-friendly adventure in the Peak District. Debbie, who lives in Cumbria was a keen hill walker until a spinal condition meant she now has to use a wheelchair. She is now passionate about making the countryside accessible.
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