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.
WARNING – Data Breach – April 2025
Between the dates of Friday 28th March and Tuesday 1st April, Disability Sheffield suffered a data breach. The Disability Sheffield – Data Breach Document explains what happened, what data was affected, the actions we have taken and what you can do to help mitigate the effects if you were affected.
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Quality Performance from our Advocacy Service
We are very proud that Disability Sheffield Advocacy Service has been awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark for a further 3 years from the National Development Team for Inclusion . It is the UK’s only independent quality performance mark for organisations offering independent advocacy; an essential service for people who need support to express their needs and have increased choice and control in their lives.
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Could you be a Disability Sheffield Trustee?
We are seeking to appoint up to three new trustees to our Board, including to the key role of Treasurer.As a Disabled People’s User-Led Organisation (DPULO) we are very keen to hear from disabled applicants .LGBTQ+ and ethnically diverse communities are also currently under-represented on our board, similarly younger people, which we are also hoping to redress.Closing Date: 9am, 29 September
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More Electric Cycles for Loan!
Sheffield Cycling 4 All, our inclusive cycling project, has added three new electric cycles to their loan fleet to loan for free for up to three months ! They don’t just hand over the keys – the loan includes a free trial, personalised support and ongoing checks and advice .
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Housing Allocations Policy Consultation - 10am - 5.30pm
Share your views on Sheffield City Council’s draft Housing Allocations Policy and discuss the proposed changes with their officers. Get help to complete the survey.
MORE DETAILSWork Life Coaching Workshop for Women - 10am - 12.30pm
A free online practical and inspiring women’s development coaching workshop giving you time to reflect and focus on yourself and what’s important to you.Event...
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Paid Role at Independent Disability Advisory Panel
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched an expression of interest application process to become a member of the new Independent Disability Advisory Panel. The Panel is part of the Government’s commitment to improving collaboration with Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. The closing date is midnight Monday 29 September
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Justice For Hate Crime Victims Campaign
Hate crime against disabled people is often not seen as a serious matter and so victims of it are often left without the perpetrators facing a reckoning through the law. Inclusion London has set up a new campaign called ‘Justice for Disabled Victims’, which is calling for changes in the law.
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Direct Payment Provider Forum
Do you receive a Direct Payment? If so, there’s an opportunity to have your say on the subject in the city soon. Sheffield Town Hall will be hosting the first local Direct Payment Provider Forum on Monday 22nd September from 10am to 1pm in Reception Rooms A & B at Sheffield Town Hall. The Forum will bring together care and support providers, the Direct Payment team and people who use direct payments.
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