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Blog Archive
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Carers Week Campaign for Equality
29 May 2025
Carers Week from 9 to 15 June highlights this year the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role. See the programme of events.
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Emergency Care Research
28 May 2025
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are gathering information to develop a new ‘toolkit’ to help A&E staff identify who needs urgent treatment more effectively. Your experience as a patient can directly contribute to shaping the future of emergency care if you wish participate and have your say.
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Mass Lobby's Impact
28 May 2025
A week ago the Mass Lobby of MPs took place at Westminster though we didn’t see much if anything of it on the news! Fortunately the Disability News service was there taking notes and has written a great article saying the event marks an ‘important’ moment in the fight against Labour’s benefit cuts.
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We See It's Learning Disability Week!
27 May 2025
ArtWorks has worked with Sheffield City Council to produce a range of events and activities to raise awareness for Learning Disability Week from 16 – 20 June . They include a launch party in the Town Hall, workshops in the Peace Gardens, events showcasing services , music and leisure activities and a final midsummer festival closing party. Our own Sheffield Voices learning disability self advocacy group will be at the Town Hall on Tuesday 17 June.
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Invitation to Meet the Sheffield Advocacy Hub Team
21 May 2025
Not sure what advocacy is or what a Hub is? Or you may know and want to meet the advocacy team anyway. Either way we invite you to come along to the Circle on Friday 30th May from 2 to 4pm to meet advocates from across the Hub, including our own. We’re looking forward to it and we hope to see you there !
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Accessibility Guide Launched in Edinburgh
21 May 2025
Sheffield please take note ! Forever Edinburgh has launched a brand-new ‘Edinburgh: Accessible Highlights Guide’ in partnership with award-winning Edinburgh-based disabled access charity, Euan’s Guide. It highlights leading attractions, experiences and travel tips that provide facilities, products and services for people’s differing accessibility requirements plus practical information.
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Men's Health Strategy - Call for Evidence
21 May 2025
Men are disproportionately affected by a number of health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and live on average 4 years fewer than women. This call for evidence will be open until 17 July and will consider how to prevent and tackle the biggest health issues facing men.
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Give Your Feedback on Your Direct Payment
20 May 2025
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on your care and support by completing Sheffield City Council’s Direct Payment survey. Let them know what’s working and what can be improved! Your feedback will be used to inform discussions at their first Direct Payment Provider Forum in September
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Have your Say on Warmer and Healthier Rented Homes
20 May 2025
Are you a private renter eligible for the Priority Services Register? Three Hands is inviting you to participate in a new project called Let Zero, led by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and supported by the Centre for Energy Equality at an online Zoom discussion on Tuesday 17th June 12-2pm. You will be paid £75 for your time and expertise.
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Future Ready Hub
13 May 2025
Are you young, disabled and ready for the future? Possibly not but don’t worry, campaigning organisation Disability Rights UK has come up with a Hub which offers options to learn about all things employment and education-related, to support young people through your post-16 options, and let you know your rights.
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