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Blog Archive
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Sheffield Cycling 4 All’s Made a Great Impact
19 November 2024
We’re excited to share Sheffield Cycling 4 All’s Impact Report for 2023-24! This year, our project has reached more participants and supported health, wellbeing and community connection through accessible cycling opportunities. We plan to run sessions at new times, in new locations and offer different types of cycling in the future
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Disability Network Events in November
15 November 2024
We’re building a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and learn from one another. It’s an exciting time. Let’s talk about it together. Come along to our Network events in November to connect, chat + change.
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Our Factsheet on Energy Issues
27 September 2024
As the cold weather returns, it’s really important to know where to find the latest local and national guidance on support with fuel bills, energy schemes and tips to keep as warm as possible and stay safe and well. Look no further because over the past few weeks we’ve spent time trying to bring all of that information together in our Energy Efficiency Factsheet for you.
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Homes Not Hospitals
26 September 2024
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, Disability Sheffield’s learning disability self advocacy group Sheffield Voices and the University of Sheffield are hosting an event on 28th October from 3 to 7pm about hospitalisation and delayed discharge of people with learning disabilities and autistic people ,the impact it has on their life and those who care about them.
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SC4A Anniversary Celebration
26 September 2024
To celebrate sixteen amazing years of our inclusive cycling project, Sheffield Cycling 4 All, we’re hosting an Anniversary Event at Hillsborough Park on 17th October 2024 from 10.30am to 2.30pm. We’ll be looking back at some great moments from the past 16 years, but that’s not all — we’ll also have some exciting news to announce about our future
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October Disability Network Events
14 September 2024
We’re building a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and learn from one another. It’s an exciting time. Let’s talk about it together. Come along to our Network events in October to connect, chat + change.
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Let's Make an IMPACT
13 September 2024
IMPACT stands for Improving Adult Care Together .We are looking for disabled people who would like to work with us as part of a new IMPACT network and can commit to 4 meetings over the next few months. Participation payments and PA costs may be available.
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Sheffield Voices Big Voice on Employment
03 September 2024
Our Sheffield Voices self advocacy group would like to invite you to their next Big Voice Conference on October 4th from 10am to 2pm at Sheffield Town Hall. The main theme for this conference is Employment, Volunteering and Meaningful Activity. This event is for people with a learning disability and Autistic people living in the Sheffield area and we also welcome service representatives.
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Blue Badge Focus Group Report
22 August 2024
“We have lost a lot of Blue Badge space in the centre.” “Seriously detrimental, it is a lot, lot worse since Covid.“They are ignoring a whole community’s needs and it is
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disgraceful.” These are a few comments expressed at our recent focus group. Participants gave their open and honest feedback about the barriers and issues across Sheffield centre for Blue Badge holders, captured in our report. -
Join Us in Nominating Chella!
25 June 2024
Every year, Cycling UK, highlight 100 exceptional women who promote cycling and encourage others to take part. This year we are nominating SC4A cyclist Chella Quint who has been borrowing an e-trike from our cycle loan scheme. Chella is a well-known menstrual activism campaigner, community champion and influencer. Join us in nominating Chella by 30 June.
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