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Blog Archive
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First Disabled Astronaut to go to International Space Station
10 March 2025
John McFall, a former Paralympian sprinter has been cleared to take part in a mission on the International Space Station. John, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident aged 19, has represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the 100m winning over a dozen medals. He then left the sport to become an orthopaedic surgeon but is now the first disabled person to join a crew for a long-duration mission.
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Digital Support from Citizens Advice
09 March 2025
As more and more of everyday life is now taking place online, people who are not used to it or have difficulties with technology for a variety of reasons – including disability – may start to struggle. Which is why Citizens Advice is now offering free digital support across South Yorkshire.
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Help to Create a Fairer Benefits System
26 February 2025
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is urging disabled people and organisations to take part in a survey and online focus groups in March. The Commission on Social Security, a group of people with lived experience of the benefits system are developing a proposal for an Additional Costs Disability Payment to replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP), aiming to create a fairer, more dignified, and supportive system.
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Lighting up Ramadan for Sheffield Children’s Hospital
26 February 2025
For the first time, Sheffield Children’s Hospital will display special lights outside its main entrance during March to celebrate Ramadan and raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Charity. It will help the hospital achieve its ambitious goal of creating the National Centre for Child Health Technology right here in Sheffield!
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Help Shape Online Information for Palliative and End of Life Care
20 February 2025
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
19 February 2025
Sheffield City Council has drafted a new five-year Older People’s Housing Strategy and want to hear your views on it.
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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. -
Campaign against Cuts to Disability Benefits
13 February 2025
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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EV Charging Point Accessibility Discussion
09 February 2025
Are you interested in the impact of public on street Electric Vehicle charging points on disabled people? Whether you’re a driver, or a pedestrian who might be interested we’d like to hear from you…
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Adaptive Fashion On High Street
05 February 2025
Highstreet store Primark has launched an adaptive fashion range to help disabled people widen their clothing choices. It has teamed up with acclaimed disabled fashion designer Victoria Jenkins to create 49 items of adaptive menswear, adaptive womenswear, nightwear and underwear to suit people of all ages and with a range of impairments.
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Waiting Well for an Autism Assessment
27 January 2025
Are you waiting for an autism assessment, test or treatment or caring for someone who is? The Sheffield Autism Research Lab wants to ask diagnosed autistic adults and their carers about a support package to help people to wait well. This is a paid opportunity and anyone interested is invited to an online meeting about this at 2.15-3.45pm on Wednesday 12th February, 2025.
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