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Blog Archive
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Heat The Human Not The Home?
04 November 2022
In this new report MoneySavers at Money Saving Expert have investigated and shared their tips on the cheapest ways of keeping their bodies warm, from hot water bottles to electric gilets. It comes with a health warning that people with certain health conditions and older people are at risk from cutting back on heating.
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Hubs and Welcoming Places
02 November 2022
Voluntary and community organisations were at the forefront of helping people throughout the covid pandemic and are now dealing with the many issues people face during the cost of living crisis. Work is taking place to find out the services, resources and assets available across the city to help the residents of Sheffield and a map of Hubs and ‘Welcoming Places’ is now available.
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Speakup about Smart Meters
02 November 2022
Speakup Self Advocacy are running some free Energy Saving Zoom workshop sessions in November for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and carers to explain how Smart Meters can help to save money on your Electricity and Gas Bills.
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Sighted Guide Volunteer Role
01 November 2022
Guide Dogs are recruiting for My Sighted Guide Volunteers in Sheffield and surrounding areas to provide support to a person with sight loss to get out and about in their local community, build self-confidence, increase social interaction, and promote independence.
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Pyjama Drama's Success Story
27 October 2022
Catch up and get involved with a drama group with a difference celebrating their first anniversary.Pyjama Drama has helped to put Disability Sheffield’s learning disablity group, Sheffield Voices, on the map nationally as a self-advocacy group that is challenging assumptions and practices in a creative way and is looking for new members from November 2022.
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Together Women Events
27 October 2022
Together Women in Sheffield are offering Dance Workshops for Wellbeing for women from all backgrounds and experiences.The next sessions are on 1st and 8th November. You can also drop in every Monday to their Women Wellbeing Cafe and their VIBE project also offers drop in sessions for young women aged 12-19 to have a say on issues affecting them and bring about change.
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Extension to PIP Awards
25 October 2022
Following considerable delays in the processing of new Personal Independence Payment claims the Department of Work and Pensions has announced making an extension of up to a year to existing PIP awards approaching their end of award date.This decision provides greater certainty for claimants and in particular helps with continuing to access other support for example a blue badge or travel pass.
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Annual Review of Social Care Complaints
25 October 2022
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published its annual review of adult social care complaints for 2021-22. The LGSCO stated that in many of the complaints it dealt with, cost was raised by councils as a justification for failing to provide or limiting care despite their clear duties under the Care Act 2014.
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Sheffield United Therapy Club
24 October 2022
Sheffield United Community Foundation offers a variety of mental health support sessions for men, women and young people aiming to help improve mental and physical wellbeing. Their new Thearapy Club provides free personalised therapy sessions starting on 3rd November 2022.
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Equality and Discrimination Issues
21 October 2022
The Equality Advisory Support Service, which advises on equality, human rights and discrimination,has released its latest engagement newsletter. This edition highlights new school arrangements and a rise in complaints from individuals diagnosed with cancer about the poor response for their employers.
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