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  • Inquiry Reports Failings in Disability Benefits Assessments

    15 February 2018

    The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee Inquiry into disability assessments by private contractors find they are “riddled with errors,” which has lead to a pervasive lack of trust in the benefits system.

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  • Disabled People Against Cuts - Universal Credit Protest

    12 February 2018

    The Sheffield branch of Disabled People Against Cuts ( DPAC ) has organised a local demonstration as part of a national day of action against Universal Credit. It will take place outside Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 1 March between noon and 1pm.

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  • All our Brains Exhibition

    12 February 2018

    An exhibition looking at the effects of dementia not only on patients but the people around them returns to Sheffield at the Art House from February 16 to March 2. Admission is free.

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  • Survey on Possible Prescription Changes

    08 February 2018

    Give your views to NHS Clinical Commissioners about plans to save the NHS considerable amounts of money and GP’s time by purchasing your own medication for common illnesses. People with learning disabilities are also invited to attend 2 focus groups in Leeds ( 26 Feb ) and London ( 6 March ).

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  • Invitation to Care Quality Commission Focus Group

    07 February 2018

    Are you 65+ or do you care for someone 65+ who has had recent experiences of how well health and social care services work together? Healthwatch Sheffield would like to invite you to attend a focus group on Tuesday 13th February 2018 from 1:30-3pm at the Mooorfoot building to help the CQC carry out a review of how well health and social care services work together.

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  • February Equality Hub Newsletter

    07 February 2018

    We support Sheffield City Council to produce their monthly newsletter containing news and events from the Equality Hub Network. Catch up with all their latest news this February.

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  • Healthwatch Sheffield Home Care Project

    06 February 2018

    Healthwatch Sheffield are holding a series of discussion events looking into the quality of home care in Sheffield, aiming to highlight good practice and make recommendations for improvement to those responsible for commissioning and delivering home care services in Sheffield. You can also chat to them over the phone about your experiences between Monday 12th February and Friday 2nd March.

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  • Government U-turn On PIP

    01 February 2018

    People receiving Personal Independence Payments are to have their cases reviewed following a Government u-turn – with up to 220,000 claimants expected to have their awards improved.This decision comes after the Department Of Work And Pensions decided not to appeal against a High court ruling that said changes to PIP were unfair to people with mental health conditions.

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  • Paralympics Questionnaire

    01 February 2018

    Did you enjoy watching the 2012 London Paralympics but don’t take part in sporting activities yourself? If so, you may want to take part in a research study and get the chance to win some spending vouchers.

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  • Free Gym Taster Sessions

    01 February 2018

    Getting fit can sometimes be difficult if you have a disability that stops you using a gym. FREE taster sessions at Access Fitness disability friendly gym in February can help you to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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