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  • Your Covid Recovery

    Your Covid Recovery

    17 March 2021

    A local GP is warning of the risk of contracting long Covid after she battles with the disease 11 months on. Dr Lisa Philip is encouraging everyone to be vaccinated against Covid, warning of the devastating impact the virus can have on lives.A dedicated NHS website for people living with long Covid informs people who’ve had the virus about Your Covid Recovery’.

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  • Can you Supply Splints For Stage Production?

    Can you Supply Splints For Stage Production?

    17 March 2021

    Do you have a set of spare leg splints? If so they could be used as props in a forthcoming play. Kate Martinwood, an actress based in Sheffield, has received Arts Council funding to research and develop ‘Life Of Ryan’, a comedy with a strong element of dance with performers including a professional disabled dancer and three non-disabled actors all of whom are locally based. Kate is a carer herself to her disabled son Ryan.

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  • 100 Women in Cycling Nominations

    100 Women in Cycling Nominations

    16 March 2021

    Has someone inspired you to try cycling? Has someone supported, encouraged or helped you to find confidence in cycling? Cycling UK celebrate ‘100 women in Cycling’ every year. Why not nominate someone this year? It takes 5 minutes and raises the profile of cycling.The more diverse the entrances the better.

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  • Members Wanted for SIV Disability Inclusion Steering Group

    Members Wanted for SIV Disability Inclusion Steering Group

    06 March 2021

    Disability Sheffield and Sheffield City Trust (SCT) are looking for disabled people to be part of a steering group to support more people with disabilities to get active at SCT venues. We are looking for individuals who are interested in developing a better experience for disabled people using leisure services and offer critical feedback with practical solutions.

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  • Taking Steps - Or Sitting Down - To Enjoy A Dance

    Taking Steps - Or Sitting Down - To Enjoy A Dance

    05 March 2021

    Those irrepressible people at Sheffield Cycling 4 All are determined to keep us healthy even during lockdown with online fitness, yoga and now dance classes. Disability Sheffield volunteer John Quinn, who definitely doesn’t look good on the dancefloor, according to him!, gives it a go.

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  • Neurodevelopmental Services Workshop

    Neurodevelopmental Services Workshop

    04 March 2021

    Are you are you a parent/carer of a child or young person with autism or other neurodevelopment needs such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)? If so you may be interested in a workshop taking place on Tuesday 23rd March designed to focus on improving neurodevelopmental services in the Sheffield area.

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  • The Census is Coming.

    The Census is Coming.

    04 March 2021

    The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It provides a snapshot of all the people and households in Britain – the most detailed information we have about our society – on one particular day. Census Day is Sunday 21 March 2021. It’s important you complete your questionnaire and lots of support is available should you need it.

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  • All People with Learning Disabilities Prioritised for Covid Vaccinations

    All People with Learning Disabilities Prioritised for Covid Vaccinations

    03 March 2021

    The Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations has confirmed that everyone with a learning disability will now be prioritised for vaccination under group 6.If you qualify you need to be on your GP’s learning disability register to make sure you are offered the vaccination in group 6.If you are not on the learning disability register and should be, then please give your GP surgery a week to get in touch then take further action to get on the register including contacting us if need be for further information.

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