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  • The Paris 2024 Paralympics : Changing the Game

    The Paris 2024 Paralympics : Changing the Game

    29 August 2024

    The Paris 2024 Paralympics are here! This year the hashtag #ChangeTheGame has been trending across social media. It’s a call to action for society to reconsider how it views disability and the Paralympics. It represents a growing movement to ensure that Paralympic athletes receive the recognition, respect, and coverage they deserve.

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  • Household Support Fund Closure

    Household Support Fund Closure

    23 August 2024

    Unless the new government extends the scheme, the Household Support Fund is scheduled to close at the end of September 2024. If you have not claimed a grant in the 3 months before your application you can still apply for financial assistance with the cost of living until then.

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  • Hospitals Update Disabled Parking Information

    Hospitals Update Disabled Parking Information

    23 August 2024

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have updated their site maps and guides to indicate where all the disabled parking spaces are, in case there are any which patients are not aware of. This follows feedback from Disability Sheffield’s learning disability and autism self advocacy group, Sheffield Voices members about their lived experience of parking there.

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  • Blue Badge Focus Group Report

    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
    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.

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  • I Was That Someone

    I Was That Someone

    22 August 2024

    Shelley Simmonds, a member of DRUK’s Board of Trustees, writes about her experience as a parent-carer fighting alongside her son, Fraser, for accessible facilities in her local area. It is a positive story of campaigning for change by and for disabled people.

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  • Getting Around Sheffield City Centre

    Getting Around Sheffield City Centre

    20 August 2024

    Fancy a trip into Sheffield city centre but feel your mobility may make it difficult? The website sheffieldcitycentre.com – set up by Sheffield Business Improvement District – has produced information designed to help people get into and around the area, including mobility support.

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  • Do You Know Your Numbers?

    Do You Know Your Numbers?

    19 August 2024

    You know your height and possibly your weight…but do you know your numbers? Blood Pressure UK, the only UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation’s blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart disease, has launched its annual ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ ( 2-8 September ). This year the focus is on home blood pressure monitoring.

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  • What are Your Active Travel Experiences ?

    What are Your Active Travel Experiences ?

    16 August 2024

    Sheffield City Council has an opportunity to secure funding for future schemes which will help make walking, wheeling and cycling in neighbourhoods safer and more attractive. By wheeling they mean using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or buggies. They want to better understand the challenges you face. If you can help by giving your views please do so but please note the closing date is 26th August.

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