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  • Support Dogs Information Day

    20 February 2018

    Do you live with a physical disability and have a pet dog that has the potential to be your canine carer? If so, Sheffield based national charity Support Dogs would like to hear from you and invite you to their Open Day in mid March.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Macmillan Cancer Awareness Training Days 2018

    20 February 2018

    These courses are aimed at people working with others at the front line in communities either paid or as volunteers and include breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Contacting the Single Point of Access (SPA) for Adult Mental Health Services

    15 February 2018

    In recent weeks some referrers have been experiencing problems contacting the new Single Point of Access via telephone (0114 226 3636).

    FULL ARTICLE

  • When Stroke Strikes, Act F.A.S.T.

    15 February 2018

    The sooner somebody who is having a stroke gets urgent medical attention, the better their chances of a good recovery – make sure you know what signs to look out for so that you can act F.A.S.T..

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Check Your Allowance for Housing Costs

    15 February 2018

    If you have a Care and Support package from Adult Social Care, or a Personal Budget, or an Individual Budget, this new allowance for your mortgage payment should significantly reduce the amount of your Contribution.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • 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.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • 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.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • 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.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • 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 ).

    FULL ARTICLE

  • 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.

    FULL ARTICLE
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Disability Sheffield is a forward-thinking, energetic organisation doing a lot of positive work in Sheffield. I have no doubt they will continue to do so for a long time to come.
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Very good presentation, brave of the speakers to tell their stories and had a very high impact - feedback from Mate/Hate Crime presentation and video session at Safeguarding Working Together Conference
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When I moved to Sheffield nearly five years ago it was my "go to" organisation. I expect it to stay that way. All the staff and volunteers seem to pull out little gems of effort that disabled people like me couldn't do without. Professionally and personally - I love em :)
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Andrew Crooks

A fantastic presentation thought provoking and good questions from the floor around promoting this film/message to the general public not just professionals.
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