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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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  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport Accessibility Forum Open Day

    29 January 2018

    As part of their commitment to making the journey through the airport as easy as possible you are invited to the airport’s Accessibility Forum open day on Monday 26th March.

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  • Blue Badge Consultation on Extending Eligibility

    29 January 2018

    People with ‘invisible’ disabilities and non-physical disabilities could soon be eligible for blue badges, thanks to a planned change in government policies. The Blue Badge consultation is taking place until March 18th, if you wish to give your views.

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  • Thank You - Our Gig Raised over £1000

    25 January 2018

    Thank you to everyone who took time to come to our charity fundraiser on Saturday night at Crookes Social Club. It was an awesome evening that someone has described as ‘only in Sheffield could that have happened’ night.

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  • More than £1 million for 10 new research projects led by disabled people

    23 January 2018

    Ten new projects across the UK have received between £40,000 and £150,000 of National Lottery funding each, to explore how disabled people can live as full citizens in our society and what changes and support will make that happen in practice. One project led by ALLFIE, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, is investigating a particular measure that exists in English law to test its effectiveness as a driver of inclusive education for disabled pupils and students. ‘Accessibility Plans’ are a measure of the Equality Act 2010.

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  • MS Active for Health Pilot

    18 January 2018

    Do you or someone you know have a diagnosis of MS?
    Do you live in Rotherham? Would you like to be part of a FREE 12 week MS specialist exercise pilot project in April 2018?

    FULL ARTICLE
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