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for disabled people in Sheffield
Blog Archive
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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
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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. -
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
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?
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 ?
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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Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report
23 July 2024
Celebrating its 10th year as our local consumer watchdog for health and social care services, Healthwatch Sheffield’s annual report for ’23 -‘24 shows the ‘Value of Listening’. Listening to people from all across Sheffield and ensuring your views, experiences and priorities are fed in to NHS and social care services at all levels.
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A Personal Reflection on Disability Pride Month
23 July 2024
July is officially Disability Pride Month! It has similarities to LGBTQ+ Pride. Both celebrate overcoming obstacles and being authentic and both celebrate and reclaim visibility in public, as communities that have been pushed out and excluded. Our volunteer Sara Ali reflects on what the month means to her in this blog.
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First Report of Covid 19 Inquiry
22 July 2024
The UK Covid 19 Inquiry’s first report and recommendations, covering Module 1 of their investigations has been published in a range of formats. Module 1 examined the state of the UK’s central government structures and procedures for pandemic emergency preparedness, resilience and response.
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Do Sheffield Hospitals Communicate Well?
19 July 2024
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are collecting views from their patients and local communities about how they communicate with patients. How would you like to receive information, how easy is it to understand and how can the ways they communicate with you be improved?
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Have your Say on Housing Strategy
12 July 2024
Sheffield City Council want to hear your views on the future of housing in Sheffield. Earlier this year, they asked you what mattered to you most about housing which helped shape their draft Housing Strategy. Your further input is vital to influence a strategy that meets the needs of our community. The survey is open until 28 July.
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