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Blog Archive
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PhD Student's Call For Disabled Workers' Help
28 April 2020
A doctoral student looking into the ‘gig economy’ and how it affects disabled people in the jobs market is looking for interviewees to help with her project. Ioana Cerasella Chis, who is in the first year of a PhD at Birmingham’s politics department wants to speak to disabled, neurodiverse and/or chronically ill people who are on zero-hours, fixed-term or seasonal contracts.All participants will be paid in line with the Real Living Wage for their help.
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Smokers in Sheffield Encouraged to 'Quit for Covid'
27 April 2020
Smoking harms the immune system, reducing the body’s natural protection against infections, like Coronavirus.Smokers are therefore at greater risk of getting acute respiratory infections, having an infection last longer and that infection being more serious than it would be for someone who does not smoke. Smokefree Sheffield is encouraging smokers in Sheffield to “Quit for Covid’.
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Getting to an Essential Appointment During Coronavirus
24 April 2020
During the current lock-down many people still have essential hospital appointments they need to attend, but there are several common questions patients are asking about how services have been affected by Coronavirus.Healthwatch Sheffield has put together a Healthwatch Helpsheet to help you called “Getting to my essential appointment”.
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COVID-19 themed Scams and Tips to Protect Yourself and Others
03 April 2020
The National Fraud Reporting Centre has reported a new trend in scams relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and disabled people may be particularly at risk. We have collected together information on some of the latest Coronavirus scams to help you protect yourself and those around you.
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Calls to Widen Eligibility for Food Delivery Scheme
01 April 2020
There are growing concerns that people with specific medical conditions who are unable to shop for food are still not recognised as eligible for an emergency government delivery scheme. People who need to be self-isolating are still having to visit shops in person as they cannot get the help they need, nor any timeslots they need for online delivery. Remember to keep up to date with the Disability Sheffield Coronavirus Information and Support page, where you can find information about local support groups that provide help with shopping or know of deliveries from food shops in your area.
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ACCT Relaunch 'ACCTing Out'
27 January 2020
Asperger’s Children & Carers Together (ACCT) have relaunched their fortnightly Young Adults Group ‘ACCTing Out’for over 18s. The group aims to provide support and social opportunities, as well as develop life, social and communication skills. Upcoming events are announced for February and March.
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Take Part In The City's Year Of Reading
15 January 2020
We will all be brought to book throughout 2020 – thanks to the launch of Sheffield’s Year Of Reading. The 12 month long event is a citywide celebration of creativity and the written word. Reading is the key that unlocks the door – it helps us feel better, discover more, and unleashes our individual creativity. You can nominate your favourite read and attend events in the ‘ What’s on Guide ‘.
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New HoME group demands next government increase accessible housing
29 November 2019
A coalition of organisations is campaigning for accessible housing under the banner ‘HoME – Housing Made for Everyone.’ The group has written an open letter to the next government to demand that urgent action is taken to tackle the growing shortage of accessible homes in the UK.
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Are You Living Well in the The Big Squeeze?
30 October 2019
The Disability Hub joins forces with Healthwatch Sheffield’s Health & Wellbeing Forum on Monday 2nd December 2019 from 1:30pm-4:00pm at The Circle to explore how financial pressures and hardship are impacting on people’s ability to keep themselves well. Join us for information sharing, dialogue and ideas as we hear from local experts from the Clinical Commissioning Group, Sheffield City Council and voluntary and community sector as well as stories from individuals.
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Bags of Taste Cooking Demonstrations
04 October 2019
From Poor Diets to Richer Lives, Bags of Taste believe everyone should be able to afford good food. Join Bags of Taste on Fridays from 11am to 1.30pm from 4 – 25 October at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ. Includes a free lunch .
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