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  • Bereavement Support Group

    Bereavement Support Group

    Compassionate Sheffield and Space to Breathe are pleased to announce the launch of their new, online bereavement peer support group, called “Compassionate Space”. This space will offer the opportunity for conversation and ongoing connection, friendship and peer support.

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  • Our Factsheet on Energy Issues

    Our Factsheet on Energy Issues

    As the cold weather returns, it’s really important to know where to find the latest local and national guidance on support with fuel bills, energy schemes and tips to keep as warm as possible and stay safe and well. Look no further because over the past few weeks we’ve spent time trying to bring all of that information together in our Energy Efficiency Factsheet for you.

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  • Homes Not Hospitals

    Homes Not Hospitals

    As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, Disability Sheffield’s learning disability self advocacy group Sheffield Voices and the University of Sheffield are hosting an event on 28th October from 3 to 7pm about hospitalisation and delayed discharge of people with learning disabilities and autistic people ,the impact it has on their life and those who care about them.

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  • SC4A Anniversary Celebration

    SC4A  Anniversary Celebration

    To celebrate sixteen amazing years of our inclusive cycling project, Sheffield Cycling 4 All, we’re hosting an Anniversary Event at Hillsborough Park on 17th October 2024 from 10.30am to 2.30pm. We’ll be looking back at some great moments from the past 16 years, but that’s not all — we’ll also have some exciting news to announce about our future

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  • Paralympian Voices

    Paralympian Voices

    There is no doubt that the Paris Paralympics 2024 were spectacular. Not only, for the sheer level of sport and athleticism but as a break through into the world of disability. Beyond the competition the event was a powerful platform sparking important conversations about the everyday challenges faced by disabled people.

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  • Disability Hate Crime Research

    Disability Hate Crime  Research

    United Response has partnered with the Motability Foundation on a research project, focusing specifically on the lived experience of disabled people who have been victims of disability hate crime on public transport. A team of disabled researchers has come together to create a first-of-its-kind survey to generate new insights into the issue.

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  • Trans Pennine Trail Access Improvements

    Trans Pennine Trail  Access Improvements

    The TPT has shared their latest report with us ‘Breaking Down Barriers : Enhancing Accessibility’. It discusses their collaboration with the Disabled Ramblers and showcases some of the recent improvements that have taken place such as on the Five Weirs Walk, to eliminate obstacles and create more accessible routes.

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  • New Pods for Changing Places

    New Pods for Changing Places

    Four new Changing Places pods have been built around the city to help make Sheffield accessible for more residents. The new facilities can be found at Hillsborough Park, Millhouses Park, Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and Weston Park Museum.

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  • Opportunity to feedback on 're-powered' bus

    Opportunity to feedback on 're-powered' bus

    On Tuesday the 24th of September there is a chance to explore and give feedback on the accessibility of a bus retrofitted with electric motors and batteries that replace the diesel engine. This will change the interior layout and finding out what effects this has on disabled people is an encouraging opportunity to raise any challenges whilst the bus is static and “Not in Service”.

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  • October Disability Network Events

    October Disability Network Events

    We’re building a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and learn from one another. It’s an exciting time. Let’s talk about it together. Come along to our Network events in October to connect, chat + change.

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