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Off The Shelf 2019
02 October 2019
Off The Shelf, one of Britain’s largest and most accessible literary events, returns to Sheffield from October 5-26 and this year is expanding into other parts of South Yorkshire. All the main venues have disabled access although you are asked to inform the box office when booking if you or a member of your party is a wheelchair user.
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New Sheffield Mencap Outreach Group for Carers in Birley
02 October 2019
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway has set up a new carers’ outreach group for the Birley area of Sheffield. It is part of their Carers Outreach Project and will be meeting every first Tuesday of the month.
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Help Test Social Work England Website
02 October 2019
Social Work England is looking for volunteers in early November to check that their new website is accessible. The website will allow the public to check the details of around 100,000 registered social workers and raise any concerns.
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Sheffield Suicide Support
27 September 2019
A new website has been set up in Sheffield to help people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which lead to suicide or people who are worried about someone else experiencing those emotions.
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Accessible Days Out For All The Family
25 September 2019
A Sheffield mother of two Naomi Cooper became a wheelchair/mobility scooter user earlier this year and has set up a blog based on her experiences so that other families can enjoy accessible days out.
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Dame Sarah Storey Wins Para-Cycling International Race in Yorkshire
23 September 2019
Dame Sarah Storey, Britains most successful female Paralympian and Sheffield’s Active Travel Commissioner has won the Women’s C5 road race at the Yorkshire Para-Cycling International.
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New Blue Badge Criteria for People with Hidden Disabilities
20 September 2019
People with hidden disabilities, including autism and severe mental health conditions can now apply for a Blue Badge following changes to the eligibility criteria which came into effect at the end of August. While the new criteria should give clear and consistent guidelines on Blue Badge eligibility for the whole of England, not everyone with non-physical disabilities will qualify for a badge. It will be up to the relevant local authority to decide if an applicant meets the eligibility criteria, as is currently the case.
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We Are Undefeatable Campaign
20 September 2019
A major new campaign has been launched to support the 15 million people who live with one or more long-term health conditions in England. ‘We Are Undefeatable’ recognises the unique barriers that people living with health conditions face and shows the emotional stories of men and women living with a variety of conditions getting active in ways that work for them.
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Making Patient and Public Involvement Better Together Workshop
20 September 2019
Healthwatch Sheffield has teamed up with the Sheffield Accountable Care Partnership to try and develop an improved approach to gathering and using people’s views to influence health, care and wellbeing services. The workshop takes place on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 between 1pm – 4pm, at St Mary’s Church & Conference Centre, Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ
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MPs Recommend Ban on Pavement Parking
18 September 2019
Disability Sheffield are pleased to report that this month MPs have recommended a ban on pavement parking across England. Written evidence submitted by Disability Sheffield, the Disability Hub and the Access Liaison Group said accessibility to transport and the built environment is often reported as one of eight most disabling barriers to disabled people’s participation.
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