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PIP Re-Assessments for Over 65s to Cease
06 March 2019
From this Spring over 65s who receive Personal Independence Payments will no longer have to undergo reviews to continue receiving the benefit. The change, which was announced by Amber Rudd, the Work and Pensions Secretary in a recent welfare benefit reform speech, is set to affect 270,000 people.
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Do You Have Plans For Disabled Access Day?
06 March 2019
Check out “What’s On” during Disabled Access Day which takes place on Saturday 16th March . The event – the fourth – is designed to celebrate those places which have made the effort to ensure that everyone can visit them and use the facilities.Disabled Access Day has quadrupled in size since the first one and has major attractions such as Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral signed up to it as well as many museums, galleries, other attractions and businesses.
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Concert Tickets Raise Brain Tumour Charity Cash
06 March 2019
WeGotTickets is asking everyone purchasing through them this month to make a donation to The Brain Tumour Charity which is the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. As well as providing support for over 25,000 people, the charity has committed £41m to pioneering research and reduced the average childhood diagnosis time from 14.4 weeks to 6.5 weeks.
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South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership Direct Payment Project Focus Group
04 March 2019
Doncaster Council has been commissioned by the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership to undertake a piece of research to identify best practice for Local Authorities offering Direct Payments to adults in England. If you receive a direct payment you can contribute to discussions at a focus group on Monday 18th March from 11am to 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane.
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National Emergency Services Museum Sensory Friendly Days
28 February 2019
The National Emergency Services Museum are working alongside the Autism Centre for Supported Employment to offer opening days suitable for visitors with various sensory needs, starting on World Autism Awareness Day, Tuesday 2nd April and on the first Tuesday of every month. Visitors can borrow their all-new sensory backpacks for their visits and there will be comfy chill out zones on each floor.
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Nominations Needed For National Diversity Awards
28 February 2019
The National Diversity Awards is back and looking for nominations for a prestigious event to be held later this year.Charities, role models and community heroes will be honoured at the ceremony showcasing their outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion embracing the excellence of all our citizens irrespective of race, faith, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and culture.
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Survey Into Urgent Care Services In Sheffield
28 February 2019
Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is asking you to share your experiences of urgent care services in the city. This can be based on your experiences or those of someone you care for.The CCG, has been holding a series of meetings with patients and professionals recently but has decided to reach out to the general public by launching a survey.
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Autism Dialogue 2019 Programme Announced
28 February 2019
Bookings are now open for this year’s programme of Autism Dialogue events. If you are over 18, identify as autistic, or have a family member or friend who does, or if you work in an autism related field such as care or research, then this programme of events may be for you.
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Help Change Attitudes In The Music Industry
27 February 2019
If you’re a musician or DJ with a disability or a long term health condition that impacts on your art but you still have the ambition to focus on your creativity and push it forward to the next level, Attitude Is Everything has set up a project to help break down access barriers in the music industry.Their survey gives you the chance to share your music, join a new artist network, and share your experiences.
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Checking Out City's Home Care Provision
27 February 2019
Healthwatch Sheffield has published the finding of its Home Care Report and if you’d like to be part of the conversation around the findings and the next steps it is still possible to book a place at their Strategic Advisory Group meeting on 13 March from 5 to 6pm.
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