29 August 2018
Mencap has launched a national campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with learning disabilities in hospital and is looking for local people to tell of their experiences. If you have a learning disability and want to give your views and suggestions for improvement please complete the Sheffield Treat Me Well hospital survey produced by Sheffield Mencap and Gateway’s Hospital Campaign Group.
FULL ARTICLE29 August 2018
Make some noise for the quiet community heroes of Sheffield by making your nominations for Voluntary Action Sheffield’s ‘Make a Difference Awards.‘All nominations must be in by 5pm on Friday September 28th
FULL ARTICLE28 August 2018
Sheffield City Council has issued a warning about reports of individuals claiming to be Council Officers and asking for cash payments. Always check the ID of anyone claiming to be a Council Officer before you let anyone in and report any concerns or suspicions you have.
FULL ARTICLE28 August 2018
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issues a warning to local authorities, following an investigation into Lewisham council’s failure to provide transport for a young disabled adult attending college.
FULL ARTICLE22 August 2018
Sheffield Mencap’s Young People’s Radio Group has been proving how much passion they have for their favourite subjects by making podcasts about them.Places are available for any youngsters with learning disabilities aged between 12 and 16 who wish to join the group.
FULL ARTICLE22 August 2018
Are you interested in technology? Are you aware of the Equality Act but would like to know more? if so Disability Rights UK would like to hear from you. They are about to launch a project called Right to Participate, which aims to increase awareness of the Equality Act, especially the ways it can protect disabled people from discrimination in everyday situations.
FULL ARTICLE22 August 2018
Are you aware of the Sheffield International Venues ( SIV ) One+Plus One scheme. The scheme provides free access for a carer, family member, support worker or friend for anyone requiring support to part in leisure opportunities. SIV has told us that over 100 people have benefited from the scheme over the past year, with over 6,000 attendances and are keen to make sure that people know about and use the scheme.
FULL ARTICLE21 August 2018
In late 2017, the disabled community representatives of Sheffield-based Partners for Inclusion (PfI)commissioned a small-scale piece of research in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University. The project has produced its report which explores the voices and experiences of disabled people in the local Sheffield area who are growing older.
FULL ARTICLE20 August 2018
In September Equality Hub Network (EHN) members will be able to vote online for their Hubs’ Organising Group members. At the same time, they can also have their say on which priorities their Hub will focus on. The roles up for election are for 2 years. If you would like to stand for election, you’ll need to submit a short statement by 5pm Friday 31 August.
FULL ARTICLE20 August 2018
The Personalised Care Group at PeopleHub is inviting applications from people with lived experience of personalised approaches to health and social care to participate in a personal development programme. The deadline for applications is 28th August.
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