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#SpeakUp Grants
11 January 2018
Speak up about health care and you can gain a grant thanks to a new initiative launched by Healthwatch Sheffield.Not for profit, third sector, voluntary or community groups can apply for the grants of up to £500 and have until January 31 to apply.
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Not Equal: The experiences of Deaf people accessing Health and Social Care in Sheffield
11 January 2018
Healthwatch Sheffield, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield and Disability Sheffield has carried out an investigation into the experiences of Deaf people accessing health and social care services in the city.Deaf people’s needs are often disregarded when it comes to provision of health and social care in Sheffield, their new report – entitled Not Equal – has revealed.
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Walking for Purpose - Take the next Step to Employment
10 January 2018
Are you looking for work or know someone who is? This scheme offers exercise, skills for work, free training and workplace visits and is launching its 3rd block of walks on Tuesday 16 January 2018 in two new areas High Green and Chapeltown.
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Cancer Information Hub at Moor Markets
10 January 2018
Vital cancer support is now easy to come by for Sheffield shoppers, thanks to a multi-charity information hub at the Moor Markets. The pop up stall is at units 56 and 58 from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday for the next couple of months.
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CCG Consultation with Seldom Heard Groups
21 December 2017
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation has been commissioned by the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to give a voice to seldom heard groups across South Yorkshire regarding five NHS provisions.Phase 2 of the community consultation has now begun and you can take part by completing a short survey. Please note the deadline is 24th January 2018
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Sheffield Carers Centre Winter Newsletter
20 December 2017
Sheffield Carers Centre is a local independent charity offering emotional support, information and help in getting services for all carers in Sheffield. Catch up with all the news in their latest newsletter.
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Dementia Cafes 2018
20 December 2017
A series of Dementia Cafes, organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, are taking place in Sheffield in 2018, aimed at helping people living with the condition to relax, socialise and find out how they can get any help they need.
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Sheffield Theatres Launchpad Project
14 December 2017
Last year Sheffield Theatres worked with a group of 10 adults with learning disabilities and/or autism and they created a show that was performed in their Studio. This year the project has developed further into running 5 weeks of skills development workshops before going into the process of making and performing a show. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 3rd January 2018.
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How to Create an Accessible Tourism Guide
13 December 2017
VisitScotland and VisitEngland have teamed up to encourage venues in the two countries to advertise their accessibility through creating their own access guides via a new website.
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Employable Me and Scope Research Recommendations
13 December 2017
The BBC2 series Employable Me has returned, following the story of eight jobseekers who have taken part in a scheme which brings together people from across the disability spectrum to help each other with the challenge of finding employment. In a report earlier this year Scope has called for employers to make it clear that adjustments and support are available, to create more senior roles for disabled people and develop peer support opportunities.
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