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  • Sheffield Adult Care Forum

    27 October 2016

    In July 2015 a number of Sheffield residents who access Adult Social Care, their families and carers/allies came together in a safe environment to discuss the difficulties they faced, their fears that the system was in crisis and their concerns for the future. Their experiences and personal stories were shared, and subsequently, a report was published. This year they intend to come together again to see what, if anything has changed.

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  • Information and Advice Survey and Mystery Shopping Event

    26 October 2016

    Sheffield City Council are reviewing their resources and services and this is your chance to let them know how you want to access information and advice, when you need it . The closing date for the survey is 25 November.

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  • NHS Advocacy Survey

    26 October 2016

    NHS England in the North is consulting with clients, families and advocacy providers about advocacy services for adults with a learning disability and or autism. Please help by completing their questionnaire by the end of October.

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  • Health and Wellbeing Roadshows

    25 October 2016

    Activity Sheffield’s free Roadshows start on 30 October at Paces School and will showcase Health and Wellbeing activities in and around Sheffield for Disabled People.

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  • Stay Well This Winter

    25 October 2016

    From having your free flu jab, keeping your house warm and protecting yourself from common ailments, find out how to stay healthy this winter.

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  • Sign Will's Petition for Disabled Access in the High Street

    24 October 2016

    Will is campaigning to change the face of the high street and make it a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone. He wants the Equality and Human Rights Commission to play a much more active role in enforcing compliance with the Equality Act.

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  • ‘Here I Am’ Campaign

    24 October 2016

    This hard-hitting and very visual campaign by the Royal Mencap Society challenges people’s perceptions of learning disability.

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  • First South Yorkshire Relaunch 'Safe Journey' Cards

    24 October 2016

    You can let the bus driver know of any difficulties you have travelling by bus by using these message cards.

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  • CHANGE - Moving Back to the Community Questionnaire

    24 October 2016

    CHANGE would like to hear about the experiences of people with learning disabilities or autism who have come out of treatment units (inpatient hospitals) and back into the community.

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  • Free Sheffield Seminar on Workplace Pension Changes

    24 October 2016

    If you employ a personal assistant and want to know more about the law on workplace pensions book now for the seminar on 29 November.

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