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Annual Review of Social Care Complaints
25 October 2022
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published its annual review of adult social care complaints for 2021-22. The LGSCO stated that in many of the complaints it dealt with, cost was raised by councils as a justification for failing to provide or limiting care despite their clear duties under the Care Act 2014.
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Sheffield United Therapy Club
24 October 2022
Sheffield United Community Foundation offers a variety of mental health support sessions for men, women and young people aiming to help improve mental and physical wellbeing. Their new Thearapy Club provides free personalised therapy sessions starting on 3rd November 2022.
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Equality and Discrimination Issues
21 October 2022
The Equality Advisory Support Service, which advises on equality, human rights and discrimination,has released its latest engagement newsletter. This edition highlights new school arrangements and a rise in complaints from individuals diagnosed with cancer about the poor response for their employers.
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Paid Placements for Disabled Young People
21 October 2022
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 70 paid placements for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are available across the country in the natural heritage sector. Disabled young people are among those whose applications will be prioritised by host organisations. The closing date for a placement in the Hope Valley is 12pm Friday 11th November 2022.
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Would You Like To Be Our Friend?
18 October 2022
However you know about Disability Sheffield – as a service user or participant, as an individual employer, through our news bulletin or social media – have you ever thought you’d like to be more informed and get more involved in the work we do? We’d certainly love you to be! That’s why we’re inviting you to become a Friend of Disability Sheffield and it’s FREE.
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Exciting Opportunity to Join Steering Group
17 October 2022
Disability Sheffield and Sheffield City Trust are looking for disabled people to be part of our steering group to support more people with disabilities to get active at SCT leisure venues.We are working together to put disabled people in a better position to shape and influence future services and facilities. As a member of the group you will receive a free and full membership to SCT venues and activities, which includes the gym, classes and swimming.
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This is Me
14 October 2022
Local mental health charity Sheffield Flourish and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust are holding an art exhibition in November and want to feature your art – painting, photography, collage, drawing, whatever you would like to use.The theme this year is ‘This is Me’ and you can interpret that however you want to. The deadline for submissions is 1st November 2022.
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Bike For Health
13 October 2022
Our inclusive cycling project Sheffield Cycling 4 All has worked in collabaration with Sport For Confidence, Sport England and the Collage Of Occupational Therapists among others to create a resource for healthcare professionals.The ‘Therapeutic Value of Cycling’ gives medical professionals the information and confidence to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to experience the joys of cycling and all the benefits that come with it.
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BFI Film Academy Applications Now Open
13 October 2022
Are you in your late teens and would love to be involved in making movies? This course at the Showroom Cinema from Wednesday 2nd November until Saturday 4th February welcomes young people from all backgrounds and gives participants a real insight into the world of film making.The deadline for applications is Monday October 24th at 2pm.
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Third Party Deductions Legal Challenge
12 October 2022
The ability to apply to the DWP for a proportion of a person’s benefits to be paid direct to third parties such as private electric, gas and water companies, will be affected following a successful judicial review challenge brought by Helen Timson, a disabled former police officer.The way that the DWP operates the scheme – and in particular the way that the written guidance is drafted – will need to be significantly altered.
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