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Lantern Shines Light on New Theatrical Talent
05 October 2022
We are so proud that our very own news volunteer, John Quinn’s playlet, Marks of Respect, is featured in the Lantern Theatre’s New Writing Festival starting from Wednesday October 12th to Saturday 15th John took part in a theatre course for deaf and disabled people earlier this year, organised by Ramps on the Moon and Leeds Playhouse and partly held at The Crucible Theatre
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Black History Month Events
03 October 2022
It’s Black History Month, celebrating the contribution made to Britain by black people in the past and in the present. There are a host of events being held locally in partnership with the African Heritage Culture Forum, which aims to showcase the achievements of Sheffield’s African heritage community.
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IDAS Recruiting Disability Domestic Violence Advisor
03 October 2022
Are you passionate about keeping people safe from abuse and violence? IDAS is recruiting to several roles across Yorkshire, including a Disability IDVA and welcomes people with lived experience of disability to apply. The closing date is Monday 10th October
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Chief Executive, Disability Sheffield
03 October 2022
We are looking to recruit a new Chief Executive to continue to develop Disability Sheffield’s reputation as the leading disabled people’s organisation in Sheffield building on our growth over the last 5 years. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 31st October 2022.
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Hate Crime Awareness
02 October 2022
Sheffield Voices is proud to announce that we have been successful in securing funding from the Hate Crime Partnership to help people with a learning disability understand what ‘mate crime’ and ‘hate crime’ is. Come say hello at our stall in the Moor Market on 13th October from 10-4pm during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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Sheffield Community Health Update
30 September 2022
NHS Sheffield CCG has become part of the new NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Their latest community news includes details of the new GP access service starting on 1 October and a Covid-19 and flu update plus the last chance to have your say on Sheffield GPs’ plans to move into new buildings before the public consultation closes next week.
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Health and Care Forum Ageing Well
30 September 2022
The next Healthwatch Sheffield Health and Care Public Forum will take place on 11th October 2022 from 1pm-2.30pm on Zoom. Discuss what would help you age better with NHS professionals working on the Sheffield Ageing Well Programme.You can attend on a one-off basis if a topic interests you.
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Ralph and Katie's Story Continues
29 September 2022
In a Spin-off series following the first year of marriage for the characters from ‘The A Word’ young couple Ralph and Katie face the domestic challenges faced by all newlyweds, but with the added fact that they have Down’s Syndrome. The series has been written by a team of disabled writers. Disability campaigners have welcomed the announcement of the new programme, calling it an “excellent example of disabled representation on and off screen”.
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Not Enough Support for Disabled People!
29 September 2022
Disability charities have criticised the government for failing to provide adequate support for people with disabilities amid the cost of living crisis in an open letter to the Prime Minister. Campaigners have also created a petition calling on the government to make disabled people eligible for the £650 one-off payment that has been announced for carers.
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Easy Read Guides To Help with the Cost of Living
28 September 2022
The cost of living crisis is difficult enough for everyone but people with learning disabilities and autism are likely to find it even harder to access information. Fortunately several organisations have set out information about ways to cope in an easy read format, including Learning Disability England, Mencap, Inclusion London and Speakup Self Advocacy.
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