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Covid-19 Crisis Does Not Affect Your Legal Rights
06 May 2020
A Sheffeld-based legal firm which specialises in Equality & Human Rights work for people treated badly by service providers because of disability, age, race, gender, sexual orientation and religious beliefs, has issued a reminder that you can still fight against discrimination even during the current health crisis. Their latest statement says: “The Covid-19 emergency hasn’t removed your rights under the Equality Act 2010 nor under the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Lidl Shopper told she 'Did not look very Disabled'
05 May 2020
A Sheffield woman with a rare impairment has made an official complaint to a supermarket after she was not allowed to do shopping with her carer because she did ‘not look very disabled.’ Chantelle who has the rare progressive neurological disorder Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, said:
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NHS Volunteering 'Army' Up and Running
05 May 2020
Are you self-isolating and in need of support? If so more help is now at hand thanks to the fantastic nationwide response to calls for volunteers at the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.If you are currently not supported and need some help with shopping, a prescription collection or a friendly chat you can call on NHS Volunteer Responders for assistance.
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Get Out the Bunting for VE day 75
04 May 2020
This year May Bank Holiday falls on Friday 8th May marking the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe ( VE ) day. Although many of the planned events celebrating the anniversary have been cancelled or postponed people throughout the UK are being encouraged to celebrate and acknowledge the anniversary in tat home.
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Community Catalysts Launch The Buzz
04 May 2020
The Buzz has been designed to be inclusive and accessible to a wide audience including people with a learning disability. It is a collection of free videos with activities you can do at home, things like art, exercise, cooking and learning. New videos are posted every Monday – so make sure you check back each week. You can also keep in touch on Facebook.
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Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19
04 May 2020
Sheffield Flourish have launched a survey which aims to learn more about the challenges people are facing during COVID-19, and the things people are doing in order to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Deaf Awareness Week - 4 - 10th May 2020
04 May 2020
Deaf Awareness Week aims to promote the positive aspects of deafness, promote social inclusion and raise awareness of the huge range of local organisations that support deaf people and their family and friends.2020’s theme is acquired deafness.To help you to better support deaf people, we have produced some helpful posters to encourage you to raise awareness and play an active role in supporting and including deaf people in whatever you do.
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Which Guide: Vulnerable Households and Food Deliveries
01 May 2020
Consumer advice organisation Which? have produced a new guide detailing the latest advice on having groceries delivered if you or someone you know is vulnerable or shielding from coronavirus.
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Tell The CQC About Your Care
01 May 2020
The NHS has never been under more pressure than it is today – and people who live with a disability or long term health condition need to be confident that we get the treatment and service that we need. The Care Quality Commission are asking disabled people and their families to share with them their experiences through their Tell Us about Your Care Campaign.
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Participants Needed for Documentary on Disability Hate Crime
01 May 2020
Disabled film maker Richard Butchins is looking for strong case studies of people who would be willing to talk on camera about their personal experiences around Hate Crime.
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