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…People with hidden disabilities, including autism and severe mental health conditions can now apply for a Blue Badge following changes to the eligibility criteria which came into effect at the end of August. The Blue Badge scheme already means…
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…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…
…Mencap has launched a national campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with learning disabilities in hospital and is looking for local people to tell of their experiences. Healthwatch Sheffield currently helping to promote Sheffield Mencap…
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…Disabled people are among the marginalised groups invited to take part in an online workshop on how to improve the ‘broken’ social security system. Unite The Union has set up the workshop, on Zoom on *Thursday 8 October , between…
…Could you be the next Nikki Fox? ( pictured ). The Star newspaper in Sheffield is looking for people from under-represented communities – including disabled people – who would like the chance to become a journalist for them. As part of…
…Are you looking for work or to change jobs? A major employer in Sheffield is seeking to improve the diversity of their workforce and hoping to find suitable talent with the help of the Kaleidoscope Group. The employer has agreed to sponsor 10…
…It may be the most wonderful time of the year but Christmas can be overwhelming and stressful for many people. And with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ‘normality’ can feel a long way away. So Sheffield IAPT (Improving Access To…
…People over the age of 50 with long-term disabilities are being asked to take part in a new study into the effects of ageing. Partners For Inclusion and Sheffield Hallam University have teamed up for the research, which will be used to try and…
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…People working across adult social care are being encouraged to complete a new national Government survey which aims, for the first time, to capture the experiences of those working in adult social care, to support improvements over…
…The Equality Act 2010 covers the rights given in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 that reasonable changes or adjustments should be made to ensure that everyone has access to businesses providing goods, facilities or services to members…
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