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…Dr Amy Kavanagh, a visually impaired writer and activist has raised concerns that a society without disabled people risks being the new normal in her Huffington Post article Lockdown Might Be Easing But Not For Disabled People Like Me. Amy…
/blog/concerns-over-lockdown-easing-whilst-access-barriers-remain-2020-06-02
…Many disability charities and disabled people’s organisations are offering guidance and resources on the government’s proposed reform of the benefits system and the Green Paper consultation , which closes on 30th June 2025.…
…Do you want to influence government policy? Disability Rights UK wants to hear from as many disabled people as possible about the issues that affect you and the kinds of changes you want to see in society and in government policy. So this month…
…Nineteen per cent of people living in Sheffield – nearly 1 in 5 of us, are disabled. That may be you, a relative, a friend or neighbour. Disability Sheffield has gained a good reputation locally and nationally for the quality of our services and…
…Hate crimes against disabled people in South Yorkshire have risen significantly in the last few years and campaigners claim that this figure may still be lower than the actual incidence due to disabled people’s reluctance to report incicents…
…An organisation that offers easy read information and UK guidance about coronavirus has issued a series of cards for people to use to show they are exempt from wearing face coverings. Under new rules face covering is now compulsory on public…
/blog/how-to-show-you-are-exempt-from-wearing-a-face-covering-2020-06-18
…There is a lot of guidance and information for the public about Coronavirus but where do you find Easy Read information if you have a learning disability or autism ? Just click on ‘Learning Disability’ or ‘Autism’ on our…
/blog/where-to-look-for-easy-read-coronavirus-information-2020-06-10
…Learning disabilities self-advocacy group Sheffield Voices has expressed anger after an autism and learning disability unit in the city was closed to new admissions when it was rated “inadequate” by inspectors. The Firshill Rise unit in…
/blog/sheffield-voices-express-anger-over-abuse-scandal-2021-07-27
…Sheffield Carers Centre has released its latest newsletter. The issue includes topics including a free wellbeing session, a free ‘mind plan’ , the forthcoming census, self-isolation for carers, dementia activity packs and PPE. It also…
/blog/latest-news-for-carers-and-covid-vaccinations-2021-03-18
…Sheffield City Council is inviting feedback on their new draft Adult Health and Social Care Strategy, called ‘Living the life you want to live’. They want to hear from you about what you think are the key changes needed in adult health and…
/blog/health-and-social-care-strategy-consultation-2021-09-22