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…Tramlines festival have raised an incredible £19,600 for local charities, including Disability Sheffield, so far this year! The money will go to local causes including us, S6 Foodbank, Cavendish Cancer Care and iForge at The University of…
…The latest newsletter from Sheffield Carers Centre contains articles on the importance of early cancer screening,‘parenting, caring and art’, an update on the Carer Card , ‘the politics of caring’ and a new hospital project…
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…Direct Payments – social care that gives disabled people from all communities control, choice and self-direction to live an independent life. Disability Sheffield have put together a FREE short online information workshop – just an hour at the…
…There are growing concerns that people with specific medical conditions who are unable to shop for food are still not recognised as eligible for an emergency government delivery scheme . Disability Rights UK has called for action saying…
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…Gig Buddies is a programme run by national charity Stay Up Late, that supports people with learning disabilities to see live music through their volunteering befriending service. In response to the Coronavirus lockdown, the charity has brought many…
…New technologies can help improve the quality of life of older adults living in their own homes and meet some of the challenges faced by them. However, many of these technologies are not developed around what older adults need or want. In order for…
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…Everyone knows current welfare benefits are failing, but what would be a better approach?An organisation set up by welfare system users to suggest ways in which it can be improved has issued an invitation to an online event to discuss their…
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…Do you need any top tips for starting up a business or planning for survival, reopening hospitality, or how to sell online in the Covid era? Business Sheffield are offering an extensive programme of FREE online workshops, training sessions and…
…This BBC Radio 4 Extra programme, The Way Out: The Disabled Avant-Garde is available to listen to now and asks the question: Can art give the disability rights movement its own revolution? Disability has never had its revolutionary moment: no…
…A new online hub has been launched to help young people into work and training. Inspire_SY has been set up by Sheffield City Council, backed by the local Department for Work And Pensions after they found that fewer services are being delivered face…