Promoting choice, control and independence
for disabled people in Sheffield
The Centre for Independent Living
We are a membership and user led organisation, run and controlled by disabled people. We promote independent living for disabled people in Sheffield. By independent living we mean that disabled people have the same freedom and rights to exercise choice and control over their own lives as any other person.
WARNING – Data Breach – April 2025
Between the dates of Friday 28th March and Tuesday 1st April, Disability Sheffield suffered a data breach. The Disability Sheffield – Data Breach Document explains what happened, what data was affected, the actions we have taken and what you can do to help mitigate the effects if you were affected.
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PIP Survey Impact
The main thing we want you to hear from us is a BIG thank you to those individuals who responded to our recent survey on the proposed disability cuts. It was no doubt a sensitive and frustrating topic on which to share your experience so it’s important to share with you a flavour of what happened afterwards. We believe your responses have helped to make a difference!
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Temporary Move for SC4A
Our last Sheffield Cycling 4 All inclusive cycling session in Hillsborough Park, before we close for Tramlines, will be on Thursday 10th July. Our first session back in Hillsborough will be Monday 4th August. The good news is we will be running sessions at Concord Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays during July.
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Spotlight on ....Mobility Scooters
It’s not easy choosing a mobility scooter, is it ? So what are your options and where can you find reliable impartial information? What may you need to consider before you choose your mobility scooter….issues such as how and where to store one and whether you can get on public transport using one? The answers are in the first of our ‘Spotlight’ series.
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Disability Sheffield Drop In - 11am - 12noon
We run drop-in sessions to hear from anyone with a disability who wants to join in and share discussion on accessibility, news and any...
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Sheffield Action Hub T2 Diabetes Connection Cafe - 10am – 1pm
This event is part of Voluntary Action’s work to find new ways of placing people living with Type 2 Diabetes at the heart of how...
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Move More and try a range of fun sports and activities at EISS. View Poster
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Care Workforce Pathway Survey
Disability Positive is working with Skills for Care on research about Personal Assistants. They want to find out whether having PAs as a formal ‘Role Category’ in the ‘Care Workforce Pathway’ is helping PAs to develop as professionals.
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Community Transport Consultation
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority are consulting with registered users and non-users of Community Transport to help them and the local Community Transport operators understand how customers use Community Transport and any potential barriers. Sheffield Transport 4 All is also offering an opportunity for more comprehensive feedback.
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Direct to Independent Living
Sheffield City Council’s public information resource, the Sheffield Directory, has a new ‘Triage Tool’. It’s designed to guide you through a simple self-help assessment to identify areas where you may need support at home.
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