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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.

URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL – Disability Sheffield have launched an urgent appeal to raise £10,000! Any support, donations or sharing will help! Visit our JustGiving Page to donate today!

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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Independent Living Day in Europe

Independent Living Day in Europe

This year May 5th is not just a Bank holiday , it’s European Independent Living Day. Independent living refers to Disabled people living in the community with the same choices, control, and freedom as any other citizen, including having choice and control over where they live, who they live with, and the support they receive. It’s about empowering individuals to make their own decisions about their lives and participate fully in their communities.

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Sheffield PA Register Launches Newsletter

Sheffield PA Register Launches Newsletter

Our Sheffield PA Register, a joint project between Disability Sheffield and Sheffield City Council gives Individual Employers (people looking to employ a PA) and Personal Assistants a place to find each other and advertise their requirements or availability. We’ve launched a weekly newsletter detailing recent adverts posted to the website, as well as news about website updates, services, events and training.

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New Evening and Weekend Sessions!

New Evening and Weekend Sessions!

Our inclusive cycling project, Sheffield Cycling 4 All, is excited to offer new evening and weekend drop-in cycling sessions from April to October at Hillsborough Park. These sessions are open to any adult who is disabled or has a long-term health condition and provide a fun, social, and supportive cycling experience. No need to book—just drop in and ride!

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Monday 12th May

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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Friday 16th May

Touretteshero’s Radical Reading Group - 10am - 1pm

A disabled-led company called Touretteshero is running an event as part of the Festival of Debate , a non-partisan programme of events during April...

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Saturday 31st May

Tinnitus Information Roadshow - 9:30 - 15:30

Tinnitus UK is holding a free Tinnitus Information Roadshow on Saturday 31st May at Work Station (next to Showroom Cinema) in Sheffield, 9.30am to...

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Reading Group has All Formats Covered

Reading Group has All Formats Covered

Part of the Festival of Debate, Touretteshero’s Radical Reading group is a free event which will take place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Friday 16th May from 10am-1pm.If you’re a disabled, neurodivergent or chronically ill person with an interest in connecting to ideas in different ways join this relaxed event using text in different accessible formats.

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Help Shape Healthwatch Sheffield

Help Shape Healthwatch Sheffield

Healthwatch Sheffield is recruiting to their Strategic Advisory Group – a group of volunteers who steer the direction of their work. The opportunity is open to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Sheffield. If you’d like to be involved in the design and delivery of health and social care services, the closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 5pm.

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Green Paper on Benefit Changes Explained

Green Paper on Benefit Changes Explained

The DPO Forum England have released a Green Paper Explainer, detailing all the key information about the Government’s proposed changes to how Disabled people are supported by the benefits system, the consultation and how we can have our voices heard. The explainer details the impact of the changes, as well as how to how to get involved to resist them.

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