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Every year, Cycling UK, highlight 100 exceptional women who promote cycling and encourage others to take part. This year we are nominating SC4A cyclist Chella Quint who has been borrowing an e-trike from our cycle loan scheme. Chella is a well-known menstrual activism campaigner, community champion and influencer. Join us in nominating Chella by 30 June.
FULL ARTICLEThank you to everyone who entered our logo competition last month to find a logo for the Sheffield Travel Support service. We were amazed by the number of entries we received from all over Sheffield. We’ve had a very difficult time choosing a winner, but after a lot of thought we are very proud to announce our top three!
FULL ARTICLELearning Disability Week runs from 17th – 23rd June 2024, with the theme ‘Do You See Me?’. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the lives of people with a learning disability and ensure they are a visible, valued part of society. Our Self advocacy group, Sheffield Voices is celebrating all their achievements with a picnic on Tuesday as they head towards their Big Voice Event on Access at the Town Hall on Friday 21 June from 10am to 3pm. They are very much seen and heard ! Check out what else is happening.
FULL ARTICLEWe are building a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and learn from one another....
MORE DETAILSWe are building a strong network of disabled people in the city to discuss current issues, influence policy, create connections and learn from one another....
MORE DETAILSA Death Cafe aims to create a safe space for people to come together and talk openly about topics and questions related to death, dying...
MORE DETAILSThe event gives disabled people the opportunity to try a variety of sports including: boccia, cycling, dance, football, rugby, tennis and many other activities.
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MORE DETAILSCelebrating its 10th year as our local consumer watchdog for health and social care services, Healthwatch Sheffield’s annual report for ’23 -‘24 shows the ‘Value of Listening’. Listening to people from all across Sheffield and ensuring your views, experiences and priorities are fed in to NHS and social care services at all levels.
FULL ARTICLEJuly is officially Disability Pride Month! It has similarities to LGBTQ+ Pride. Both celebrate overcoming obstacles and being authentic and both celebrate and reclaim visibility in public, as communities that have been pushed out and excluded. Our volunteer Sara Ali reflects on what the month means to her in this blog.
FULL ARTICLEThe UK Covid 19 Inquiry’s first report and recommendations, covering Module 1 of their investigations has been published in a range of formats. Module 1 examined the state of the UK’s central government structures and procedures for pandemic emergency preparedness, resilience and response.
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