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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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Temporary Move for SC4A

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

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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You Can Help to Fight the Cuts.

You Can Help to Fight the Cuts.

What do you use your Personal Independent Payment daily living component for? Please let us know in our short anonymous survey. We can then present evidence of the impact on you and the local economy -the people we employ, the services and goods we purchase – to a range of decision makers and people in power. The survey closes on 25th June. Your participation can make a real difference, thank you

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Monday 14th July

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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Monday 28th July

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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Sunday 13th July

Disability Awareness Day - 10am - 4.30pm

Disability Awareness Day (“DAD”) is the world’s largest ‘not for profit’ voluntary-led disability exhibition, held annually in a huge tented village within the grounds...

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Sunday 13th July

Are Friends Electric? - 2pm - 5pm

‘Are Friends Electric?’ is a Synthpop, Futurepop, and Darkwave club night, hosted by Isaac White and dad Stuart White (with contributions from other DJs)....

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What has Changed after the Bill Vote ?

What has Changed after the Bill Vote ?

In a dramatic intervention, the minister for social security and disability, Sir Stephen Timms, announced just 95 minutes before MPs voted that no cuts at all to PIP would go ahead until his own review into PIP was completed. The Bill was passed by 335 to 260 votes. What does that mean and what happens next?

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Alzheimer's Society Carer Training

Alzheimer's Society Carer Training

Living with dementia takes a heavy toll on not only those who have it but also on people who care for them. During July and August the Alzheimer’s Society and NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are providing a platter of useful training opportunities for carers.

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The Concessions are Unacceptable and Divisive

The Concessions are Unacceptable and Divisive

Alongside Crips Against Cuts, National Survivor User Network , Mad Youth Organise, Just Treatment, DPAC and Taking the PIP, Disabled Rights UK have this morning released a joint statement against the Government’s proposed ‘concessions’ to their dangerous benefit cut proposals.

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