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D/deaf Participants Needed for Research Video
10 October 2023
Sheffield University’s Faculty of Social Sciences are working with academics from the School of Education to create a video for a research project into how captions in films and TV could be changed to improve Deaf audiences’ viewing. They are looking for two people who identify as D/deaf and use BSL as their first language to appear in the video and you will be paid for your time.
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Have You Got Something to Share?
27 September 2023
Shaping Our Lives has launched a free guide and video which can help you share your lived experience. It contains an overview of what involvement means, who can do it, how to have a positive and inclusive experience, and where you can go to find opportunities. It’s also a useful resource for user-led groups to send to their members or if you organise involvement activities.
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'Good Life' Research
27 September 2023
Karen Mutsatsa , a disabled post graduate researcher in psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, is carrying out research asking what living a ‘Good Life’ means when you have a physical or sensory impairment. The research will involve 20 questions and a £15 amazon gift voucher to show appreciation of participating in the study.
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Contacting Service Providers Proves 'Daunting'
25 September 2023
New research by Disability Rights UK reveals that almost three quarters of disabled people delay contacting essential service providers because they feel daunted by the process. This means they are missing out on much-needed support and important information. Could ‘Support Hub’ be the solution?
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Falls Awareness and Dementia
22 September 2023
In Falls Prevention Awareness Week we are highlighting Sheffield City Council’s new resources for people living with dementia including their ‘Staying Steady and Independent with Dementia’ leaflet. They are available on the Sheffield Directory’s Dementia Support in Sheffield pages.
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Cuts to more bus services ahead - how will this affect you?
18 September 2023
If you use public transport in the city then sadly we have been informed of another imminent round of cuts to many services. There is the opportunity to share how these cuts might impact you by joining a public meeting on Friday 22nd September, Friday 27th October and Tuesday 31st of October or sending feedback.
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Scrutinize the Housing and Neighbourhood Service
18 September 2023
Would you like to be part of a Scrutiny Panel or become a Mystery Shopper for Sheffield City Council?. By being involved as a volunteer you can help to measure the quality of their Housing and Neighbourhood Service and give your own feedback on the service you’ve received as a tenant.
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Sheffield Community Awards 2023
18 September 2023
Voluntary Action Sheffield has announced that nominations for the Sheffield Community Awards 2023 are OPEN! The awards recognise and celebrate the work of local communities; the volunteers, groups, charities and faith and voluntary organisations making a huge contribution to Sheffield people and communities.
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New Hubs Mobility Advice Service
18 September 2023
Supported by the Department for Transport, HMAS is a free information and guidance service on the best accessible travel options for disabled people and individuals who may be considering retiring from driving. It is provided online through a national website and at 15 Driving Mobility centres with dedicated HMAS experts who will assist with inclusive transport queries.
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Can you Help Improve Direct Payments?
10 September 2023
Are you a direct payments user? Do you have personal assistants (PAs)? And do you want to improve the service for yourself and for others? If so you could offer invaluable advice to Sheffield City Council in various ways to help shape a creative and flexible mix (or market) of care and support options in the city.
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