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  • BSL Healthy Minds for Deaf People

    26 October 2015

    BSL Healthy Minds is a free therapy and counselling service delivered in British Sign Language helping deaf people who are struggling to live with anxiety or depression.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Sheffield GP Co-authors Report into Improving Mental Health Services

    26 October 2015

    This new national report highlights how improving the ability of doctors and nurses in GP surgeries to spot patients who may have mental health conditions, could reduce illness and save lives.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Chairperson Vacancy

    22 October 2015

    We are recruiting a new Chairperson for Disability Sheffield to lead a group of ten trustees with a wide range of experience.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • View Derby DRILL Roadshow Video

    22 October 2015

    See coverage of one of the DRILL events taking place across the country to discuss how public money can be best used to enable disabled people to live independently, as well as giving a greater voice to disabled people on the issues that impact them.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Stand for Election as Disability Hub Representative

    21 October 2015

    The next meeting of the Disability Hub on Thursday 26 November 2015 will elect its Disability Hub Representatives .Deadline for submissions is Wednesday 18 November 5pm if you wish to apply.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Local Authority Care Act Implementation is Failing Disabled People

    21 October 2015

    Despite emphasis on wellbeing, choice and control within the Care Act the report ‘Promoting People’s Right to Choice and Control under the Care Act 2014’, recently published by the Independent Living Strategy Group and In Control, found nearly half of respondents felt their quality of life had reduced and 30% experienced a reduction in choice and control.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • Irwin Mitchell Photography Competition

    21 October 2015

    The judges of the ‘ Embracing Progress ‘ competition are looking for attention grabbing images that are positive, empowering and demonstrate that every disabled person has the right to live their life and embrace their disability to achieve their goals. The closing date is Sunday 22 November.

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  • Nominees Wanted For The Peter Woodall Sports Award

    19 October 2015

    Each year, the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board gives an award to people with learning disabilities, who inspire others with their dedication to sport and activities in Sheffield. Would you like to nominate an individual or team for the Peter Woodall Sports Award?

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  • Big Sheffield Autumn Switch

    19 October 2015

    Sign up to get the best tariff for your gas and electricity before 16th November. When you get your offer you can choose to accept it or not – you are under no obligation to switch energy supplier.

    FULL ARTICLE

  • SUST Recovery Awards 2016

    14 October 2015

    Win a prize by entering this writing competition describing your experience of how different methods of support have helped your recovery or helped to improve the lives of people with mental health issues? The closing date is 17 December.

    FULL ARTICLE
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