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Blog Archive
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Sheffield's Outdoor City Survey 2020
11 June 2020
Sheffield City Council are asking everyone to help them to understand how important our local outdoor spaces are to you – from city parks to the Peak District – and what you like to do when you’re out and about.
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Where to look for Easy Read Coronavirus Information
10 June 2020
There is a lot of guidance and information for the public about Coronavirus but where do you find Easy Read information if you have a learning disability or autism ? Just click on ‘Learning Disability’ or ‘Autism’ on our Disability Sheffield Cornavirus Information and Support page to take you to Easy Read information that will keep you up to date with the latest news.
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Online Book Launches For Disability Activists' Work
10 June 2020
Two of Britain’s best-known disability campaigners have very recently published this month detailing their views and experiences – and are hosting online launch events during the lockdown. Ellen Clifford and Bob Williams-Findlay are both veteran rights advocates who have fought many battles over the years.
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Bread for Sheffield Provides You with Flour and Families with Food
08 June 2020
The Coronavirus crisis has caused hardship for many families already struggling for food. St Mary’s Church and Community Centre has started the ‘Bread for Sheffield’ scheme so you can purchase flour ( and yeast ) from a range of top quality flours from Huskins at cost price and get baking again. Customers are asked to make a donation on top of the cost of the flour, 50% of which will go to the St Mary’s food box delivery scheme, and 50% will go to support local food banks.
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Carers Week News from Sheffield Carer's Centre
07 June 2020
There are 65,000 unpaid carers in Sheffield from the age of 5 to 95. Sheffield Carer’s Centre has taken the opportunity during Carers Week this week to say a huge thank you to all carers in Sheffield who provide so much invaluable support in the city, especially in these challenging times for everyone when the care and support provided by carers has been needed more than ever. Their Carer News Carers Week edition highlights their “Do you Care Campaign trying to reach people who do not recognise that they are carer, so that they know how to get support with their caring role.
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Check Out Our YouTube Channel - thanks Andrew!
05 June 2020
You may not be aware of this, but Disability Sheffield has its very own “YouTube” channel with its own icon at the top right hand side of our homepage to make it easier to log straight into. In the last two months we have posted nine videos – subjects covered include debates on Coronavirus and life in isolation, as well as easy exercises for people with limited mobility. It’s been a great way to keep in touch and reach more people and participants really enjoy and look forward to the sessions.Why not join us in our next video? It’s very appropriate during Volunteers’ Week to take this opportunity to thank our volunteer Andrew for all his technical and camera skills , his hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to help us to make these videos possible.
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Move & Chat with Sheffield Cycling 4 All
05 June 2020
During the Covid-19 outbreak our cycling project Sheffield Cycling 4 All has suspended the cycling sessions offering disabled people the opportunity to ride a wide array of adapted trikes. The good news is we’ve launched a new online exercise session every Wednesday at 11am to help our participants and anyone else who wants to join us, keep fit and well until we’re back cycling together. Move & Chat offers a fun, gentle online exercise session led by a qualified instructor followed by an optional informal chat with other participants.We’re also offering 1 on 1 cycling sessions in Hillsborough park on a case by case basis, a trike Loan scheme and sports equipment for your home to keep you active.
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It's not Time to Relax - It's Not over Yet
05 June 2020
Greg Fell, Director of Public Health at Sheffield City Council, explains the importance of continuing to follow the official guidance, after the latest relaxation of lockdown restrictions, to avoid a second wave of infection. People with learning disabilities can also ‘spread the news’ with Easy Read information from Speakup.
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A Special Thank you to all our Volunteers
04 June 2020
Volunteer’s Week ( 1 – 7 June ) is an annual celebration of the good work done by volunteers across the country. It’s an especial reminder to us all this year to take the time to say thank you to the millions of volunteers who have come forward during the Coronavirus outbreak to give their time to help and support vulnerable people in their community. The work we do at Disability Sheffield would not be possible without our valued volunteers who help us to deliver our services – answering information enquiries, providing advocacy support, writing about news and events , providing IT support, serving on the Disability Hub Committee, helping with admin, answering the phones, supporting Sheffield Cycling 4 All and Sheffield Voices learning disability group, filming videos, the list is getting longer ! During the past few months you’ve continued to support us from your homes while you are shielding and we cannot thank you enough.
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Mixed and Confusing Messages for 'Vulnerable'
04 June 2020
Charities have called for clarity over shielding plans for ‘vulnerable’ and ‘extremely vulnerable’ people during the current pandemic – with news of some people being told by text message that they no longer qualify for government food parcels.Representatives of almost 50 organisations have signed an open letter to the Government warning that millions of people are getting mixed and confused messages about the easing of shielding measures potentially putting their health and safety at serious risk. The letter calls for ongoing support that must be co-produced with people directly affected and makes a number of recommendations for improved communication and support.
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