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  • Make it Together's Toolkit Launch

    Make it Together's Toolkit Launch

    25 November 2025

    Months of research involving in-person and online conversations, has resulted in a Toolkit to support local groups to improve accessibility in their spaces. Make it Together is launching the Toolkit with two events n February and are asking you to save the date and come along.

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  • Disability History Month

    Disability History Month

    19 November 2025

    It’s UK Disability History Month (20 Nov to 20 Dec) spotlighting the UK’s disability rights history, recognising the achievements of disabled people and confronting ongoing systemic barriers. As always, the time period covers HIV/AIDS Day (1st Dec), International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd Dec) and International Human Rights Day (10th December).

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  • Digital Lifeline Survey

    Digital Lifeline Survey

    14 November 2025

    Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking adults with a learning disability who use a digital device and / or received a free device during the Covid-19 pandemic, to complete an online survey by the end of December. Workshops are also taking place until 5 December.

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  • Housing Allocations Policy Consultation

    Housing Allocations Policy Consultation

    05 November 2025

    In Phase 2 of Sheffield City Council’s review of their Housing Allocations Policy, a new draft of the policy has been created taking feedback from Phase 1 into account. Consultation on the final draft is open until 17th November and the Council would welcome your views.

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  • Disability Rights UK Annual Conference

    Disability Rights UK Annual Conference

    04 November 2025

    2025 is a significant anniversary as it marks the 30th year since the passing of the landmark Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in the UK. Disability Rights UK’s online Conference on 26 November celebrates and considers its impact and looks ahead to what still needs to be done.

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  • New Housing Vulnerability Policy

    New Housing Vulnerability Policy

    04 November 2025

    By reading their draft policy and completing their short survey you can help the Housing Service to understand and define what it means to be vulnerable and what adjustments can be put in place to support vulnerable individuals to access their service. The consultation closes on 19 November

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  • LGBT+ Health Evidence Review Workshops

    LGBT+ Health Evidence Review Workshops

    29 October 2025

    The National LGBT Partnership is holding a series of identity-specific virtual engagement events in early and mid November to support the national LGBT+ Health Evidence Review. These are events for people who are LGBT+ and also identify with one or more intersectional groups. Online surveys are available if you are unable to attend.

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  • How AI Can Make Information More Accessible

    How AI Can Make Information More Accessible

    29 October 2025

    AI isn’t just a buzzword any more. Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday life in classrooms , at home and at work. The article ‘Disability, diversity and a very honest robot” in Kidz to Adultz magazine explores how AI, in particular ChatGPT can support disabled people by making information more accessible.

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  • Communities Strategy Promises a New Approach

    Communities Strategy Promises a New Approach

    29 October 2025

    Sheffield City Council’s new Communities Strategy sets out how they will work in a different way with all of the city’s communities over the next decade. It marks a major step forward and new approach by recognising that communities are experts in their own lives and should be equal partners.

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  • Winter Jabs Update

    Winter Jabs Update

    28 October 2025

    Have you had your flu jab? (t’s still free on the NHS for many people including people with long term health conditions. But did you know that the rules for a free COVID-19 jab have changed? You now have to pay privately for the vaccine unless you are 75+, live in a care home for older people or have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

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