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…What should post-diagnostic support look like for autistic adults? Three online workshops are being held for autistic adults at the University of Sheffield to hear your views on this. If you received your diagnosis as an adult from a UK service…
…The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) reports that following consultation between themselves and the UK Government, several exemptions have been announced to the Government’s plan to ban single-use plastic straws. The SIA say they were able…
…We are one week away from the changes to the new Sheffield Bus Partnership and you can find up to date information :- by calling Traveline on 01709 515151 online at Travel South Yorkshire using the Journey Planner …
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…Between the dates of Friday 28th March and Tuesday 1st April, Disability Sheffield suffered a data breach. Summary An unknown person recently gained temporary access to a Disability Sheffield staff member’s Microsoft Account. As a result, this…
…Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) are becoming aware that the disruption due to the Coronovirus pandemic is having a particularly adverse effect on disabled people. The effects are particularly noticeable as disabled people often have to rely…
…Sheffield City Council has an opportunity to secure funding for future schemes which will help make walking, wheeling and cycling in neighbourhoods safer and more attractive. By wheeling they mean using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or buggies.…
…Are you an Expert by Experience (Service User, Person with Experience of Services)? Have you, or your group, made a short film about what it’s like to have social care or other services? Then you might be just the person/people South Yorkshire…
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…The Government’s roadmap out of lockdown calendar moves onto a further stage today as part of the country’s slow easing out of Covid restrictions. This includes shops and indoor hospitality e.g.restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes re-opening and…
…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…
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…A Sheffield-based legal firm has launched a campaign to ensure disabled people get priority online shopping places. Fry Law, based at the Globe Works on Penistone Road, recently won a case taken against Tesco on behalf of a housebound woman who had…
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