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…Disability Rights UK (DRUK) is urging disabled people and organisations to take part in a consultation led by the Commission on Social Security, a group of people with lived experience of the benefits system. They are developing a proposal for an…
…Amazon Smile is a new service launched by the online retail company Amazon which gives shoppers an easy way to support a charity of their choice, with no cost to the shopper. So you could support Disability Sheffield every time you shop at Amazon,…
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…As previously reported , Disability Rights UK’s ‘We Belong’ engagement campaign has got off to a flying start. The campaign is an opportunity for all of us, as disabled people, to come together, to consolidate our thoughts about what…
…The Disability News Service reports that the recent Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance (ROFA) conference saw calls for non-user-led organisations to make room for DPULOs (Disabled People’s User Led Organisations). Disability News Service…
…Sheffield offers a free, confidential and independent advocacy service for disabled people living in Sheffield. If you are having trouble getting the health or social care services that you need, we may be able to help you. You can watch…
…People with hidden disabilities, including autism and severe mental health conditions can now apply for a Blue Badge following changes to the eligibility criteria which came into effect at the end of August. The Blue Badge scheme already means…
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…However you know about Disability Sheffield – as a service user or participant, as an individual employer, through our news bulletin or social media – have you ever thought you’d like to be more informed and get more involved in…
…Mencap has launched a national campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with learning disabilities in hospital and is looking for local people to tell of their experiences. Healthwatch Sheffield currently helping to promote Sheffield Mencap…
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…Disabled people are among the marginalised groups invited to take part in an online workshop on how to improve the ‘broken’ social security system. Unite The Union has set up the workshop, on Zoom on *Thursday 8 October , between…
…Could you be the next Nikki Fox? ( pictured ). The Star newspaper in Sheffield is looking for people from under-represented communities – including disabled people – who would like the chance to become a journalist for them. As part of…