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…An organisation that offers easy read information and UK guidance about coronavirus has issued a series of cards for people to use to show they are exempt from wearing face coverings. Under new rules face covering is now compulsory on public…
/blog/how-to-show-you-are-exempt-from-wearing-a-face-covering-2020-06-18
…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…
/blog/where-to-look-for-easy-read-coronavirus-information-2020-06-10
…Learning disabilities self-advocacy group Sheffield Voices has expressed anger after an autism and learning disability unit in the city was closed to new admissions when it was rated “inadequate” by inspectors. The Firshill Rise unit in…
/blog/sheffield-voices-express-anger-over-abuse-scandal-2021-07-27
…Sheffield Carers Centre has released its latest newsletter. The issue includes topics including a free wellbeing session, a free ‘mind plan’ , the forthcoming census, self-isolation for carers, dementia activity packs and PPE. It also…
/blog/latest-news-for-carers-and-covid-vaccinations-2021-03-18
…Sheffield City Council is inviting feedback on their new draft Adult Health and Social Care Strategy, called ‘Living the life you want to live’. They want to hear from you about what you think are the key changes needed in adult health and…
/blog/health-and-social-care-strategy-consultation-2021-09-22
…Every year, Cycling UK, highlight 100 exceptional women who promote cycling and encourage others to take part. This year we are nominating SC4A cyclist Chella Quint who has been borrowing an e-trike from our cycle loan scheme. We want people to…
…It’s amazing how much fun you can have with a couple of tins and a towel! These common household items can also help you get fit during the lockdown if you take part in the weekly Move And Chat sessions, writes regular participant John…
/blog/what-its-like-to-take-part-in-move-and-chat-2020-07-09
…In the first Get Yourself Active blog Caroline Waugh describes how getting active through cycling has ‘changed her life forever’ and helped with her health conditions. “At the age of 21, I was a caring young woman, and full of the joys…
…Local Plan Sheffield City Council’s Local Plan consultation comes after a meeting of the Full Council earlier in May approved a measure that would see a small section of the city’s Green Belt released for development. Closing date 11 July…
…With another coronavirus lockdown underway at the moment and seemingly nobody sure what the future holds, the need to relax is imperative. So those kind folks at Sheffield Cycling 4 All have set up an online yoga class – a form of exercise…