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The Mental Health Journey - what is happening in Sheffield?

Our latest report follows people's mental health journeys in Sheffield. We heard about challenges getting the right treatment, problems with communication between different services, and the stigma and prejudice felt by...

With the help of Sheffield Flourish, we spoke in depth to 9 people who told us about their journeys through children's and adults' mental...

20 January 2021

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Applications for Speak Up Small Grants Scheme are now open!

We’re excited to be launching the next round of our Speak Up grants. Apply for a grant of £500 - £1000

The Speak Up grants are a way to help community groups to give a greater voice to the people they support, and encourage people speak up about their...

23 November 2020

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What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?

We've published our latest report, revealing what it's been like for local people accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. Take a closer look at what the impact of the pandemic has been on...

19 November 2020

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Home care - what are Sheffield City Council's plans?

Find out more about the local developments in home care. Sheffield City Council have updated us on their most recent plans.

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Homecare - what matters to you?

Join us and Disability Sheffield to talk about homecare at our online event - the Council will share their plans based on what they've heard so far, and you can have your say about the future of homecare

12 February 2021

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Recessive Genetic Conditions – parent and carers experiences of services

We'd like to hear from parents or carers of children living with a recessive genetic condition. Do you know what services can support you? Have you experience of using recessive genetic services?

23 November 2020

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February 2021 - What have we been hearing?

These are the key things we've been hearing about in February -...

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December 2020 and January 2021 - What have we been hearing?

5 February 2021

These are the key things we've been hearing about in December...

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What we've heard about Dentistry - January 2021 update

4 February 2021

A local Scrutiny Committee asked us to share what we've been...

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The Mental Health Journey

20 January 2021

We spoke to people living in Sheffield about their journey through...