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September 2021 - What have we been hearing?

These are the key things we've been hearing about in September - including accessibility in GP surgeries, and issues finding an NHS dentist appointment.

We're sharing the key things we hear each month, so that services and commissioners of services can hear from you.

13 October 2021

Saalik Youth Project

Saalik Youth Project: A youth-led conversation about Covid-19

Saalik Youth Project used our #SpeakUp grant funding to explore the experiences of young people and parents - what was the impact of Covid-19 on their communities, and what support do they need in the future?

Saalik Youth Project works with young people aged 6-25 from ethnically diverse backgrounds and origins in the Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Firvale areas...

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Home Care - The African Caribbean perspective

SACMHA Health & Social Care used our #SpeakUp grant funding to explore local African Caribbean experiences of home care, and to ensure that these views are heard by those working to improve home care services in...

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Free event for parents of children with Special Educational Needs

Do you live in Burngreave or the surrounding area? Do you have a child who has or may have special education needs or disabilities (SEND)? We'd like to invite you to our event on Tuesday 28th September

21 September 2021

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Living with Dementia during Covid-19

South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service used our #SpeakUp grant funding to understand what it's been like for people with dementia, and those who care for them, during the pandemic. What additional support do they need?

7 September 2021

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Deaf people's access to care in hospital - an update

Since 2018 we've been reporting that Deaf people don't always have equal access to healthcare in Sheffield. Now, we've received further commitments from Sheffield's Hospitals about how they plan to address issues with accessible information.

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September 2021 - What have we been hearing?

13 October 2021

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August 2021 - What have we been hearing?

20 September 2021

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SpeakUp grants scheme 2021

#SpeakUp 2021 - South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service

7 September 2021

The Community Dementia Advice Service in South East Sheffield...

SpeakUp grants scheme 2021

#SpeakUp 2021 - Saalik Youth Project

Saalik Youth Project works with young people aged 6-25 from...