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What support is available for families with recessive genetic conditions?

We've published our latest report, asking parents of children with a recessive genetic disorder about the support they received. So - how do people get information and support when their child is diagnosed, and is this...

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Our Annual Report 2020-21

On Equal Terms: Then and Now - Our latest annual report is a chance to reflect on a particularly unusual year. Find out how we responded to Covid-19, and investigated rising issues like access to services for Deaf people,...

We also made an impact on our priority areas from last year, worked closely with volunteers and partner organisations, and spent time thinking about...

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Reflections on last year: our annual report

We've published our annual report for 2020-21, which gave us a chance to reflect on what was a difficult year for most. We have achieved some real highlights and spoken up for Sheffield's communities where we could...

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May 2021 - What have we been hearing?

These are the key things we've been hearing about in May - including positive updates on accessible information, as well as issues accessing mental health care in a crisis, GP appointments, and an update on the Covid-19...

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

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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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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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June 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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

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Recessive Genetic Conditions - the experiences of parents and professionals

Recessive Genetic Conditions are wide-ranging and often misunderstood...

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Our Annual Report 2020-21

On Equal Terms: Then and Now - Our latest annual report is a chance...

Elderly person sitting on a bench with a friend.

May 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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