Two young women with learning disabilities
Luv2MeetU - how do we fill the gaps in support for people with a learning disability?
What has Covid-19 been like for adults with a learning disability? Luv2MeetU's members #SpeakUp to say they need access to clearer information, plus more support to be independent and manage their own health
16 November 2021
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Luv2MeetU
Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating organisation for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. They provide a range of activities and events that have been requested by members.
16 November 2021
Report
Young boy sitting on a bench
Asperger's Children and Carers Together - supporting families of children with autism
ACCT used our #SpeakUp grant to talk to the parent-carers of children with autism at their peer support groups. They wanted to find out what was important to them, such as experiences of getting support for their children in school.
5 November 2021
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Asperger's Children and Carers Together (ACCT)
ACCT is a parent and carer-led support group for autistic children and young people and their families in Sheffield. They run social and activity groups for a variety of age groups, as well as regular peer support meetings for parent-carers.
5 November 2021
Report
Man smiling with his two young children
Autism Hope - finding the right support for children with autism
Autism Hope used our #SpeakUp grant funding to talk to parents of children with autism - what was their assessment and diagnosis like, where did they find support, and what needs to improve?
3 November 2021
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Autism Hope
Autism Hope are a support group for parents and carers of children with autism. They are based in North Sheffield and meet weekly, providing a space for friendship, understanding and support
3 November 2021
Report
Older couple on the bus
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
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service
The Community Dementia Advice Service in South East Sheffield supports people living with dementia and their families/carers, linking them in with local activities and opportunities.
7 September 2021
Report
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?
31 August 2021
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Saalik Youth Project
Saalik Youth Project works with young people aged 6-25 from ethnically diverse backgrounds and origins in Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Firvale. The group's young people wanted to explore the impact Covid-19 had had on their communities.
31 August 2021
Report
Photo of family members who relied on home care
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 Sheffield.
23 August 2021
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - SACMHA Health & Social Care
SACMHA delivers a specialist service to people in need of health & social care support. Their roots are in the local African Caribbean community, and they wanted to explore this group's experiences with local home care services.
23 August 2021
Report