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Child of the North: Inequality after Covid
Children in the North are more likely to live in poverty than those in the rest of England – and inequalities have widened since the pandemic. This week we hosted a Festival of Debate event to explore this subject and its impact on Sheffield families
19 May 2022
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#SpeakUp grants scheme - applications are now open!
The latest round of #SpeakUp grants has arrived. Find out more about our grants, worth £2000 each, and how to apply. Applications are open until Monday 9th May 2022.
5 April 2022
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What happened next? SACMHA's #SpeakUp report - an African Caribbean perspective on home care
SACMHA Health & Social Care was awarded a #SpeakUp grant to help them amplify the voices of African Caribbean people in Sheffield who use home care. Find out what the next steps are, and how the Council is responding
31 March 2022
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£37m available for general practice in Sheffield
Sheffield is receiving a share of £1 billion in government funding - this money will be used to transform general practice in the city. Have your say on the new plans.
17 March 2022
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Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.
9 March 2022
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What's important to you in health and care?
We want to know what we should focus on over the next year. Your views are crucial to shaping that vision
2 February 2022
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Burton Street Foundation - increasing access to health care for people with a learning disability
The families and carers of people with a learning disability #SpeakUp about annual health checks and hospital passports - two resources which can help people get the healthcare they need
17 December 2021
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Sheffield Voices - Calling for a voice for disabled people
The Sheffield Voices self-advocacy group #SpeakUp about the treatment of people with learning disabilities through the pandemic. They want disabled people to be listened to by those in charge of local services
17 December 2021
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New national report: Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain
Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. The latest national Healthwatch research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.
16 December 2021
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How do young adults look after their mental wellbeing?
JCI Sheffield's members #SpeakUp about their own mental health experiences, and how they look after their mental and emotional wellbeing.
14 December 2021
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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
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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
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