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BSL vlog - December 2021
The December instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, Local Area Committees, and rising energy costs.
17 December 2021
Advice and Information
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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
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Sheffield Voices
Sheffield Voices is a learning disability self-advocacy group led by people with a learning disability themselves.
17 December 2021
Report
Woman at a dentist appointment
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
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - Burngreave Messenger
Burngreave Messenger is an independent community-based newspaper which is delivered free to over 9000 households in the Burngreave Ward of Sheffield.
14 December 2021
Report
Young man standing in a town square
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
News
SpeakUp grants scheme 2021
#SpeakUp 2021 - JCI Sheffield
JCI Sheffield is a voluntary organisation that provides development opportunities for young people (in their 20s and 30s) to create positive change.
14 December 2021
Report
Young man standing face on to camera in a hospital hallway
October 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in October - including getting to the GP, making an NHS dentistry appointment, and getting the right care in hospital
19 November 2021
Report
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