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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, and access to dentistry
30 June 2021
Report
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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 vaccine rollout
15 June 2021
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BSL Vlog - May
This is the second issue of our British Sign Language Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. May's edition includes finding support for your mental health, using Zoom, and seeing a dentist.
2 June 2021
Advice and Information
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April 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in April - including positive experiences in hospital and of getting the covid-19 vaccination, as well as more challenging experiences with children's and adult's mental health services.
18 May 2021
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BSL Vlog - April
We're teaming up with Citizens Advice Sheffield to create monthly British Sign Language Vlogs. Our April issue focuses on the upcoming local elections, and provides an update on Covid-19 restrictions.
30 April 2021
Advice and Information
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Advice to patients needing dental care
Dentists are still operating at limited capacity due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. If you're looking to get dental treatment for something, please have a read of this advice, provided by the dental commissioners.
23 April 2021
Advice and 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.
12 April 2021
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Our Quarterly Report: January-March 2021
Find out more about what we've been doing this quarter.
11 April 2021
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March 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key themes that we have been hearing about in March 2021 - including feedback on GP surgeries, communication with mental health services, and feedback from people who have sensory impairments.
10 April 2021
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Woman in electric wheelchair smiling
What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on disabled people in Sheffield?
A local Scrutiny Committee asked us and Disability Sheffield to share what we know about the impact of Covid-19 on local people who have a disability. This is what we told them - based on what you've told us.
15 March 2021
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Lady at reception in a health service
February 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in February - including Covid-19 vaccines, communication from GPs, accessing dentistry, issues facing Deaf people, and waiting time for the Gender Identity Service
15 March 2021
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An older couple using a laptop and tablet
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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