1. The Mental Health Journey - what is happening in Sheffield?

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    Our latest report follows people's mental health journeys in Sheffield. We heard about challenges getting the right treatment, problems with communication between different services, and the stigma and prejudice felt by individuals who need support.

  2. Homecare - what matters to you?

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    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

  3. Home care - what are Sheffield City Council's plans?

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    Find out more about the local developments in home care. Sheffield City Council have updated us on their most recent plans.

  4. Reflections on last year: our annual report

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    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, but there's lots still to do.

  5. What support is available for families with recessive genetic conditions?

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    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 delivered in the right way?

  6. Deaf people's access to care in hospital - an update

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    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.

  7. Home Care - The African Caribbean perspective

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    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.

  8. Saalik Youth Project: A youth-led conversation about Covid-19

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    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?

  9. Living with Dementia during Covid-19

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    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?

  10. Free event for parents of children with Special Educational Needs

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    Do you live in Burngreave or the surrounding area? Do you have a child who has or may have special education needs or disabilities (SEND)? We'd like to invite you to our event on Tuesday 28th September

  11. Autism Hope - finding the right support for children with autism

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    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?

  12. Asperger's Children and Carers Together - supporting families of children with autism

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    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.

  13. Luv2MeetU - how do we fill the gaps in support for people with a learning disability?

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    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

  14. How do young adults look after their mental wellbeing?

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    JCI Sheffield's members #SpeakUp about their own mental health experiences, and how they look after their mental and emotional wellbeing.

  15. New national report: Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain

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    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. Sheffield Voices - Calling for a voice for disabled people

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    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. Burton Street Foundation - increasing access to health care for people with a learning disability

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    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