Disability Sheffield

Disability Sheffield are a membership organisation, run and controlled by disabled people. They promote independent living for disabled people in Sheffield. By independent living they mean that disabled people have the same freedom and rights to exercise choice and control over their own lives as any other person.

Their website contains lots of information,

Services that Disability Sheffield provide, include:

Information Service

Provides free, confidential information to disabled people; their families and friends, their personal assistants and carers, and any other organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about a disability-related issue.

The service is provided by staff and volunteers who have direct experience of disability themselves. They aim to provide the information you require using their own fact sheets and local and national information databases and resources.

They can be contacted by phone on: 0114 253 6750; by e-mail: [email protected]

Advocacy Service

Disability Sheffield offers a free, confidential and independent advocacy service for disabled people living in Sheffield. If you are having trouble getting the health or social care services that you need, they may be able to help you. They accept self-referrals or referrals from third parties.

They have created a video to explain the Advocacy Service.

Sheffield Voices

Sheffield Voices is a self-advocacy group for adults with learning disabilities. The group meets once a week to talk about issues affecting them.

For more information and how to join have a look at their website.

Personal Assistants Register

The Sheffield PA Register is a website which helps people find suitable Personal Assistants (PAs). Visitors to the website can browse PA adverts, contact PAs, post their own adverts detailing their support needs and browse useful resources. Disability Sheffield offers advice on Finding the right personal assistant.

Sheffield Cycling 4 All

Sheffield Cycling 4 All is a  friendly and inclusive cycling project, designed for disabled cyclists. Sessions run Monday to Thursday, and the last Saturday of the month, with some additional sessions in summer. The cost is £4 for riders and free for carers. The sessions take place in Hillsborough Park. To book your 1-hour cycling slot, you can email, call or text them. They can be phoned or texted on 07565 695296 and their email address is [email protected]