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Learning disability

, their families, carers and professionals. Sheffield Voices: Learning Disability Self-Advocacy Group . We are a self-advocacy group that works to make sure everyone feel welcome, and that they take part during activities. We have face to face and online meets on Zoom, to talk about things affecting the learning disability community, plus creative sessions, and social groups. Sheffield Parent Carer Forum: Independent Group of Parents and Carers . Our aim is to make sure the needs of children and young people (up to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities are met. We bring…

Physical activity choices

There's a wide choice of local activities to help you move more and improve your health and wellbeing. These include: Walking groups and health walks Yoga classes Pilates classes Keep fit classes Chairobics and chair based exercise Dance classes Seated Dance Walking football Cycling clubs and cycling lessons Swimming sessions and swimming lessons . and there's a whole host of sporting activities for a wide range of interests and abilities in our sports section. Sporting activities . There are a wide range of leisure activities that can also help you to move more, get out and meet people and improve your sense of well being. These include: gardening groups, choirs and singing groups, drama societies, art classes and so much more...find them all in our leisure and culture section. Leisure activities . Support to get active You can visit our 'People…

Activities and things to do for people with Dementia

. Create it, share it The University of Hertfordshire has a Create it, share it Art Pack with ideas for creative projects and fun activities. University of Hertfordshire Arts: Create it, share it Art Pack (PDF, 4.9 MB). Dementia Together Ideas of ways to live well with Dementia. Topics include routine, music, memory book, photos, sleep, weaving, relaxation, art, physical activity and poetry (new resources are added every week). Dementia Together . Dementia Meeting Centres This website has resources and ideas for activities at home including activity kits, puzzles, quizzes… to step inside the National Gallery and explore one of the greatest collections of paintings, from the comfort of your home. National Gallery: virtual tours . The Louvre art gallery Go on a virtual tour of the Louvre in France. The Louvre: virtual tour . Explore the natural world If you…

Support for family and carers of people with Dementia

Links and Downloads A carer is someone who provides unpaid practical and/or emotional support to an adult or child with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problems or addiction. Sheffield Carers Centre Advice, information and support for unpaid carers. This includes an advice line…

Keeping well in your local community

increase your confidence and skills by joining courses such as cooking, art and gardening eat healthily and exercise more with advice from a one-to-one Health Trainer get connected with people in your local area reduce feelings of loneliness by joining local groups and social cafes develop… Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Walkley, Langsett, Crookesmoor, Broomhill, Crosspool ZEST 7 Burngreave Burngreave, Firvale, Abbeyfield, Firshill, Woodside SOAR 8 Darnall Darnall, Tinsley, Acres Hill, Handsworth, House Steads (& Clover Group GP… are funded through Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group. Each partnership is led by a local voluntary sector organisation which works with a wide range of people who live or work in that community. Each partnership is different, depending on local needs, but might include…

Sporting activities

Sporting clubs, groups and activities Here you will find a wide range of sporting activities for those new to sport and the more experienced. There's something for everyone, including: archery athletics badminton basketball boccia bowling boxing canoeing caving climbing cri…

Leisure activities

Here you will find: arts and crafts activities computer classes hobby and interest groups drama groups dance classes music groups choirs brass bands social and friendship groups gardening groups community and environment groups . and so much more... view direct…

Adult education

Adult education includes accredited job skills training such as health and safety, childcare, health and social care, catering. Some organisations offer apprenticeships. There are also more recreational courses such as art classes, IT classes, writing groups, language and conversation clubs for you to join. Citywide adult education providers There are several citywide adult education providers in Sheffield, including: Sheffield College . Sheffield City Council, Lifelong Learning: FACES (Family, Adult and Community Education Service) . Sheffield City Council, Lifelong Learning… classes in Sheffield . Literacy and numeracy There's also literacy and numeracy support whether you're a child or an adult. Literacy . Numeracy . Private tuition If you're looking for a private tutor, you will find them for a wide range of subjects such as, music, languages, art, maths…

Virtual Filing Cabinet (VFC)

Choices Autism Plus – employment support Autism Plus Social Group Big Ambitions Burton Street Greave House Farm Trust Heeley City Farm RIVA project Sensesation day services Sheffield Mencap Under the Stars │ Dementia support Dementia referral routes in Sheffield Dementia Advice Sheffield Dementia awareness and training DSTIS: Sheffield Carers Centre Dementia activities and support Alzheimer's Society (national) Dementia Advice Sheffield – Dementia Support for Professionals Sheffield LGBT+ over 50s group (dementia friendly) │ Support for older people Age Better Age UK Sheffield Churches Together MHA Communities Goodgym Sheffield LGBT+ over 50s group (dementia friendly) Livewell at Home (SYHA) Reengage The Silverline SCCCC Good Neighbour Scheme St Chad's Church 3rd Age Ministry Stocksbridge Community Care Group │ Physical and Sensory Impairment support Deaf Advice Service RIVA…

Inclusion Criteria

We include details about the following types of organisation/service/activity. 1. Area Clubs, groups, organisations and services based in Sheffield, including areas which border Sheffield that Sheffield people would typically travel to take part in an activity or use a service. We will also c…

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