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carers Links and downloads Across the UK today 6.5 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. That’s 1 in 8 adults who care, unpaid, for family and friends. Within our lifetime, there will be 9 million carers. Our loved ones are living longer with …
Support groups and services for people with a health condition Find support groups and services for a range of health conditions including: heart conditions, stroke, cancer, Parkinsons, arthritis, osteoporosis and many more. health support groups . health services . We also have an excellent…
Downloads and links There are many places you can go for health advice and support. There are 16 Community Wellbeing Programmes across the city covering the neighbourhoods with the poorest health. Sheffield City Council: Community Wellbeing . Call: 0114 293 0682 . They provide a range of h…
The Herbert Protocol is an information gathering tool used for early intervention and to reduce the risk around vulnerable people with Dementia or Alzheimer's who may be at risk of going missing. You complete a form with information about someone so if they are missing, the police can get access…
Sheffield Safe Places aims to support adults who may feel vulnerable when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help, for example they are lost, ill or frightened, then they can enter the nearest safe place to get help. Sheffield Safe Places: What is Sheffield Safe Places ?
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has advice on staying safe at home. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue: Safety advice . You can also request a home safety visit. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue: Request a visit .
dementia Downloads If you're living with (or supporting someone living with) memory loss or dementia in Sheffield, there's plenty of support for you. In Sheffield we believe it's possible to live well with Dementia, so these pages contain sources of practical and emotional support for your healt…
mentalhealth The Sheffield Mental Health Guide has details of local support services, peer support and resources in Sheffield. Sheffield Mental Health Guide . You’ll find details of local support groups, events and activities, along with an A to Z of mental health, and lots of advice on your w…
Did you know that 40% of Dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by making small changes that would reduce the risk throughout your life? Find out more: Alzheimer’s Society: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed . Not all types of Dementia can be prevented, but evidence sho…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk sensoryimpairment The directory has lots of advice on support with a sensory impairment in Sheffield. Blind and visual impairment If you need advice about losing your sight speak to your GP. There is advice about the health support available on the NHS website, i…