Guide to Living Well in North East Sheffield Winter 2018

Your guide to WINTER 2018

in North East Sheffield

Foxhill, Parson Cross, Colley, Longley, Shirecliffe, Shiregreen, Wincobank, Brightside, Darnall, Tinsley, Burngreave, Firth Park, Firvale, Woodside, Burncross, Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Highgreen

Welcome to your new local guide to keeping happy, healthy and well in the North East of the city. This guide’s been produced by Darnall Wellbeing and SOAR, together with Sheffield City Council.

Darnall Wellbeing Darnall Primary Care Centre 290 Main Rd, S9 4QH (0114) 249 6315 dwb.enquiries@darnallwellbeing.org.uk www.darnallwellbeing.org.uk

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SOAR 14 Knutton Rd S5 9NU (0114) 213 4065 enquiries@soarcommunity.org.uk www.soarcommunity.org.uk

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• Getting information, advice and support p3 • Keeping healthy and well p7 • Getting out and about p12 • Learning and work p22 • Money matters p24 • Housing p25 • Support for carers p26 • Keeping safe p27 • Help in your home p28

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Getting information, advice and support Local information and advice services Citizens Advice Sheffield Free, independent, impartial and confidential advice. Help with welfare benefits and tax credits, debt, housing, employment, immigration or any other issue. www.citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk. 03444 113 111.

Local offices 320 Wordsworth Ave, Parson Cross.

Learning Zone.

Drop-in advice service Wednesday 10am-1pm.

Stubbin Lane.

9 Stubbin Lane, Firth Park.

Drop-in advice service Wednesday 9.30am-4pm.

Spital Hill.

28-30 Spital Hill.

Drop-in advice service Tuesday 9.30am-4pm.

Firvale Centre.

Earl Marshall Rd. Drop-in advice service Tuesday 9am-1pm.

Stocksbridge Library.

Manchester Rd. Drop-in advice service Thursday 10am-1pm.

Tinsley One-Stop Shop.

120-126 Bawtry Rd. Drop-in advice service Thursday 9.30am-1pm.

(0114) 243 2720.

tinsleyadvice@hotmail.com.

290 Main Rd. Darnall Primary Care Centre.

Drop-in advice service Wednesday 9.30 -11.30am.

Independent advice services Chapel Green Advice Centre.

(0114) 246 8964.

Firvale Community Hub.

35 Station Rd, Chapeltown, S35 2XE.

58 Owler Lane, S4 8GU.

(0114) 261 9130.

SOARs Social Prescribing Service is available in 22 GP Surgeries in North Sheffield. The service provides health, employment and wellbeing advice and support. You’re referred using a ‘social prescribing’ pad to SOAR’s Health Services Team. SOAR’s Health Trainers and Advocacy workers will then spend time with you to understand, build confidence, plan, support and/or refer to additional support. See our contact details on p2.

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Darnall Wellbeing (DWB) You can get help from Darnall Wellbeing by contacting us yourself, or through your GP or health professional. One of our team will talk with you by phone or face to face, to provide information on Darnall Wellbeing’s many activities, as well as other things going on locally. See our contact details on p2.

Local Community Support Workers There are Community Support Workers based at each GP surgery. Your local workers are Andrew, Carmen, Helen, Kim, Liz, Nasreen and Thando.

They can help you with any non-medical issue you may have, such as: • help to check your benefit entitlement • advice to support carers • help to get out and about • help to plan for times of bad weather • support to get temporary help if someone is unwell • help to arrange support in and around your home.

To contact the workers call on (0114) 205 7120 (Monday-Friday 8.45am-5pm).

Freedom Community Project provides a free café and a listening ear.

They give advice on benefits, debt, housing and mental health support, and general advice. They have a food bank and provide grants. Thursday 10am-12noon at Tinsley Methodist Church, 2 Ingfield Ave, S9 1WZ. (01246) 241 457. tinsley@fcgroup.org.uk.

Family Centres Offer a range of support from pregnancy onwards, including: Talking Toddlers, Stay and Play, infant feeding support, baby massage, family learning, midwife and health visitor drop-ins, healthy eating and nutrition for the really young.

For all the latest information: www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk. (0114) 273 5008 or just pop in: First Start Family Centre.

441 Firth Park Rd, S5 6HH. (0114) 232 2203. Also has link sites at Burngreave, Brightside and Shirecliffe.

Darnall Family Centre.

563 Staniforth Rd, S9 4RA.

(0114) 273 5008.

71 Palgrave Rd, S5 8GS. (0114) 250 Early Days Family Centre.

3060. Also has a link site at Angram Bank School, High Green.

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Childcare Provision. Did you know you could get up to 30 hours a week of funded childcare for your 3 or 4 year old? And funded early learning places are available for some 2 year olds. To find out more and for a list of www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk. childcare providers in your area visit

Sheffield Parent’s Hub For parents of tots to teens. Free local meetings and relaxed and friendly discussion groups on topics to help you: • improve your confidence as a parent • deal with problem behaviour • reduce conflict in the family • build a better relationship with your teenager The information we provide is evidence based, tried and tested. You can drop in at a one off meeting or join in short small discussion group sessions.

Find out what’s happening in your area – call (0114) 205 7243 SheffieldParenting@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk or email www.sheffield.gov.uk/parenting.

Citywide information and advice services For parents/carers of children and young people with a disability or special educational needs Sheffield Parent Carer Forum. www.sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk 0300 321 4721 (local call rate).

For people 50+ years Age UK Sheffield.

www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield

(0114) 250 2850.

For carers Sheffield Carers Centre.

Sheffield Young Carers.

(0114) 258 4595.

www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk (0114) 272 8362. www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk

For people on the autistic spectrum

Sheffield Autistic Society www.sheffieldautisticsociety.org.uk.

Helpline 07923 473240. National 0808 800 4104.

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For people with dementia and their carers Alzheimer’s Society.

www.alzheimers.org.uk.

(0114) 276 8414.

For people with a disability or long term health condition Disability Sheffield. www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk. text only: 07541 937 169.

(0114) 253 6750,

For people with a learning disability Sheffield Mencap & Gateway. www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk.

(0114) 276 7757.

For people with a mental health problem Sheffield MIND.

www.sheffieldmind.co.uk. (0114) 258 4489.

Fire Service. Can provide free home safety checks and fitting of smoke alarms

www.syfire.gov.uk. (0114) 253 2314. In an emergency call 999.

Foster Sheffield’s Future!

If you could give a child a stable place to call home get in touch (0114) 273 5075. www.sheffield.gov.uk/fostering.

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Keeping healthy and well Local GP surgeries Darnall Primary Care Centre.

(0114) 226 0000.

York Road Surgery.

(0114) 244 8357.

290 Main Rd, Darnall, S9 4QH.

Darnall Health Centre, 2 York Rd, S9 5DH.

Darnall Health Centre. 2 York Rd, S9 5DH. Dr Mehrotra.

(0114) 244 9525.

Highgate Surgery.

Highgate, Tinsley, S9 1WN.

The Medical Centre.

Ingfield Ave, Tinsley, S9 1SW.

Brinsworth Medical Centre.

(01709) 828 806.

Elm Lane Surgery.

Barnsley Road Surgery.

899 Barnsley Rd, S5 0QJ.

The Flowers Health Centre.

(0114) 256 7333.

The Health Care Surgery.

87 Wincobank Ave, Wincobank, S5 6AZ.

1 Remington Ave, S5 9PA.

(0114) 234 4729.

(0114) 246 9030.

492 Bellhouse Rd, S5 0RG.

28 Dunninc Rd, S5 0AE.

Ecclesfield Group Practice.

Chapeltown Surgery.

03333 232900.

63 Palgrave Rd, S5 8GS.

Shiregreen Medical Centre.

(0114) 245 6123.

(0114) 243 7212.

281 Southey Green Rd, S5 7QB.

400 Firth Park Rd, S5 6HH.

Dunninc Road Surgery.

(0114) 232 9390.

360 Herries Rd, S5 7HD.

Southey Green Medical Centre.

(0114) 232 6401.

Mill Road Surgery.

(0114) 245 5112.

72 Buchanan Rd, Parson Cross, S5 8AL.

Norwood Medical Centre,

Margetson Surgery.

(0114) 261 0623

171 Bawtry Rd, Brinsworth, S60 5ND.

104 Elm Lane, S5 7TW.

Buchanan Road Surgery.

(0114) 245 4834.

Firth Park Surgery.

(0114) 226 3535.

96A Mill Rd, S35 9XQ.

98A Mill Rd, S35 9XQ.

(0114) 246 9030.

(0114) 245 6370.

11 Ecclesfield Rd, S35 1TD.

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(0114) 257 0788.

(0114) 245 1880.

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Grenoside Surgery.

60 Greno Cres, S35 8NX.

Foxhill Medical Centre.

Pitsmoor Surgery.

160 Fox Hill Cres, S6 1GA.

151 Burngreave Rd, S3 9DL.

Sheffield Medical Centre.

Upwell Street Surgery.

(0114) 240 3159.

21 Spital St, S3 9LB. 93 Upwell St, S4 8AN.

Page Hall Medical Centre.

(0114) 232 2055.

(0114) 272 5154.

(0114) 272 7042.

(0114) 243 5504.

101 Owler Lane, S4 8GB.

(0114) 261 7245.

Local dentists Find your local dentist on the NHS Choices website:

www.nhs.uk.

Local health and wellbeing clubs, groups and services Darnall Wellbeing Health Trainers Our Health Trainers can help if you need support to improve your health.

They can give you information and advice on: • healthy eating • weight loss • becoming more active • diabetes and chronic pain See our contact details on p2.

SOAR Health Trainers Our Health Trainers can help you if you need practical support to improve your health and wellbeing.

They can help with: • advice and information • eating healthily • losing weight • getting more active • referral to stop smoking support ...and much more. You can have 5 or 6 sessions on a one-to-one basis.

Call for an informal chat on (0114) 213 4065.

Springboard Social Cafés. Drop-in cafés for people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or other mental health conditions. Also provides a range of activities and events. Held fortnightly at: 320 Wordsworth Ave. Find out if you’re eligible to •T he Learning Zone,

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attend – call Helen Warren (0114) 213 4065.

Burncross Rd, S35 1RX. Find out if you’re eligible •C hapeltown Scout Hut, (0114) 213 4065. to attend – call Earl Marshall Road, S4 8LB. • The Firvale Community Hub, S4 8GU / ACT, (0114) 261 9130 or Find out if you’re eligible to attend – call Rona (0114) 243 4340.

Usha Community cafes are held at The Hub, Firth Park, S5 6QL. • The Comfort Zone, (0114) 213 4065.

For details call Beck Rd, S5 0AA. • Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre, (0114) 213 4065.

For details call Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Network.

Provides information, support and advice about IBS. Unit 1.16, SOARWORKS, 14 Knutton Rd, S5 9NU,

(0114) 272 3253.

Monday Bowling Club. A new group in Chapeltown aimed at people with Dementia. Contact Schani on (0114) 213 4075 for more details.

Wednesday Friends. A relaxed and friendly place for a chat over a drink. We Parish Centre, 21 Housley Park, Chapeltown, are a dementia friendly group.

S35 2UE. Contact Yvonne Moorhouse on 07530 111921.

Thursday Club. A small group with one-to-one support for people with dementia in High Green. A referral system and waiting list operates. Contact Dorothy Wood on (0114) 284 6100 for more details.

Darnall Dementia Group provides day care on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in a local church. We welcome referrals for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia. We provide a friendly space where people are supported by skilled helpers. Contact Sheila Manclark on (0114) 226 2116.

See the Parson Cross Community Development Forum on p19.

Sporting Chance. The project is aimed at men aged 50+ to help them take regular exercise, and enjoy a new social activity. Contact Jamie Crowther on 07841 430165.

Jamie.crowther@volunteeringmatters.org.uk.

SAGE Greenfingers. Provides gardening as therapy for adults with mental 30 Minna Rd, S3 9AZ. health problems living in the area.

(0114) 274 3651. www.sagesheffield.org.uk.

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Drink Wise, Age Well gives advice on healthier drinking for the over 50’s and runs free local activities and social opportunities to meet new people or develop skills. Activities like: exercise groups, healthy eating sessions, craft groups, and Ouse Rd allotments, many more. Runs a community allotment in Darnall at 0800 032 3723.

S9 3FS, on Wednesdays 10am-2pm. Call free www.drinkwiseagewell.org.uk.

Pedal Ready aims to get more people cycling more safely. Learn to Ride and Cycle Confidence sessions are held across the city. A women only session is held at High Hazels Park, Darnall, Monday 10am-12noon, and in Tinsley Park, Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. All sessions are free, including loan of a bike for the lesson. Booking is essential.

(0114) 241 2775. admin@pedalready.co.uk. www.pedalready.co.uk.

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Citywide health and wellbeing services Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service Thousands of people have quit smoking for good with help from the stop smoking service. www.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk. 0800 612 0011 (free from landline), 0330 660 1166 (free from mobile).

Alcohol support The Sheffield Treatment and Recovery Team (START) is your first stop for support with alcohol. They can help assess your drinking habits and give you advice and support to change them. Call for an appointment 44 Sidney St, S1 4RH (Matilda St entrance), between or drop-in at 9am-5pm. (0114) 226 3000.

See Drink Wise Age Well in local section above.

START also provides free drug support. For support with heroin or other opiate drugs call (0114) 305 0500. For support with non-opiate based drugs (like cannabis, amphetamines, ‘legal highs’, steroids, cocaine) call (0114) 272 1481.

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Healthy eating and weight management For self-help tools and information visit the NHS Choices website ( www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthy-eating). For support with weight management www.whyweightsheffield.co.uk or call (0114) 321 1253. visit Sexual Health Sheffield Provides free and confidential sexual health services. www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk. (0114) 226 8888.

Falls There are lots of ways you can reduce your risk of falling. Find out more www.nhs.uk. If you’ve had a fall or are at the NHS Choices website worried about falling, talk to your GP who can refer you to the Falls Prevention Service.

Mental Health Sheffield’s Mental Health Guide is online and has a wide range of information about mental health conditions, wellbeing, what help is available and what you can expect from services. Call (0114) 273 7009. www.sheffieldmentalhealth.org.uk.

Sheffield MIND. Contact details can be found on p6.

If you’re feeling low, stressed, anxious or depressed, Sheffield IAPT can help. They can also help you to live well with chronic pain and long-term conditions. Runs courses and has self-help materials. www.iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk.

Call (0114) 226 4380.

Cruse is a national charity which provides bereavement support.

Call (0114) 249 3328. sheffield@cruse.org.uk.

Healthy activities Step Out Sheffield runs weekly health walks at 26 locations across the city. All free and delivered by trained health walk leaders. People of all ages, levels of ability and fitness are welcome. Walks vary from 15 minutes to one hour. We also socialise afterwards with a cuppa and a natter. www.healthwalksinsheffield.btck.co.uk.

07505 639524.

Parkrun organize free weekly park runs in Sheffield for all abilities (you can run, jog or walk). It’s free! Please register before your first run www.parkrun.org.uk.

Pedal Ready run free cycle confidence courses usually in parks around Sheffield. They also run learn to ride sessions. All sessions are free and bikes www.pedalready.co.uk. are provided if you need them (0114) 241 2775.

Grow Sheffield. Find community food growing projects https://growsheffield.com.

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Getting out and about Help to get there Discount travel Travel passes for bus, tram and train are available for students, older people www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/ticketfinder. and people with disabilities.

(01709) 51 51 51.

Disabled Parking The Blue Badge Scheme is for people with severe mobility problems and allows them to park close to where they need to go www.sheffield.gov.uk/bluebadge.

(0114) 273 4567, then press 5. www.sheffield.gov.uk/parkingguide.

Find disabled parking at Sheffield Community Transport (SCT) provides lots of services to help people get around the city, including: • Shopper Bus • Community Car Scheme • City Ride Door-to-Door Service • Mobility for Leisure Service SCT has a Travel Buddy service if you need someone with you to get out reception@sheffieldct.co.uk. and about. (0114) 276 6148. www.sheffieldct.co.uk.

Shopmobility Sheffield Wheelchairs can be loaned for free from Shopmobility, for a day or for a longer time. www.shopmobility-sheffield.weebly.com. (0114) 281 2278 (city centre outlet) or (0114) 248 3802 (Crystal Peaks outlet).

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Local specialist equipment shops Sell mobility and disability aids.

Halifax Rd, S6 1LH. Eden Mobility.

0800 652 8444. www.eden-mobility.co.uk.

Hillsborough Barracks, S6 2LR. Clark and Partners.

(0114) 231 5566. www.clarkshop.co.uk.

Parkgate Mobility.

(0114) 437 2329.

Unit 30 Hillsborough Barracks, S6 2LW. www.parkgatemobility.co.uk/mobility-shops/sheffield.

Things to do and places to go Things to do and places to go locally Sports facilities and activities Concord Sports Centre.

Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE. Provides a wide range of activities and facilities including swimming pools, Easytone exercise classes, a medical exercise referral scheme if you have a medical condition. Find out about the LifeCARD Scheme, which gives you big discounts on the use of the facilities and classes. Call (0114) 257 0053.

Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre.

Pack Horse Lane, S35 3HY. Find out about our discount card to get discounts on use of facilities and classes.

Call (0114) 284 3910.

Verdon Recreation Centre.

Verdon Street, S3 9QS. Provides health and sports activities for the local community. Call (0114) 213 2300.

English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS).

Coleridge Rd, S9 5DA. Facilities include gym, athletic arena, fitness class and spin studio, sports halls, table tennis, badminton. Leisure time at EISS is an easy going, friendly and open environment where you can stay active and meet new people. Suitable for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. Call (0114) 223 5600. www.siv.org.uk/accessibilty/leisure-time. iceSheffield.

Coleridge Rd, S9 5DA. Facilities include ice skating, skating and ice hockey lessons, altitude high ropes adventure course.

(0114) 223 3900. www.siv.org.uk/icesheffield.

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630 Prince of Wales Rd, S9 4ER. Davys Sporting Club Ltd. A not-for-profit club. Facilities include football, cricket, squash, crown green bowls, snooker, pool, darts and gym. (0114) 244 2936. info@davyssportingclub.co.uk.

Powerleague Sheffield.

Woodburn Athletic Stadium, 3 Stadium Way, S9 3HL. 5-a-side football teams. (0114) 261 7000. sheffield@powerleaugue.co.uk.

Park Tennis High Hazels Park. 5 all-weather hard courts available for hello@parkstennis.co.uk. booking. 01865 689754.

Darnall Wellbeing. Also offer physical activity sessions throughout the week.

Contact details on p2.

LifeCARD - discounts to use sports facilities The LifeCARD Scheme offers significant savings on sport and leisure activities at SIV venues (Sheffield International Venues). For information about the LifeCARD and Plus One card (for people with a disability who need a PA to www.siv.org.uk/lifecard. You can also call or visit any accompany them) visit SIV venue.

Libraries All council libraries have books, music and films to borrow. They have computers and free wifi you can use. They also run groups and activities.

These include activities for children and young people: babytime, storytime and toddler time, Chatterbooks, arts and crafts and young people’s book and writing groups. Volunteer libraries provide some or all of these services and activities (and they may also provide extra activities). The council also provides an eLibrary service which offers ebooks, eaudibooks and emagazines. Find out more www.sheffield.gov.uk/ at libraries or visit your local library:

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Council Libraries Firth Park Library.

443 Firth Park Rd, S5 6QQ. (0114) 203 7433.

Parson Cross Library.

The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Ave, S5 8NL. (0114) 203 9533.

Chapeltown Library.

Nether Ley Ave, S35 1AE. (0114) 203 7001.

Darnall Library.

Britannia Rd, S9 5JG. (0114) 203 7429.

Tinsley Library. There’s currently a ‘pop up’ library at Tinsley Forum on Bawtry Rd, S9 1UE. (0114) 244 4887.

Volunteer Libraries Burngreave Library.

42 Spital Hill, S4 7LG. (0114) 203 9002.

Southey Library.

Moonshine Lane, S5 8RB. (0114) 203 9531.

Ecclesfield Library.

113 High St, S35 9UA. (0114) 246 3615.

Lunch clubs and coffee mornings Lunch Club at St Mary’s Church Hall, 15 Mortomley Lane, High Green, S35 3HS. Monthly community lunch club for friendship and companionship.

Everyone welcome. Contact Maria Brewitt 07943 373492 or call (0114) 284 4048 (church office).

Darnall Lunch Club. A great chance to meet other people over a hot meal – enjoy a chat, chairobics, raffles and trips out. Meal costs £4. Tuesday and Thursday 12noon-2pm at Church of Christ in Darnall, Station Rd, S9 4JT. To book a place call or email (0114) 253 6674.

Margaret.holt@yahoo.co.uk.

Coffee Morning.

High Green Methodist Church Hall, Wortley Rd, S35 4LQ. Wednesday10-11.30am. Contact Anne Cowley (0114) 284 7209.

Coffee Morning.

Methodist Church Chapeltown, Nether Ley Ave, S35 1AE (opposite the library). Tuesday 9.45-11am. Open to all. Serving light refreshments at a minimal cost. There’s a short optional 15 minutes reflection time at 10.30am which takes place in the worship area of the church. Disability accessible. You’ll be greeted with a warm welcome. Contact the Rev Jill Pullan (0114) 240 3514. jmpullan03@gmail.com.

Gardening and Community Allotments High Green in Bloom.

Mortomley Park, S35 3HS. Saturday 10am-12noon. Everyone welcome, gardeners or not!

Contact Janet Cooper (0114) 284 7226.

Hope Community Allotment.

Windmill Lane, Wincobank, S5 6FW. (0114) 285 2321.

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LEAF.

Norwood Allotments, Herries Rd, S5 7JB.

Firth Park Community Allotment.

(0114) 258 0482.

07799 851888.

Vickers Drive, S5 6TG.

St. Saviour’s Community Project Allotment.

Paces Campus, Pack Horse Lane, S35 3HY. Contact Maureen Greaves (0114) 284 4003.

Green City Action.

Abbeyfield Park House, Abbeyfield Rd, S4 7AT. Community based classes, community tool hire and allotment based work.

Call (0114) 244 0353.

Ouse Road Allotment, S9 3AD. Drop-in session Wednesday 10am-2pm. Site is wheelchair accessible and has a ladies and gents toilet. Contact Corraine Moss 07442 501290 or 0800 0323723.

Tinsley community Allotment. A community allotment and orchard producing organic fruit and vegetables. A space for growing, chatting, relaxing, and learning together. Come and join us! Fridays 1-3pm (March to October).

120-126 Bawtry Rd, S9 1UE. Behind Tinsley One-Stop-Shop, tinsleyallotment@gmail.com.

Darnall Allotment Project is at the top of High Hazels Park and is open Tuesday afternoons, just drop-in!

Infield Lane, S9 4PE. Parks and green spaces Concord Park.

Shiregreen Lane, S9 1PP. Firth Park. The main entrance to the park is on Hucklow Rd. Ecclesfield Park. The Park is a large open and flat site. Parking includes 2 disabled bays.

There are lots of local green spaces in the Darnall and Tinsley area. High Hazels Park, Darnall Community Park, Darnall Neighbourhood Park, Phillimore Park, Tinsley Park Hill-airport, Tinsley Recreation Ground.

Find out more at www.sheffield.gov.uk/parksandgreenspaces. You can also join (0114) 265 6900.

Friends of High Hazels Park, call Paul Campbell on Clubs and groups Friday Craft Group at The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Parson Cross, S5 8NL. (0114) 213 4065.

Parent and Toddler Best Start - Communities Count project has parent and toddler groups running in Darnall and Tinsley (term-time only). Also run family fun days, craft

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days, cook and eat sessions, and days out during the school holidays. Contact Katiecotterill@manorandcastle.org.uk.

07495 965429.

Community hubs and activities Longley 4G Community Centre. Provides activities including Pilates and arts and crafts.

Southey Ave, S5 7NN. (0114) 399 0520.

Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre. Provides activities including conservation group, women’s over 50’s group and gardening group.

Westnall Rd, S5 0AA. (0114) 245 9200. www.shiregreen.net.

Shirecliffe Community Centre. Provides free internet access and activities including art club, bingo and food club.

349 Shirecliffe Rd, S5 8XJ. (0114) 232 6201. www.shirecliffe.org.uk.

Darnall Education Centre (Starworks). Activities include youth club, Darnall Musical Theatre Company and Zumba class.

Darnall Rd, S9 5AF. (0114) 256 2289.

Galeed House is a community house open to all in Darnall. Runs free English classes for men and women from beginners to intermediate, a ladies drop in sewing class and lunch club and weekly youth and kids clubs for all ages.

75 Nidd Rd, Darnall, S9 3BB. Contact Amer or Louise (0114) 244 4832. admin@galeed.org.uk.

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Staniforth Road Neighbourhood Centre.

Staniforth Rd, S9 3WF.

Subud Centre provides activities including English classes.

Swarcliffe Rd, S9 3FA. (0114) 242 1901.

Tinsley Community Centre. Activities include Over 60’s group (Wednesday afternoon) and bingo (Wednesday night).

1A Ingfield Ave, S9 1WZ. (0114) 243 0687.

St Lawrence Church, Tinsley, S9 1WG. Has a coffee morning on Wednesday 10.30am-12noon. (01709) 361630.

Pakistan Muslim Centre runs regular classes and projects.

Woodbourn Rd, S9 3LQ. (0114) 243 6091.

Darnall Community Development Centre aims to host a wide range of activities and events. Currently you can find Empire Boxing and Fitness Gym on the upper floor.

1 The Green, Darnall, S9 5JN. (0114) 281 6603. info@darnallcentre.co.uk.

Together Women Project. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. A women-only centre offering groups and activities including health group, 50+ group and drop-ins. One-to-one advice, guidance and advocacy is also provided.

106 Arundel Lane, S1 4RF. (0114) 275 8282.

VIBE Project is a project for and led by young women and girls aged 12-19 to have a say on issues affecting them and make changes locally, regionally and nationally. Also holds a range of events you can get involved in, like film nights and craft sessions. Call (0114) 275 8282.

Tinsley Community Heritage is a community based heritage project exploring the history and archaeology of Tinsley. Activities include free school holiday arts workshops, evening talks, archives research, oral history, work with local groups and more. Contact Charlotte Head (0114) 258 0483. charlotte.head@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Parson Cross Initiative. Foodbank, gardening based projects and community classes.

Mount Tabor Methodist Church, Wordsworth Ave, S5 8NJ. (0114) 281 5799.

Southey Development Forum. Provides a range of activities including Knit and natter, 50+ club and arts and crafts sessions. Also a UK online centre,

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where you can learn to use a computer.

Moonshine Lane, S5 8RB. (0114) 285 3093. www.southeyforum.co.uk.

Involve Community Hub, 31-33 Wolfe Rd, S6 1BT. Foxhill Forum.

Provides health and wellbeing, community learning, employability support and active involvement activities in the local community. (0114) 231 5522. contactus@foxhill-forum.co.uk.

The Parson Cross Community Development Forum Runs fabulous free dementia/Alzheimer’s groups: JABADAO group that runs every Monday 1-2pm and a new Memory Cafe that runs on a Tuesday 9.3011.30am (term-time only). These groups are a great community activity for 56 Margetson Crescent, S5 9NB. people with dementia and their families. louise@pxforum.org.

Contact (0114) 327 9727.

ACT Sheffield at Fir Vale Centre. Gym with therapies offered. Public classes, Earl Marshal Rd, room hire and support services for BME communities. reception@actsheffield.com.

S4 8LB. (0114) 243 4340.

The Sheffield Community Investment Deal (SCID).

A community project working in Darnall, Tinsley, Page Hall and Grimesthorpe to help social cohesion and integration of new arrivals, especially in relation to education and health services. If you want to share your views, get involved or have ideas for community actions please get in touch. Contact Sofia Gkika 07825 288580 (Darnall), Ruth Johnson 07534 862169 (Tinsley), 07904 163331, Yasmin Iqbal 07538 118947, Nicola White Patrick Moran 07538 118956 (Page Hall and Grimesthorpe).

Darnall Forum and Post Office. Provides courses in: English as a Second Language (ESOL), IT/computers, Driving Theory and Confidence Building.

(0114) 249 0099 or speak to one of the tutors.

Call Nazia Fazil If you’re feeling down, are a woman and belong to a minority ethnic Darnall Forum, community, you can ask to speak to Nazia or Zahira at (0114) 249 0099.

245 Main Rd, S9 4QD. Tinsley Forum provides education, training, employment support, 120 Bawtry Rd, Tinsley, S9 1UE. activities and a youth club.

(0114) 244 4887. admin@tinsleyforum.co.uk.

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Things to do in the city Volunteer Centre There are lots of different volunteering opportunities in Sheffield for people of all ages and abilities.

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW, Monday-Wednesday 10am-4pm.

(0114) 253 6649. www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk.

Activities for older people Sheffield University of the Third Age – fun and interesting activities and courses for retired and semi-retired people. www.su3a.org.uk.

(0114) 230 8866.

Friends of Age UK Sheffield – meet people at social events (fee applies).

Age UK Sheffield also have coffee mornings on Fridays 11am-12noon at the Crucible Corner Café in the city centre and on Wednesdays 11am-12noon at Woodseats Library, Chesterfield Road, S8 0SH. Activities for Carers The Carers Centre has a Carers Café on the 2nd Friday of the month (except in August) from 10am-12noon at the Central United Reformed Church on Chapel Walk in the city centre. Contact details p5.

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Activities for people living with dementia There are dementia cafés and support groups around the city. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society to find out more. Contact details on p6.

Activities for people with disabilities Within Reach helps people with a disability to take part in sport, recreation www.withinreach.org.uk. (0114) 273 4266. and arts Sheffield Mencap and Gateway has an Out and About Scheme with activities for people over 18 with a learning disability. 8 groups that meet every month, including: Liberated Ladies, snooker, bowling, walking and youth groups. www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk/learning-disabilities/out-and-aboutscheme. (0114) 276 7757.

Loneliness If you’re feeling lonely or isolated contact the organisations below for support.

The Silver Line is a 24 hour, free and confidential helpline for older people.

0800 4708090. www.thesilverline.org.uk.

Contact the Elderly. Join our local group for fun, friendship, tea and cake!

(0114) 230 2343. angela.handforth@contact-the-elderly.org.uk.

Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) provides a friendly visiting service. Our volunteers can offer regular or occasional friendly visits to your home. We also offer befriending by phone, and have volunteering opportunities. (0114) 250 5292.

Age Better in Sheffield aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for the over 50’s. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, or just need someone to talk to, Age Better runs free services that may help. They also have volunteer roles if you’d like to support someone over 50. www.agebettersheff.co.uk.

(0114) 2900 250.

Community development Starting an organisation or group in your community?

Voluntary Action Sheffield’s Community Development Team can help, and www.vas.org.uk.

(0114) 253 6600. can support you to recruit volunteers Services that can come to you Home library service Offers books, talking books, DVDs, music CDs and jigsaws, all delivered free to (0114) 273 4277. mobileservices.library@sheffield.gov.uk. your home. www.sheffield.gov.uk/homelibrary.

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Learning and Work Local training, job search and work clubs Employment Service SOAR. SOAR’s Employment Service provides one-to-one support with getting back into employment, finding training and creating a plan to suit you.

Who can see an employment advisor?

• anyone aged over 16 • anyone who has been made redundant • anyone returning to work after a career break • anyone registered as economically inactive • anyone not on the mandatory work programme What does an employment advisor offer?

• information and advice about the latest job vacancies • how to complete job application forms • support with CV writing • support setting up a Universal Job Match account • finding training/courses to build skills and knowledge.

One Stop Shop, 19 Bellhouse Rd, S5 6HJ.

(0114) 244 0401.

Darnall Forum provides employment support and adult community learning.

Training includes life skills, English as a Second Language, confidence building, 245 Main Rd, S9 4QD. (0114) 249 0099. sewing and IT/computers.

Find out about volunteering opportunities on p20.

Citywide training and careers providers Sheffield College.

(0114) 260 2600.

www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses/adult-learners.

The WEA run adult education courses, including: arts and crafts, English and maths, IT, languages, writing, and work related courses. www.wea.org.uk/yorkshire-and-humber.

(0114) 242 3609.

Learn Direct provides online skills, training and employment services.

Dearing House, 1 Young St, S1 4UP. 0800 101901. https://www.learndirect.com.

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Sheffield Digital Inclusion Project. Heeley Trust provides a range of free digital drop-ins across the city in libraries and community venues. We help people get to grips with digital technology, helping them to keep in touch, save money, look for work, do online transactions including Universal Credit, stay safe or manage their health.

To find out more and to book a place contact (0114) 339 1070. learningchampion@heeleydevtrust.com.

See details of the U3A on p20.

Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English (SAVTE) can help you learn English (on a one-to-one basis in your home, or with other people in a small local learning group). (0114) 253 6644. www.savte.org.uk.

Lifelong Learning and Skills Service www.lifelonglearningandskills.org/all-lifelong-learning-courses.

(0114) 266 7503.

Sheffield Futures provide expert careers advice for anyone 16+. www.sheffieldfutures.org.uk. (0114) 201 2800.

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Money Matters Local services Local Citizen’s Advice (see p3).

Citywide support with money The Money Advice Service provides free, impartial and independent financial information. They can help with issues such as: budgeting, paying and planning for the cost of care, using an independent Financial Adviser. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk. 0800 138 7777.

Age UK Sheffield offers support with money matters for older people.

Contact details on p5.

Sheffield Credit Union offers loans, savings and budgeting accounts (0114) 276 0787. www.sheffieldcreditunion.com.

South Yorkshire Energy Centre at Heeley City Farm offers free energy advice to people in Sheffield to help them save money on their gas and electricity bills and keep warm and well at home. Drop-in advice session on Thursdays. Advice is impartial and offers one-to-one support. We deal directly with suppliers to arrange switching and make sure that you’re receiving any discounts or services you’re entitled to. Contact Sharon Smith (0114) 303 9981.

Sharon.syec@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Furniture and household items Emmaus Sheffield sells recycled household furniture including electrical goods. They have low cost items and basic kitchen equipment. (0114) 272 0677. www.emmaus-sheffield.org.uk.

The British Heart Foundation has a city centre shop which offers good quality preowned and brand new furniture and home appliances.

6, Arundel Gate, S1 2PP. (0114) 205 5356.

Clothing Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Norfolk St, S1 2JB. Has a friendly drop-in and free clothing store Wednesday 2-4pm, if you’re in desperate need of clothing. (0114) 272 1749.

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Housing Local housing advice and support Sheffield City Council Housing+ service Housing+ is the way Sheffield City Council delivers its housing service, signposting to appropriate support where necessary to make sure people can enjoy and sustain their tenancy. There are 7 Neighbourhood Teams located across the city and each area has its own Neighbourhood Officer.

Call (0114) 293 0000 or call in.

Local offices Station Rd, Darnall, S9 4JT. • Darnall.

443 First Park Rd, S5 6QQ. • Enquiry Point at Firth Park.

320 Wordsworth Ave, S5 8NL. • Wordsworth Avenue.

1b Station Rd, Chapeltown, S35 2XE. • First Point at Chapeltown.

Tenants and Residents Associations (TARAs). To find your local getinvolved@sheffield.gov.uk TARA and get involved, please contact or call 273 5566.

Citywide housing advice and support Shelter provides help with a range of housing issues like: eviction or repossession, repairs, landlord disputes, managing debt and rent arrears.

6th Floor, Furnival House, Furnival Gate, S1 4QP. 0344 515 1515.

Visit the Sheffield Property Shop to find and bid for Council and some housing association properties, and to find out about swapping houses www.sheffieldpropertyshop.org.uk. and downsizing your property.

(0114) 293 0000.

Howden House, 1 Union Street, S1 2SH. MESH – Mediation Sheffield provides a mediation service if you’re having a neighbour dispute, that’s making you feel ill or stressed. www.meshccs.org.uk. (0114) 241 2771.

Housing support You can get housing support to help you maintain your independence at home if you’re a tenant or a home owner. If you’re aged 55 or over you can contact the LiveWell at Home housing support service run by South Yorkshire www.livewellathome.org.uk.

Housing Association. (0114) 290 8359. www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/ For other housing support projects visit housingsupport, or if you’re a council tenant, you can talk to your local Housing+ officer on (0114) 293 0000.

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Support for Carers Local housing advice and support North Sheffield Carers. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7-9pm. A group for carers and former carers who provide a listening ear to those who need it over a cuppa. New members always welcome.

Ecclesfield Support Unit, Wordsworth Ave, S5 9JN (opposite Greyhound Pub). 07719 945535.

The North Sheffield LD Carers Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday in the Acorn Pub, 516 Burncross Rd, Chapeltown, month 12noon-2pm at the S35 1SL, for an informal lunch and social. This group is for carers of people with a learning disability and/or Autism. The group is jointly run by the Sharing Caring Project (Sheffield Mencap) and SOAR. Contact Cathy or Kirsty (0114) 275 8879, or Schani (0114) 213 4075.

Citywide services Sheffield Carers Centre works with adults who provide unpaid practical and/ or emotional support to an adult or child with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problem or addiction issue. The centre provides: • confidential Carers Advice Line, week days 9am-6pm • Carers Needs Assessment to access a full range of support • regular newsletter • Carers Café and events • telephone support for those feeling isolated • training for carers • support to plan for emergencies • specialist benefits advice • support for older carers of people with a learning disability • counselling service • information about rights for working carers • support to have a break • free spa sessions (0114) 272 8362. support@sheffieldcarers.org.uk. www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk.

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Keeping safe Adult abuse Report it: If someone’s in immediate danger call 999. If there’s no immediate danger you can tell someone you trust such as family, friends or a professional. If you don’t want to tell someone you know, contact the Council’s First Contact Team on (0114) 273 4908. www.sheffield.gov.uk/abuse.

Find out more:

Child abuse Report it: If someone’s in immediate danger please contact the police by calling 999. If there’s no immediate danger you can call the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on (0114) 273 4855 (24 hours). www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/social-care/child-abuse.

Find out more:

Domestic abuse Report it: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 999. If there’s no immediate danger call the free Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 808 2241 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm) or email help@sheffielddact.org. uk (interpretation and translation can be arranged into your language). www.sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse.

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Hate incidents and crimes Report it: call 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.

For more information and to report hate crime and incidents report-it.org.uk. online:

Sheffield Safe Places Managed by Heeley City Farm. The project works with companies and organisations to support people with a learning disability, dementia or mental health illnesses who may be lost, ill or frightened and to provide them with a temporary refuge if they need it. For a list of Safe Places call (0114) 250 5111 or visit www.sheffieldsafeplaces.org.uk.

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Help in your home

Most of us want to live independently in our own home for as long as possible, but from time to time we may need some support.

Equipment and adaptations to help with daily living Find local specialist shops where you can buy or hire equipment on p13.

Community Equipment Service (British Red Cross).

British Red Cross loan a range of equipment and adaptations including: hoists, commodes and mobility aids. There’s no charge for the service however, you will need to be referred by a health professional like your GP or Community Nurse. You can return equipment you’re no longer using by calling (0114) 242 6331. You can also purchase small independent living aids (such as tap turners, wide handled cutlery, waterproof sheets) from British Red Cross Store, Jordanthorpe Medical Centre, 1 Dyche Lane, S8 8DJ. 07885 804976.

You can also shop online www.giftshop.redcross.org.uk.

Care Alarms Emergency care alarms can offer round the clock support to people who need them.

They can also provide extra peace of mind for carers who know their loved ones can get help when they can’t be there www.sheffield.gov.uk/carealarms.

(0114) 242 0351. citywidecarealarms@sheffield.gov.uk.

Help with home maintenance and fitting equipment in your home The Stayput Handyperson service can help you with little jobs to make your home safer. They can do the small jobs, like fit hand rails on stairs or grab rails, for about half the usual cost. They can also do odd jobs like fitting door bells and changing light bulbs. Call (0114) 256 4270. sheffieldstayput@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.

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Meals You may need support to prepare or cook your food. Frozen meals can be delivered to your home once a fortnight to store in your freezer: • Oakhouse Foods.

www.oakhousefoods.co.uk.

• Royal Voluntary Service.

0845 600 0122.

0333 370 6700.

www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

• Wiltshire Farm Foods. www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com.

0800 077 3100.

Hot meals can also be delivered to your door every day: • Park Care Meals. www.parkcaremeals.co.uk. (01709) 378 100.

Home support services Here’s a list of Home Support services that work in the North East of the city. They can help you with things like cleaning, shopping, laundry and personal care. For a full list see www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/homesupport.

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Abbeycare and Nursing at Home.......................................... 0114 Abourthorne Healthcare Ltd.................................................. 0779 Adswad Ltd........................................................................... 0114 Alzheimer’s Society................................................................ 0114 Aspire PC Ltd........................................................................ 0114 At Home with Age UK Sheffield............................................. 0114 Baldev Skills Resources Ltd.................................................. 0753 Bluebird Care........................................................................ 0114 Care2Care............................................................................. 0114 Carewatch Sheffield............................................................... 0114 Caring Personal Assistants.................................................... 0114 Carline Homecare.................................................................. 0114 Chrismark Care..................................................................... 0798 Citizenship First..................................................................... 0114 Communication Independence.............................................. 0758 Delight Care Services Ltd...................................................... 0793 Dimension UK Ltd................................................................. 0300 Direct Health ........................................................................ 0114 Eternity Healthcare Ltd.......................................................... 0114 Fosse Healthcare - Sheffield.................................................. 0114 Fuscoe Browne Healthcare Ltd. ........................................... 0114 Hallam Homecare Services Ltd............................................. 0114 Hallam24 Healthcare ............................................................ 0114 Helping Hands Sheffield........................................................ 0114 HFT Sheffield & Derbyshire.................................................... 0114 Hillforcare Services................................................................ 0114 Holistic Social Care............................................................... 0114 Home Instead Sheffield North................................................ 0114 Home Instead Sheffield South............................................... 0114 Inspire UK Care .................................................................... 0114 JS Parker.............................................................................. 0114 Lotus Homecare Sheffield..................................................... 0114 Lynx Care.............................................................................. 0114 Manu Integrity Services Ltd................................................... 0114 Pacific Care Services Ltd....................................................... 0114 Pillar Nursing Placements Ltd................................................ 0114 Prelle Healthcare................................................................... 0114

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Principle Support Ltd. .......................................................... 0114 Proud to Care........................................................................ 0785 PT Care UK Ltd..................................................................... 0114 Royal Care Health................................................................. 0114 Samfos Health....................................................................... 0114 See the Person...................................................................... 0114 Seven Steps Support Ltd...................................................... 0780 Spectrum Social Care Ltd..................................................... 0114 Thames Homecare Services Ltd............................................ 0114 The Caring Choice Ltd. ........................................................ 0114 The Good Days Project......................................................... 0114 Visiting Angels Care .............................................................. 0114

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Get advice about the quality of services Find reviews of home care services on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) www.cqc.org.uk and find services on the Council’s Recognised website www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/rpl.

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Support to help you stay independent, safe and well Sheffield City Council may be able to provide support to help you stay independent, safe and well. We’ll talk to you and, if you have eligible care and support needs, we’ll talk to you about your finances. We’ll use the information about your finances and national rules based on the Care Act 2014 to work out what you can afford to pay and what, if anything, we’ll contribute towards the cost of your care and support. adultaccess@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk. (0114) 273 4908.

You can also speak to the staff in First Point reception at Howden House in the city centre (Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30 pm).

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