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Sheffield’s Stroke Recovery Service offers support for patients

Sheffield’s Stroke Recovery Service offers support for patients

by Mia Wallis | May 12, 2023 4:34PM | Campaign - Stroke

A stroke survivor has applauded a charity which aims to support and help people regain their confidence after they suffer the potentially life-changing health condition. Sheffield’s Stroke Recovery Service was set up by Jane Hammond in 2012 after she recognised there...
“Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince”

“Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince”

by Mia Wallis | May 12, 2023 4:21PM | Campaign - Stroke

“Try and smile for me,” asked Georgia Hanson’s mum when she complained of a severe headache after waking up feeling unwell in October 2021. Knowing something “wasn’t quite right”, Miss Hanson, who was 19 at the time, recalls her vision was blurred and she suffered a...
“They don’t get to see the light of day”: 100 ex-battery hens find new home

“They don’t get to see the light of day”: 100 ex-battery hens find new home

by Mia Wallis | Apr 24, 2023 3:11PM | News

A Sheffield farm has re-homed 100 ex-battery hens, after being rescued across the city. Heeley City Farm held their re-home event yesterday from 10am – 4pm, after 131 ex-battery hens arrived from the not-for-profit group, Phoenix Hen Rescue. Rachel Gilbert,...
“I’m not convinced that bird flu has gone, or will ever go” – Sheffield farm conflicted over lifting of bird flu restrictions

“I’m not convinced that bird flu has gone, or will ever go” – Sheffield farm conflicted over lifting of bird flu restrictions

by Mia Wallis | Apr 24, 2023 12:29PM | News

Staff at a Sheffield farm have voiced their concerns about the risk of rising infections following the recent lift on bird flu restrictions. Heeley City Farm has put their ducks and turkeys back outside after mandatory housing restrictions requiring poultry and...
Budget for childcare – an important step forward or one big misunderstanding?

Budget for childcare – an important step forward or one big misunderstanding?

by Mia Wallis | Mar 27, 2023 3:08PM | Long Reads

The plans to expand childcare provision for pre-school children has been met with a mixed response from nursery providers and parents. Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget last week he wanted to ease the burden of juggling early years childcare and working, but...
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