by Freya Ingram | Dec 13, 2024 4:28PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
A charity which supports young carers has raised over £5,000 to fund free counselling sessions after it was revealed those who look after relatives suffer from declining mental health and struggling financially. The money raised from the Christmas fundraiser...
by Carys Reid | Dec 13, 2024 3:44PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
A Sheffield DJ is is using the power of music to raise money for humanitarian causes across the world. Afua Nicholas, an Education, Culture and Childhood undergraduate, at the University of Sheffield, is hosting musical events across the city to help countries and...
by Yassin El-Moudden | Dec 6, 2024 5:01PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
Yesterday, the Prime Minister stood at a podium in front of six brightly coloured banners emblazoned with short and sweet slogans, each representing a milestone for the Labour government to achieve by the end of the decade. This was received with a mixed response from...
by Olivia Booth | Dec 6, 2024 4:40PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
For 50 years, Sheffield Women’s Aid has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse, providing refuge to women and their children, as well as reshaping attitudes around gender-based violence. Despite the ongoing work to help those impacted by violence...
by Erin Griffiths | Dec 6, 2024 3:36PM | Long Reads
More is needed to be done to speed up the diagnosis of painful and debilitating bowel conditions according to one sufferer. As part of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, Liam Slaney, voiced his concerns that the NHS is over-stretched leaving patients...
by Emily Lamb | Dec 6, 2024 3:28PM | Long Reads
Disabled students are struggling to enjoy university life after a system that was set up to support them is ‘failing’. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), which underwent major reforms earlier this year, has been criticised after lengthy delays means...
