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...
by Emily Lamb | Dec 6, 2024 3:09PM | Long Reads
I was studying English at university when I realised my sight was finally failing. I was only 20 and it was terrifying. My life changed dramatically. I went from being a very confident, active, person to being scared of leaving my house. I could no longer...
by Josie Sharp | Nov 29, 2024 4:49PM | Long Reads
Sheffield’s homeless charities are at breaking point as they constantly battle to help the increasing number of people who are sleeping on the streets. Temperatures across the city plummeted last week marking the first snowfall of the season, triggering...
by Amelie Parent | Nov 29, 2024 4:37PM | Long Reads
The first ever period and menopause charter was launched by Sheffield City Council last week, but one campaigner fears it could be a “missed opportunity”. The Period Equity and Menopause Awareness Charter aims to reduce the inequalities and stigmas around...
