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Sheffield couple to welcome Ukrainian refugees through new government scheme

Sheffield couple to welcome Ukrainian refugees through new government scheme

by Lydia Patrick | Mar 14, 2022 4:35PM | News

A Sheffield couple hope to welcome refugees into their home after the government announced a new scheme to help people fleeing the Ukraine war. Homes for Ukraine will allow host families to home Ukrainian refugees, and in exchange will be given £350 a month. They are...

“Not just for men”: Sheffield skatepark wheels out new initiative to become more inclusive

https://www.thehouseskatepark.co.uk/
Meet the gender pay gap bot exposing companies across South Yorkshire

Meet the gender pay gap bot exposing companies across South Yorkshire

by Lauren Kelly | Mar 14, 2022 4:32PM | News

For this International Women’s Day an anonymous bot account on Twitter has stunned users with its exposure of some very big gender pay gaps. 8 March 2022 marked this year’s International Women’s Day and many companies took this day as an opportunity...
Could these robots be the future of Sheffield Children’s Hospital?

Could these robots be the future of Sheffield Children’s Hospital?

by Jessica Lionnel | Mar 14, 2022 4:24PM | News

Meet MiRo and Pepper, two androids that have been combatting stress and anxiety in young patients at the hospital. The project aimed to keep children from the ages of five to 12 calm in-between waiting for treatment. It was the brainchild of Brenda Little, 29, a PhD...
‘Go With the Flow’: People are exercising to shed light on period poverty in South Yorkshire

‘Go With the Flow’: People are exercising to shed light on period poverty in South Yorkshire

by Safi Bugel | Mar 14, 2022 4:06PM | News

A Sheffield charity is encouraging people to get active to raise awareness of period poverty in South Yorkshire.  Menstruation Matters launched ‘Go With the Flow’ this morning, a month-long campaign which sets biking, running and walking challenges for participants to...
Learning disabilities charity raises over £10,000 during 70th anniversary fundraiser

Learning disabilities charity raises over £10,000 during 70th anniversary fundraiser

by Louisa Hinks | Mar 14, 2022 3:47PM | News

A Sheffield charity supporting children and young people with learning disabilities has raised over £10,000 for its 70th anniversary fundraiser. Sheffield Mencap is a small charity set up by parents of people with learning disabilities in 1951. To commemorate 70 years...
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