by Esmé Kenney | May 2, 2024 2:31PM | Campaigns - Autism TOP STORY
As more people have become aware of what it means to be autistic, waiting times to be assessed have increased dramatically – and campaigners fear a quarter of a million people could be on the list in England by the end of this year. There were 172,022 people in...
by Esmé Kenney | Apr 22, 2024 4:01PM | News
A charity in Sheffield that organises trips for disabled people may have to pay huge additional costs for a private coach after facing “unexpected barriers” with bus service to Bakewell. The Burton Street Foundation called on South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard to...
by Marie Koehl | Apr 22, 2024 3:45PM | Live News
This weekend in London, Lloyd Martin has just finished and has become the youngest ever person with Down’s Syndrome to complete a full marathon. Breaking down barriers and stereotypes made this young boy a record breaker. The teenager was running to marathon to raise...
by Zhaona Li | Apr 15, 2024 2:17PM | News
Sheffield Children’s hospital has set up the first partnership with Choices College which specialises offering supported internship courses for 16-24 years old adults. The partnership aims to provide a variety of 12-week placements tailored for individuals with...
by Esmé Kenney | Mar 18, 2024 12:22PM | Sport
Para ice hockey players from the Sheffield Steelkings have raised enough money to represent team GB in the World Championships in Norway next month. Damien Barker set up the fundraiser in December, which has raised over £1,700 so far. He said: “I’m immensely proud. I...
