Latest Articles

• • 22nd September 2021

  • Speech and language therapy under pressure

  • For many years, the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy Service has been struggling to keep up with increasing demand. Speech and language therapists are working extremely hard to deliver a quality service, but staff are dealing with high caseloads.

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• • 22nd September 2021

  • New Sensory Service launched

  • A new Sensory Service has been launched in Sheffield. It aims to help children aged 3-16 years who have sensory processing difficulties that are having an impact on daily life.

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• • 22nd September 2021

  • Autism in Schools project

  • We are excited to be part of a government-funded project that aims to improve support for autistic children and young people in mainstream secondary schools.

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• • 22nd September 2021

  • Jump Stars trampolining sessions to restart

  • Jump Stars trampolining sessions will relaunch this month at Jump Inc Meadowhall. The sessions are adapted for disabled children with soft music, gentle lighting and no access to high-risk areas like the jump tower.

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• • 22nd September 2021

  • Do you know someone who deserves an award?

  • We are once again inviting nominations for our David Woodhouse Community Award. The successful nominee will receive a trophy, a cheque for £250 and vouchers for a spa experience and a meal (or another treat of their choice).

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• • 22nd September 2021

  • New: stress-busting sessions for parent carers

  • Parenting a child with additional needs can be very stressful. It’s important (but far from easy) to take time out to look after yourself and recharge your batteries. We have received a two-year grant from the People’s Health Trust to offer monthly taster sessions for a range of stress-busting activities.

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