Advice & Support

Jackie Drayton 0114 243 5388 (Home) jackie.drayton@ sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall) Surgery dates Burngreave Library, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill. • Saturday 13th July

In our ongoing series, we continue to show you how to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ in just some of the many languages spoken in Burngreave (pronunciations are in brackets). Farsi (Iran and Afghanistan) Hello  … [Read more]

This years’ environment weeks run from 27th April to 9th June across the city.Burngreave is hosting a number of these events, from the Victorian cemetery chapel, to the wild spaces of Parkwood Springs. Come along and … [Read more]

Story by Tunde Farrand | Photo courtesy of Jim Dimond We have been talking to a group of women from North Africa and the Middle East. They come from countries from all over the region, … [Read more]

Story and photo by Carrie Hedderwick Passive? Aggressive? Assertive? Which of these describes the attitude and the method you use to communicate now, and what do you think is the most productive way to communicate? … [Read more]

Story by Asmaa Chaudhry Whatever your background, research tells us that simple exposure to English in a stimulating environment will create competent speakers of English in a brief period of time. But most parents aren’t … [Read more]

Story by Graham Parker | Photo courtesy of Ellesmere Children’s Centre Senior professionals in children’s development have called for more emotional support services for children from deprived communities to prevent longer term health and well-being issues … [Read more]

Local Councillors and surgery dates Jackie Drayton 0114 243 5388 (Home) jackie.drayton@sheffield.gov.uk 0114 273 5380 (Town Hall) Surgery dates Burngreave Library, Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill. • Saturday 11th May • Saturday 8th June 11am … [Read more]

Dear Editor, So once again people who rely on library IT services to administer claims, job search diaries, appeals and everything else associated with the now online only Universal Credit have been left high and … [Read more]

Are you male and aged between 18 and 30? Are you currently receiving Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit? Would you like a £10 ‘Love2Shop’ voucher for sharing your experiences? Not much is known about young … [Read more]

Story by Richard Belbin The introduction of Universal Credit has, as expected, had a major impact upon advice centres. Since April 2018, 45% of enquiries to Citizens Advice Bureau’s have been related to Universal Credit. … [Read more]

Story by Carrie Hedderwick I am talking to Dr Lou Millington who has worked at Pitsmoor Surgery for the last seven years. Our topic is Breast Screening Awareness. Screening women to check for breast cancer … [Read more]

Story by Theodor Bruckner A health-led employment trial is testing a revolutionary type of support service to help people find and stay in work. Earning a decent living, enjoying work and living a healthy life … [Read more]

There are hundreds of people working as volunteers across Burngreave, providing vital support for both groups and the people that they support, as well as learning new skills and making new friends and making a … [Read more]