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Autism Plus Specialist Employment open day on Weds 1 March

Autism Plus is holding a Specialist Employment Services open day on Wednesday 1 March. The day is free to attend and will be held at Autism Plus, The Exchange Brewery, 2 Bridge Street, Sheffield, S3 8NS. There is no need to book in advance, attendees can drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm. It is … Continue reading Autism Plus Specialist Employment open day on Weds 1 March

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (24 Feb)

This week's key messages: Data from the ONS on household incomes and labour markets in South Yorkshire provide an insight into the long-term trends in our region around work patterns, gender inequality and economic inactivity. Recent data from Tussell that calculates the Government’s bill for third-party advisers has soared to a record £2.8bn in 2022 … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (24 Feb)

DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work

Written by Department for Work and Pensions The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. The Department for Work and Pensions recognises the immense benefit that a multigenerational workforce brings and will encourage other government departments and employers to … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work

Have your say: Healthwatch Sheffield Health and Social Care Priorities meeting on Tues 28 Feb

Written by Healthwatch Sheffield Join us to talk about your health and social care priorities - what should we focus on over the next two years? Healthwatch Sheffield is dedicated to helping improve health and social care services in Sheffield. The meeting will be 4-5pm on Tuesday 28th February (arrive from 3.45pm for refreshments) and after … Continue reading Have your say: Healthwatch Sheffield Health and Social Care Priorities meeting on Tues 28 Feb

Healthwatch Sheffield Long Covid Community Grants Launch event on Tues 14 March

Written by Healthwatch Sheffield The launch of the Long Covid Community Grants -a programme for community organisations based in and working with people in Sheffield. The event will take place on Tuesday 14 March from 12:30pm-3pm. It is free to attend and will be held at The Conference Suite ground floor, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, … Continue reading Healthwatch Sheffield Long Covid Community Grants Launch event on Tues 14 March

Have your say: South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan Business Survey (SYMCA)

Written by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority As part of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), we want to put your values and views at the heart of transforming skills in our region. The South Yorkshire LSIP aims to make sure that businesses in our region have the skills they need to take full advantage … Continue reading Have your say: South Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan Business Survey (SYMCA)

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (17 Feb)

This week's key messages: Data from the second half of 2022 show that economic inactivity is continuing to fall. A (record) high movement of working-aged people from economic inactivity to employment, particularly amongst those aged 16 to 24 years and 50-64. Analysis of the social factors influencing life expectancy finds that educational disadvantage carries the … Continue reading South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Weekly Policy Briefing (17 Feb)