A stay in hospital can be a stressful time. In order to smooth out some of the details, SHASBAH have put together some resources to help our members to communicate with hospital staff and keep your minds occupied. Download and…
Summer's here, there are rumours of another heatwave, school's almost out, restrictions are almost over... So many reasons to get out and enjoy our city this month! Here are our suggestions of accessible activities around Sheffield this July. 1. Take…
At SHASBAH, we have a few WhatsApp groups which we use to communicate with our members. Towards the end of 2020, WhatsApp announced that they would stop supporting older phones and devices from start of January 2021. The change only…
Now that lockdown is easing, we need to have conversations about the inequalities experienced by people with disabilities over the last year. The pandemic hasn’t affected everyone in exactly the same way. You might have heard people say that “we’re…
Let's talk pressure ulcers. Spina bifida comes with a risk of developing pressure ulcers, also called pressure sores. They're a massive issue among teens and adults in our community. In a recent survey, SHINE found that pressure ulcers were the…
Indoor activities are back open and a heatwave is apparently on its way. Bring on June! Here is SHASBAH's selection of accessible activities to do around Sheffield this month. 1. See some art at Millennium Gallery Let's make the most…
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, SHASBAH want to stand up for the mental health of everyone affected by Spina bifida and Hydrocephalus. Did you know that people with a long-term physical health condition are more likely to struggle…
Need some inspiration for things to do this month? We've got two bank holidays and half term, so there's lots of free time to fill. Not to mention lockdown restrictions are finally on their way out. What's open and what's…
Last weekend, SHASBAH took a few of our members to Ladybower Reservoir for our first Accessible Fishing trip since lockdown. After arriving from Sheffield in our various vehicles, we met the team from Ladybower Fisheries. Richard and Troy explained how…
April is here and lockdown is slowly easing. We're free to get out and about and enjoy Spring! Every month, we collect ideas of accessible things to do around Sheffield and put them in a guide for our members. After…
It's Brain Awareness Week! Our brains are amazing and very complicated. They are responsible for thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and sending messages to all the other parts of the body. They allow us to remember things, smell things, taste things…