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News and Views LIVE! event

We’d like to invite you to our first annual event for the Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment (PDSI) service in Sheffield City Council.
 
There's more information about the event below or you can download a colour flyer at the bottom of this page.

 
When is the event? 13 December 2007
 
Where is the event? The Town Hall, Sheffield City Centre
 
What time is the event? The morning event is 10am till 12.30pm, and the afternoon event (BSL signed event) is 1.30pm till 4pm. We have two times so you can come to either event.
 

At this event you can…

Have your say about the services you receive, find out more about the services we provide, meet the people who provide the services, and meet with others, service users, friends and colleagues.
 
Come along to either the morning or afternoon event, have a drink and a mince pie and have a look at all the things that are happening. There’s an introduction from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield and singing from year 6 Hallam Primary School choir.
 
An idea of what’s happening at the event...
 

Morning session

 
10am - Arrival, refreshments and mince pies. A chance to have a look around the stalls.
 
10.30am - Welcome and introduction from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Arthur Dunworth and Linda Gregory, Head of Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment.
 
10.45am - Group discussion about Direct Payments and issues around this for people.
 
11.15am - Live entertainment.
 
11.30am - Time to have a look around the stalls and talk to people.
 
12.30pm - Close.
 

Afternoon session

 
1.30pm – Arrival, refreshments and mince pies. A chance to have a look around the stalls.
 
2pm – Welcome and introduction from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Arthur Dungworth and Linda Gregory, Head of Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment.
 
2.15pm - Group discussion about Direct Payments and issues around this for people.
 
2.45pm - Live entertainment.
 
3pm Time to have a look around the stalls and talk to people.
 
4pm - Close.
 
 

On the stalls, you can find out more about

 
Adult Family Placement Service
Adult Protection
Assessing and planning your support
Community Support Service
Direct Payment and Independent Living Fund
Equipment and Adaptations
Have your say
Hospitals
How well are we doing?
Information Partners for Inclusion
Sensory Impairment Team
Service Improvement Forum.
 

What do I need to come to the event?

There’s no need to book onto a sessions, but we’d appreciate it if you’d let us know if you’re thinking about coming. Please contact Caroline Williams on (0114) 27 34943 or email caroline.williams@sheffield.gov.uk.
 

Special requirements

The Town Hall is fully accessible for disabled people, but if you’ve any other needs, please contact Christina Shipley on (0114) 29 30037 or email christina.shipley@sheffield.gov.uk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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This is a flyer giving information about the Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment first annual event.  (189 KB)
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