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Welfare Reform Announcements - 18/03/2025
Important proposed changes to disability benefits and employment support have been announced by the Government today. We do have...
SMEFG
Mar 182 min read
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International Long Covid Awareness Day
Today, Saturday 15th March is International Long Covid Awareness Day. A day where we come together to raise awareness for the millions of...
SMEFG
Mar 156 min read
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Meet our new Charity Director
We are delighted to announce that our new Charity Director is Maria Ashmore. We would like to say a massive thanks for all the brilliant...
SMEFG
Mar 132 min read
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Have Your Say on the Future of Disability Benefits – PIP Replacement Consultation Open Now!
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) Â is urging disabled people and their organisations to take part in an important consultation led by the...
SMEFG
Feb 202 min read
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Relax, Breathe & Sing: In-Person Singing Group
The 10 weekly sessions will take place on  Wednesday mornings 11am-12.30pm in Nether Edge, Sheffield and are open to members. The...
SMEFG
Jan 91 min read
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We're hiring a Charity Director!
Job title:  Charity Director Hours:  28 hours/week Salary:  £37,184 pro rata Start date:  Early 2025 Duration : Permanent Location:...
SMEFG
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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SMEFG Christmas Social: Monday 9th December
2pm - 4pm, Monday 9th December The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW Please add the SMEFG Christmas Gathering to your diary....
SMEFG
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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We’re hiring a Communications Development Officer!
Communications Development Officer Hours:  10 hours/week Salary:  £26,754 pro rata Start date:  as soon as possible Are you great at...
SMEFG
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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We're hiring a Charity Director!
Permanent. Part time. We're saying farewell to Elyane, huge thanks for all her brilliant work in the last 4 years, and we wish her all...
SMEFG
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Summer has arrived, and so have our park meet-ups!
Summer has arrived, And so have our park meet-ups! Join us this summer.
SMEFG
Jun 22, 20242 min read
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National Volunteers' Week
This week is National Volunteers' Week, an opportunity to celebrate our wonderful volunteers who play a massive role in supporting our...
SMEFG
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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Join us for our Annual General Meeting on 21st June
Let’s come together with the charity's trustees, staff, members and allies at our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Join us 1-3pm on Friday...
SMEFG
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Week
Last week was ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Week; an opportunity to raise awareness of the illness and call for action. We hosted a...
SMEFG
May 23, 20241 min read
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ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day/week!
Check out the 3 things that our charity has been doing to mark the international ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (or week!) On the...
SMEFG
May 13, 20242 min read
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Long Covid Online Info Session - Tues 23rd April, 12 noon
Join us on Tuesday 23rd April at noon for our online information session about long covid. This session is relevant for people in South...
SMEFG
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Benefits & Social Care Information Session - 30 April
Join us via Zoom on Tuesday 30th April, 11am - 12 noon for a Benefits and Social Care Q&A. Our advisers will be available to answer...
SMEFG
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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A Huge Thanks to Will for Raising Vital Funds
A huge thank you and well done to Will, who ran the Sheffield Half Marathon last Sunday to help raise funds for Sheffield ME and...
SMEFG
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Online Talk: Working, or returning to work, with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and/or long COVID
Jon Dale, SOHAS’s senior adviser, will give a presentation on the types of advice and support given to patients who have ME/CFS,...
SMEFG
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Our Response to The Star Article: Acu Seeds: Sheffield health firm founder inspired by chronic fatigue 'cure' to appear on Dragons' Den
On 16th January 2024, The Star, a Sheffield-based newspaper, wrote an article - Acu Seeds: Sheffield health firm founder inspired by...
SMEFG
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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We're Hiring - Welfare Benefits Advisor - Apply Now
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting people to access welfare benefits and social care? We are seeking a Welfare...
SMEFG
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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