Sheffield Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Foundation
SSCAT Foundation provide a range of services to clients and families including home visits, hospital visits, support groups, support plans, advice & information, advocacy and public awareness raising.
Where: SYAC Business Centre, The Wicker
Cost: Free services
Contact: SSCAT Foundation on 0114 275 3209 or email: c.jarrettsscat@btconnect.com or nkhanssact@btconnect.com
Feeling Good on Verdon Street project
Weekly drop-in coffee morning for women only. There will be information sessions from health professionals, knitting, crocheting, crafts, Zumba, Somali Dancing, aerobics, health walks and much more. Funded by People’s Health Trust.
Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street
When: Every Wednesday, 10.00am – 12.00 noon
How to take part: Women only. Just turn up
Cost: Free
Contact: Aislinn Adams on 07939 394 037 or email: aislinn.adams@tiscali.co.uk
ROMA Women Health Session
When: Monthly. Mondays, 11.00am – 12 Noon
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for information
Cost: Free
Contact: Pakistan Advice and Community Association on 0114 261 9130
Carers Group
When: Every second Thursday in the month
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, Page Hall Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for more information
Cost: Contact the centre for more information
Contact: Pakistan Advice and Community Association on 0114 261 9130
Pain Support Group
Socialise with like-minded people and gain new skills to self-manage your pain. Includes workshops about pain management, relaxation, massage and meditation. Translators are available. Everyone welcome.
When: Once a month on Tuesdays – 13th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 12.30 – 2.30pm
Where: Sorby House, 42 Spital Street, S3 6AE
How to take part: No referral needed
Cost: Free
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Diabetes Self Help group
A chance to learn new cookery skills, socialise and gain new skills to manage your condition.
When: Once a month on Mondays – 28th April, 19th May, 30th June, 12.00 noon – 2.30pm
Where: Burngreave Children’s Centre, 19 Spital Street, S3 9LB
How to take part: No referral needed
Cost: Free
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Burngreave Health Trainers
The Community Health Trainers can offer one-to-one support around changing or leading a healthier lifestyle.
Where: Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Sheffield, S4 7LG
Health Trainers can help with:
Advice and information
Eating healthily
Stopping Smoking
Getting more active
The service is free and confidential.
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk