Sheffield Sickle Cell and Thalassaem 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
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
Restarting Wednesday 17th September
How to take part: Women only. Just turn up
Cost: Free
Contact: Aislinn Adams on 07939 394 037 or email:
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 fortnight on Tuesdays – 5th and 19th August,
2nd and 16th September,
14th and 28th October,
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
ROMA Women Health Workshops
When: Wednesday 30th July 1.00 – 2.00pm
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Contact the centre for information
Cost: Free
Contact: For future dates contact Rhona Sanders at Pakistan Advice and Community Association on
0114 261 9130.
Carers Group
When: Every second Thursday in the month, from 10th July,
10.30 – 11.30am
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
Women only support group
To support women who have suffered or are suffering from domestic abuse. We offer practical advocacy and emotional support for women going through any kind of abuse.
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-toone support around changing or leading a healthier lifestyle.
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
Sorby House, 42 Spital Hill, Sheffield, S4 7LG