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Test and Trace Support Payment

If you are on a low income and will lose income because you are self-isolating you can apply for a payment of £500.

You can call our Contact Centre on 01142734567 for assistance filling out the form.

You must:

• live in Sheffield and have received notification from NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate
• have an 8 character NHS Test and Trace ID
• have started self-isolation on or after 28 September 2020
• have been told to stay at home and self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace because you have tested positive for coronavirus or have recently been in close contact with someone who has tested positive
• you can make a claim up to 14 days after your period of self-isolation ended (if it began on or after 28 September 2020)

You need to be:

• employed or self-employed and unable to work from home and will lose income as a result
• you receive one of these benefits: 
  • Universal Credit 
  • Working Tax Credit 
  • Income-based Employment and Support Allowance 
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance 
  • Income Support 
  • Housing Benefit
  • Pension Credit
     
• or if you do not receive one of these benefits but you are on a low income and experiencing financial hardship while self-isolating you should still apply – you may be eligible for a discretionary award

Make sure you have your 8 character NHS Test and Trace ID before you apply.

If you need help to apply for the Test and Trace support payment call us on 0114 273 4567 and we will go through it with you.

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Grant

Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grantsare provided to support Sheffield residents who are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to Covid-19.

The grant can pay for:

• food and housekeeping (groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)
• essential travel costs (job hunting, starting a new job, medical appointments etc)
• telephone and broadband (mobile phones, top-ups, broadband charge etc)
• gas and electricity
• clothing, including school uniforms
• essential furniture / white goods
• rent in advance and deposits for new tenancies
• rent arrears where this is a risk of eviction

It cannot be used for:

• paying loans
• statutory activities/requirements that either the Council or another public-sector organisation is responsible for delivering

Who can apply

• you need to live in Sheffield
• you are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19 eg if you had your hours reduced at work
• or you are indirectly affected eg someone who you rely on is not able to provide you with essential support
• one grant will be issued per household except in very exceptional circumstances

If you need help to apply for the Emergency Assistance Grant call us on 0114 273 4567 and we will go through it with you.
Apply for a Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grant

South West Ward Pot Funding available 2020 – 21

Dear All,

There is ward pot funding available for the following wards in the South West;

Dore & Totley ward, Ecclesall ward, Fulwood ward, Crookes & Crosspool ward.

All groups can apply, but you will need to be a constituted group along with bank accounts with 2 signatories; however if you do not have the above you can still apply by partnering with another local organisation that has the above requirements. I am more than happy to advise and support all groups within the South West therefore please email me on the address below.

All groups within these wards can apply by emailing,

mubarak.hassan@sheffield.gov.uk

Sheffield Plan Issues and Options 2020

Have your say on the Local Plan in an online consultation

Online consultation and virtual events will be held in September giving local people the opportunity to provide their views and feedback on what they would like to be included in the Sheffield Local Plan.

The Sheffield Plan will be a guide to development in the city until 2038 and will set out the blueprint for the growth and improvement of the local economy, housing and transport system.

This consultation, which will start on the 1 September and run for six weeks, will gather views on what people would like to be included in the Plan, which will cover areas such as addressing the housing needs of Sheffield’s growing population, tacking climate change and the future of the city’s high-street, parks and attractions.

You can read the Issues and Options 2020 document on our website. You can also viewa number of other supporting documents that we will be seeking comments on, together with background documents and video guides that you may find helpful to refer to. 

To make your comments visit our website and follow the link to the consultation portal ‘Citizen Space’ from 1 September and complete the questionnaire.  Please make your comments no later than Tuesday 13 October.

We are also making a series of online consultation drop-in sessions available via Zoom for you to hear more about the plan and give you an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.  These will take place on:

• Thursday 3^rd September 18:00 to 19:30 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQa9FHNRS2ONMoRXEaHByQ

• Wednesday 16^th September 18:00 to 19:30 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2OmDogKxT_as2t6V9DorAg

• Wednesday 23^rd September 13:00 to 14:30 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mrOSlKAPR-q_l-ulzFhvBg

You can book a place at one of these sessions by clicking on the link next to the date.

You can also submit any questions for the meeting in advance by emailing us at sheffieldplan@sheffield.gov.uk. Please include your name and organisation and the date of the meeting you will be attending.

Population Questionnaire to understand Impacts of Covid19 – Citywide (will run for 6 weeks)

Public Health have developed a population level questionnaire to support our understanding of the positive and negative impacts of Covid19 in Sheffield within our communities. The survey will run for 6 weeks.

Click link below to complete the questionnaire

https://sheffield.citizenspace.com/performance-research/coronavirus-rapid-health-impact-assessment

This questionnaire asks a range of questions (mainly multiple choice) about how the experience of Covid19 has been in terms of loneliness, mental health, employment, income, health behaviours, active travel, access to services, where people get their information from  on covdi19, digital inclusion, home schooling, people’s experience of shielding or having Covid19, information about health conditions and managing these during the pandemic, future concerns people may have about the virus.

This questionnaire is really important as it will allow us to gain more information in the areas where we have gaps in data locally. We can then ensure we tailor our response and services to meet the needs described by communities.

It should take around 10-15 min to complete the questionnaire.

If you have any further questions or comments please contact Sarah Hepworth below

Thanks for taking time out to complete the questionnaire

Sarah Hepworth

Health Improvement Principal

Place – Public Health

Sheffield City Council

5^th Floor Howden House

Sheffield

S1 2SH

 

Tel-0114 2057471

e-mail Sarah.hepworth2@sheffield.gov.uk

 

South West Covid Survey Opened 13 Jul 2020 & Closes 14 Aug 2020

Overview

In the past few months Sheffield City Council has deployed extra resources to help communities during the Coronavirus pandemic.

We are now considering how we continue to meet people’s needs, particularly with access to support and information in the coming months, to manage the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

This pilot survey is for residents of South West Sheffield (wards of Crookes & Crosspool, Fulwood, Ecclesall, Dore & Totley). If you live in one of these wards we invite you to take a few minutes to share your experiences regarding Coronavirus support. We will use your answers to inform and shape how we communicate with and support the residents of the South West of Sheffield further as we continue to navigate Covid-19 and recovery.

please complete the Covid survey by clicking on the link below:

https://sheffield.citizenspace.com/resources/southwest-covidexperience/

 

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Locality Management details are below.

Contact

Locality Management

01142 734567 (Option 0)

LocalityManagement@Sheffield.gov.uk

 

Thank you for completing the survey.

Wellness Exercise Sessions in Millhouses and Crookes

Do you want to improve your health but are new to fitness or have a condition that restricts. The Betta Lives Wellness sessions are designed for all abilities and run by specialised instructors. There are weekly classes in Crookes and in Millhouses – see details on posters.

 

Ward Pot Money Available to South West Sheffield Groups & Projects

Do you have an activity you’d like to deliver or an improvement you’d like to make to your local area? Do you need equipment or room hire costs, IT equipment or cake funds to deliver your activity or support your neighbourhood?

The Councillors’ Ward Pots aim to support stronger, successful communities by making grants available to local voluntary, community, and self-help groups and projects that want to make a difference in their local community and which contribute to at least one of the ward priorities.

We’ve funded play equipment for play groups, tea & cake for social clubs, walking paths for schools and neighbouring communities to get active, information boards, chairobics sessions, porta-loos and bouncy castles for festivals, volunteer expenses, ovens for baking groups, room hire for meetings, community defibrillators, public benches, seeds & bulbs for the street scene, hi-vis arm bands to encourage children walking to school, the list goes on……

If you think we can help you in any way, or want some advice on getting something started, please get in contact and speak to Abby on 0114 2037212 or email abby.wilson@sheffield.gov.uk

Over 50’s Walking Football in Crosspool

12 weeks of walking football in Crosspool begins on Thursday 4th October 2018! A great opportunity for staying healthy and active. Call 0800 0323723 to book your place.