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

Waggon & Horses Pub – Proposal to Create a Seating Area in Millhouses Park Closes 4th November 2020

Overview

True North Brew Co. who has a long leasehold with Sheffield City Council on the Waggon & Horses pub, have submitted a planning application to extend their outdoor seating area onto the adjacent land in Millhouses Park. If this proposal were to be implemented it would provide additional outdoor space for the Pub (True North Brew) for trading and would include a seating area and the siting of a container unit for use as a servery. The park space (shown in the picture below) would be provided on the basis of a 10 year lease. This proposal would lead to investment into this area of the park and the income from the lease arrangement would be reinvested back into the park.  Investment in the pub has the potential to create jobs and training for people in the Millhouses area.

As a consequence of the COVID pandemic, catering operations have been allowed to extend outside seating areas where feasible. The True North Brew proposal to extend the Waggon & Horses seating area into Millhouses Park has similarities with these types of changes and adaptations. Consequently, this is a particularly pertinent proposal at this time that could have real benefits for the community, as the city continues to suffer from the effects of Covid-19.

For more information, the full planning application, can be viewed in detail via this link – Waggon & Horses Planning Application

Why We Are Consulting

We’d be really grateful if you would take a few minutes to answer 6 questions about this proposal to extend the outdoor seating area, at the Waggon & Horses Public House in Millhouses Park. Should the Planning Application be approved, your comments will help inform how this space is developed.  We would then use your feedback to shape Parks and Countryside’s lease agreement with True North Brew Co. and include features or facilities to incorporate into the area. 

Publishing/Privacy Statement

We may choose to use your comments within a press release or online (social media or website). Your responses will remain anonymous, unless you agree at a later date that you are happy for your name to be linked to your comment/s for example Helen T said “The seating area looks great, I can’t wait to eat outside and take in the views of the park”. We may also share the content of your responses (anonymously) with our colleagues in the planning team and representatives from Waggon & Horses, in order to inform the designs.

Updating and removing contact details

If you wish to have your contact details removed or updated at any time, please contact us on 0114 2500500 or email parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk

If you know someone that may like to take part, who requires a paper copy of the survey, please let us know.

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

SUFC – Premier League Kicks football coaching on Bingham Park (former tennis courts)

Sheffield United will deliver two coaching sessions on Bingham Park;

Tuesday 29th October 1pm – 3pm

Thursday 31st October 1pm – 3pm

please bring suitable footwear along with kit.

Banner Cross Neighbourhood Group: What’s on in October, 2019

if you would like to find out what’s on in October please click on the link below.

 

October 19 What’s On

NEW– COMMUNITY BOXING CIRCUIT CLASS – DORE

Boxing circuit session- fitness class
for all abilities with a boxing theme.
Whether your a champion or new to
boxing, try this fun enjoyable session
This is not an Age UK Sheffield activity—All ages and abilities are welcome.
Where: Dore Church Hall, Townhead Road,
When: Wednesday’s 10.30am-11.30am
(Starting 3rd of July )
Cost: £5 per participant
No booking Is required just come along
Contact /information: joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk
NEW– COMMUNITY BOXING CIRCUIT CLASS

Removal of Public Payphone: Junction of Tom Lane and Fulwood Road, S10 3GH

Removal of Public Payphone:  Junction of Tom Lane and Fulwood Road, S10 3GH 

BT and the Council have consulted on the proposal to remove this payphone service. This would allow Ant Kids Charity to take ownership of this telephone kiosk under BT’s adopt a kiosk programme.

The Council are now consulting on the “First Notification” which is the Council’s draft decision on whether to object or consent to the removal of the payphone equipment.

The Council’s draft decision is to consent to the removal of the payphone service. Please see attached First Notification for details.           

If anyone wishes to comment or object to this proposal, please write to Sheffield City Council as the local planning authority.

to Forward & Area Planning Team, Sheffield City Council, Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH; or to sheffieldplan@sheffield.gov.uk

Please quote the telephone number of the telephone kiosk (0114 230 2399) or the location (junction of Tom Lane and Fulwood Road)

 

Deadline for comments is 7 August 2019.

 

 

Age Friendly Sheffield – October 2019 Awards Ceremony

What is it all about?

Over the next few years our team at Age UK Sheffield and the team at the Lai Yin Association will be providing opportunities to build the pathway to becoming a World Health Organisation Ageing Friendly Sheffield! This is going to involve bringing local residents, communities, citywide organisations, partners, and key players together to collaborate in the design, delivery and evaluation of the project.

How we’ll do this

We’ll do this by engaging in focus groups, co-production events, mystery shopping, volunteer roles, and a city wide launch – all of which is aimed to empower people aged 50+ to have their voices heard. We’ll also be working with organisations across the city so that we can influence future strategic and political decision making.

Who can get involved?

Everyone! Whether you’re an older person, work in the city, or want to get involved to help make a difference in your community, we’d love to work with you. We want as many people to be involved as possible.

Get in Touch

We are currently looking for people who would like to join our working groups and our steering groups. See the information attached to find out more.

How do I apply ?

1. You can print off the attached  nomination form and return it to us by post @ AGE UK SHEFFIELD , 1^ST FLOOR, SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE, 197 EYRE STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 3FG. Please contact me if you need a pre paid envelope.
2. Click on the attached forms, fill one or more in and email it back to me at glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk

Age Friendly City Awards

Age UK Sheffield is hosting the first ever annual Age Friendly Awards Ceremony in October 2019. Our Sheffield Age Friendly Awards are designed to reward and celebrate all the achievements and contributions of amazing local businesses, voluntary groups, communities and individuals who make Sheffield a great place to grow older and a fantastic city in which to live. We would absolutely love to hear from you. Share the love and nominate a wonderful person or group to win an award.

There’s three ways to nominate, choose whichever best suits you:

3. You can print off the attached  nomination form and return it to us by post @ AGE UK SHEFFIELD , 1^ST FLOOR, SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE, 197 EYRE STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 3FG. Please contact me if you need a pre paid envelope.
4. Click on the attached forms , fill it in and email it back to me at glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk
5. Go to the Age Uk Sheffield website and fill in our online “survey style” nomination form

This is a very important project for the city and we hope you will assist us in making it a huge success

Many Thanks

Joanna Glaves

Community Development Worker

Age UK Sheffield
Tel: 0114 250 2850
www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield

 

***PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE MOVED – OUR NEW ADDRESS IS: 1^ST FLOOR, SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE, 197 EYRE STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 3FG***

 

Age UK Sheffield is a registered charity 1108413 and company limited by guarantee.  Registered in England and Wales No. 5207254.  Registered office: First Floor, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, 197 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 3FG

Removal of Public Payphone: Junction of Tom Lane and Fulwood Road, Nether Green

Ant Kids Charity would like to take ownership of this telephone kiosk under BT’s adopt a kiosk programme. Further details can be found at http://www.payphones.bt.com. BT are therefore proposing to remove the payphone service at this location. (Irrespective of the outcome of the consultation, the payphone equipment would not be removed if Antkids charity did not proceed with the adoption).

BT have already put a notice in the kiosk on the 17th May 2019. The Council are collating views on the permanent removal of this telephone service, to allow Antkids charity to proceed with adopting the phonebox.

If anyone wishes to comment or object to this proposal, please write to Sheffield City Council as the local planning authority

to Forward & Area Planning Team, Sheffield City Council, Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH; or to sheffieldplan@sheffield.gov.uk

Please quote the telephone number of the telephone kiosk (0114 230 2399) or the location (junction of Tom Lane and Fulwood Road)

Deadline for comments is 1 July 2019.

The local planning authority will then consider the comments, alongside other prescribed factors and will publish in draft whether they will be consenting or objecting to the proposal on that basis.