PRACTICAL WELLBEING

At Space to Breathe we know that wellbeing is often very practical and our mental health is often affected by practical things like work, health, money, bills and everyday things. This section features resources and support we can signpost you to to help with these practical issues.

Latest updates

As part of the Voluntary Sector we regularly receive updates designed to help and support people locally in cost of living or life-issue related support. We’ll publish them here when we can. Click on the subjects to view and download/website.

Windrush Compensation Scheme. Have you had problems because you weren’t able to prove your right to live in the UK? Did you settle in the UK before the 1st January 1989? Contact the help team on 0800 678 1925 visit www.gov.uk/windrushhelpteam

28 July Sheffield Energy Hub. HUB is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm at 30 Cambridge Street, Sheffield S1 4HN or visit www.sheffieldenergyhub.org.

20 July Likewise Drop-In – Do you want to talk to someone about alcohol or drugs? Free, confidential advice, information and support about yours or someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use. Every Tuesday, 3-4.30pm at The Learning Zone, S5 8NL.

Unlock Your Strength Menopause Programme – Our next 10-week programme will start on Tuesday 2nd September, 5pm. There is a cost of £20 for the programme. Flyer here.

Smokefree Sheffield – Offering free advice and support for anyone wanting to quit smoking or switch to vaping. Visit their pages here.

14 July Learn Laugh Grow - a health focused drop in at Firvale Community Centre, Weds 23rd July 11am to 2pm - get the flyer here.

DWP have created a series of PIP Information videos - check them out here.

Sheffield’s Household Support Fund - help with food and energy bills - visit the Sheffield Council page here

Universal Credit information - all you need to understand UC changes here.

June 25 - Sheffield S6 Foodbank has more capacity for Debt referrals. Their experienced debt team is here to help. Last year alone, they helped 51 clients become debt-free and supported many more in improving their financial wellbeing but we have capacity to take on more referrals!

If you want to get in touch just use debt@fctrust.uk - they can also take referrals from organisations.

24 May 25 - Many of the people we work with experience poor conditions in rental properties. To this end, this helpful guide on dealing with damp and mould in a rental property is really good clear advice. Visit the pages here.

19 March 25 - Parkinson’s Catch Up Monthly gathering at Parson Cross Forum for people with Parkinson’s, their family and friends. First Thursday of the month, 1-2.30pm - flyer attached

19 March 25 - Dementia Carers groups in Firth Park and High Green, Dementia Drop In at Chapeltown Library, and a new Alone Together support group for people who have lost someone to bereavement or long-term care. Flyers attached.

24 December - Health Living: register for NHS programme to support those living with Type 2 Diabetes - register here

4 June - Help a Young Carer get a break with the SYC Fund

2nd May 2024 - Sheffield Parent/Carer Forum

30th April 2024 - The move to Universal Credit - Sheffield Information Sheet