It’s Polling Day today. If you plan to vote in today's local and mayoral elections, Sheffield City Council created this video to help you know what to expect and do.

Take a look here: buff.ly/3Uiswhw

All polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. Don't forget your ID!

We're so looking forward to this fantastic event where 5 authors who've written about grief & death join us to discuss their experiences followed by a Q&A session as part of the Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival. Tickets at compassionate-sheffield.co.uk/life-loss-and-… #SheffieldLifeLossAndDeath

If seeing our tweets (are they still called tweets?) we need your help. Take part in The Big Community Survey and share your views on Sheffield Flourish and our services.

Click link here, it only takes 10 mins: buff.ly/3UottGh

Please complete before 20 May.
Thank you!

Sheffield Flourish will be closed on May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6th June, and the CAST Art session will not be running. Here are some ideas of themes to inspire you to do some art at home, or outside.

Last year we visited Project 6 to hear the stories of the people there. Loved it and really appreciate everyone sharing with us.
Andy: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/andy-a…
Ruth: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/ruth-a…
Julie: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/julie-…
Anne: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/anne-a…
Sam: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/sam-at…

⏰Save the date: Sunday 23 June, 2pm-8pm! We're hosting a music-filled fundraiser at The Dorothy Pax to support the @Oasisgardening1 project. 🎤Live music, good vibes, food, raffle and plants for sale🪴Free entry, donations welcome! More details nearer the time. #sheffiedissuper

Have you engaged with Sheffield Flourish to support yourself? Whether online, at an event, or group activity- your input matters! Take our Big Community Survey 2023-2024 for a chance to win a £100 voucher. Share your views now (before 20th May) click link: buff.ly/3UottGh

'it wasn’t my baby; she couldn’t be'
Sophie bravely shares her battle with perinatal depression after the births of her daughter, Isla, and son, Harry. With support of Light Peer Support she's been on a journey of recovery and now seeks to support others.
sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/findin…

Opportunity to join the team Sheffield Flourish! Do you love crafting content for a younger audience? The role will be to promote the Sheffield Mental Health Guide. ⏰ 42 hours total 💰 £500 fee 📅 Deadline: May 7th, 2024
For details on how to apply visit: sheffieldflourish.co.uk/news/associate…

'There was a sense of needing to be okay for everyone else to be okay and that was hard'
Rosie tells of her time through lockdown, and her sense of needing to pretend everything was okay just to function and for everyone else to be okay.
sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/rosie-…

~ Nominations for Sheffield Health and Social Care governor elections are now open ~

More info here - buff.ly/3PVz7gu

There are statutory duties for governors, however most importantly they represent their communities and help SHSC learn, develop and grow as a Trust.

please can our partners retweet this. absolutely welcome diversity in this lvd exp leadership shsc.nhs.uk/working-us/liv… SACMHA Sheffield Flourish Brendan Stone Maan Somali Mental Health Sheffield Salma Yasmeen Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT Helen Crimlisk 🌻🌈🌳🙂👋🚺⛰️🧠🌏🩺🇪🇺 kim parker any inpt service - acute or forensic or rehab.

‘Unmasking ADHD’ is the first of The Leadmill’s ‘Insight Exchange’ series. They will be joined by ADHD specialist Jane McPhillips for this session, aimed at making information surrounding ADHD more accessible. leadmill.co.uk/event/unmaskin…

On your marks

Our Oasis Gardening Group is changing to their summer session times of 1:30pm - 5pm every Tuesday.

To join, or for more info ~
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07716290721
X: Oasis Gardening

Fostering is transformative for our children and young people and our carers. If you want to know more about fostering with us, contact our friendly team. We're here to answer any questions and talk to you through the process. 0114 273 5075/[email protected]

If you are a carer of somebody who uses or has used SHSC services, at this monthly group you can find out key information about our work and feedback about our services.

🗓 Thurs 11 April
⏰ 1pm-2.15pm
📍 Microsoft Teams or @shefflourish

Find out more 👇 shsc.nhs.uk/events/carers-…

'from isolation to integration, from self-loathing to self-discovery'
In 'Afnan's Journey: From Darkness to Light', Mashael tells how Afnan finds hope and happiness again, showing how love and understanding can conquer tough times.
sheffieldflourish.co.uk/stories/afnans…

Did you know this is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Autism & ADHD. It is about recognising those who think differently, and celebrating those differences.

Massive thanks to Josh Roberts who is running the Sheffield Half Marathon on 7th April to raise funds for Sheffield Flourish!
If you'd like to support him then visit his Just Giving page:
justgiving.com/page/cant-catc…