Milestones
1965 First meeting of the Sheffield Churches Committee for Community care, the original name of the organisation.
1966 The Committee established a small office at 19 Division Street; first volunteer preparation course for Community Care Volunteers who were to be used alongside statutory workers in the health and social services in a community setting.
1967 Liaison developed with Good Neighbour Schemes, such as the South Sheffield Good Neighbour Scheme, and other local schemes developed through a network of liaison officers working with the Organising Secretary.
1976 "Concern", the newsletter, started as a bi-monthly information sheet.
1977 "Going Home-Link" pilot project started at the Royal Hospital; "Hospital At Home" pre-pilot scheme started in Parson Cross area.
1978 "Going Home-Link", now known as Hospital After Care, with the scheme in use over three wards at the Royal Hospital for people over 60 years of age, and with joint financial support from Sheffield City Council and the District Health Authority.
1981 "Home Care Relief" pilot scheme was established; to help the families of some elderly confused patients at the Northern General Hospital.
1982 Age Concern took over the Home Care Relief scheme with a view to expanding it. The newsletter "Concern" changed its name to "Caring".
1987 Development of Hospital After Care Scheme at the Northern General Hospital.
1991 25th Anniversary of Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care. The Bereavement Support Service was set up at the Northern General Hospital and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
1993 The organisation's constitution was amended. The Accident & Emergency Out of Hours Scheme is piloted.
1994 The organisation moves to 8 Backfields. The EscortCare Scheme is devised.
1997 SCCCC is involved in developing the Hospital Assessment and Integrated Care Scheme.
1999 Smith's Charity Award funding to enable SCCCC to support the spiritual needs of people living in residential care.
2001 35th Anniversary of Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care.
2005 10th Anniversary of the A&E to Home Scheme
2006 40th Anniversary of Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care
2006 SCCCC receives funding to set up Care in Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe
2007 Funding is also confirmed to set up Care in Gleadless Valley