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Programs & Services

We offer a wide range of programs & support services to ethnic minority women within the South Tyneside area.

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Our Programmes

Whether you need help with learning English, meet

like-minded people at our social events or learn new skills, we have programmes that can help you achieve your aims.

Monday

Luncheon Club

11.30am - 1.30pm

Taco Meal

Come along, meet new people and enjoy a hot or cold meal cooked by our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Health Checks

Held once a Month

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Patient and Nurse

Once a month we have a Mini health check by the NHS nurse, you can get your Blood pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes Checked. Or if you have any other queires you want medical advice on, you can speak to the nurse.

Tuesday

Basic Literacy

10.00am - 11.00am

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If English isn't your first language, this literacy class for beginners can pave the way for you to attend an accredited ESOL class.

Wednesday

Sewing Classes

9.30-11.30 am

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Learn a new skill or polish what you know already. Can be helpful for your career or just as a hobby to make new friends. This class is funded by The National Lottery 

Thursday

Chair based exercise/Fitness

12.30 pm - 13.30pm

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Don't feel confident in your own body? Why not attend our Chair based Exercise class and focus on all elements of fitness

Thursday

Caring for carers Support group

11.30am - 12.30pm

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Caring

Join our support group, to get information and advice and meet others who are caring for loved ones.

Monday

Conversation Class

12.30-2.30pm

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Speaking support for learners whose first language isn't English, helping them gain the communication skills to help them with going onto the Adult carers class

Tuesday

Level 1 Literacy

10.00am - 11.00am

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Developing foundational competency including reading, writing, math and overall life-skill development

Tuesday

Basic IT Class

11.30am - 12.30pm

Modern Senior Woman

Basic IT class is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills to understand short, straightforward texts; type simple sentences and carry out basic online needs

Wednesday

Support groups

(when announced)

Exercise with friends

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from health
professionals about subjects you have already told us you are interested in, such as Healthy
eating, Diabetes, Exercise, Maintaining a healthy mind.

Thursday

Adult care Level 1/2

9.30am - 2.30pm

Story Time

Study to achieve your Level One certificate in Adult and Childcare. This will also give you access and funding to study a Level Two Diploma in Adult Care. Funded by the The National Lottery

How Can We Help

We offer a wide range of services to help women in various areas including:

Interpreting Services

If you need help with interpreting for appointments with health professionals, we can offer interpreters in the

following languages:

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  • Bengali/Sylheti

  • Arabic

  • Urdu

  • Hindi/Punjabi

  • Farsi

Apna Sahara (Domestic Abuse)

Have you suffered from domestic abuse? Or do you know someone who has?

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We offer a free and confidential support service to women regardless of your

ethnic background.

Information, Advice and Guidance

Our experienced Bilingual Community Support workers offer daily advice sessions to members.

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We offer advice and support in the areas listed below.

Education
& Training

Our family support workers are able to refer and signpost women to training, classes and support groups to help you gain confidence and new skills to make

informed choices.

Housing, Health and Immigration Advice

We offer one to one support with housing applications, health matters and immigration issues.

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Whether you need help with applications, form filling or help accessing relevant health care, we can assist.

Benefits
Advocacy

We can help you with applications for various benefit schemes, and applying for the right types.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us for support.

Around the Centre

Our centre is based in the heart of South Shields with easy access to the town centre and great transport links.

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Learning Centre

We have a Learning Centre where you can access a range of in-house courses and focus groups, as well as a fully equipped sewing class.

Computer Suite

We have a fully equipped computer suite with eight workstations. Join us for IT classes, or pop in to make use of our free internet facilities.

Kitchen

We have a kitchen with a dining area. Perfect for our Luncheon Club and informal sessions and

get-togethers.

Information Guidance & Support

Benefits and Housing advice, form filling help, translations and interpreting, courses and social activities, or just a listening ear. Contact us

for information.

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