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At present the group can provide facilities to meet five days per week and provide the following activities and services to over 400 members:-
Ø Day Care
Ø Transport
Ø Befriending
Ø Religious meetings
Ø Luncheon club
Ø Sporting activities
Ø Women's groups
Ø Interpretation services
Ø Meals on wheels
Ø Day Trips
Ø Education
Ø Health awareness sessions
Ø Library
Ø Spoken English classes
Ø Advocacy
Ø Guest Speakers
While a strong sense of community exists among the elderly Asians, many are not able to gain access to care and services relevant to their cultural needs. The group's current activities go some way to alleviating the stress this causes, but there are many people whose needs are not being catered for. A purpose built day care centre will enable the group to provide comprehensive, sensitive and appropriate care to the whole community and will particularly provide services relevant to people suffering for social isolation.
With our new centre, Pravasi Mandal aims to open it's doors to the wider community for events and open days, encouraging cultural integration and better understanding.
