Women's Projects
Building the confidence and capacity of minority ethnic women is at the heart of this project.
Language barriers, low income levels and not knowing what’s available are some of the common issues we target. It is widely acknowledged that minority ethnic elderly women suffer from greater levels of ill health such as diabetes and arthritis and come up against a variety of barriers in accessing health and social care provision. Improving the quality of life of women is a priority for Hamara and is achieved by focusing on four main areas:
- Training and Education
- Advice and Information
- Social and leisure activities
- Preventative ill health measures
Hamara attempts to achieve these focus points by:
- Providing culturally, religiously and linguistically sensitive care and practical and emotional support for minority ethnic women
- Using preventative measures to reduce ill health and alleviate isolation
- Empower and build confidence through establishing social networks and increasing access to information and advice.
- Promoting healthy living and healthy eating
Hamara offers its services and facilities to all sections of the community regardless of ethnicity, faith, gender, age, religion or any other background.
Services available to women at Hamara
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Weekly Activities
Day |
Activity |
Location |
Monday |
Islamic Sessions (6 weeks only - 10am - 11am) |
Hamara |
| Carers Group (10am - 12 noon) | ||
| Pilates / Chair based Aerobics (10.30am - 11.30am) | ||
| Ladies Social / Luncheon Club (12 noon - 1pm) | ||
Tuesday |
Walking Group (9.30am - 12.30pm) | Various |
| Mel - Milaal session (2pm - 3.30pm) | Hamara |
|
Wednesday |
Ladies Gym Sessions (10.30am - 12 noon) | Hamara |
| Sauna / Steam Baths (1pm - 3pm) | Bramley Baths |
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| Healthy Eating Sessions (3 weeks only - 2pm - 4pm) | Hamara |
|
Thursday |
Swimming Classes (1.30pm - 3.30pm) | South Leeds Sports Centre |
| Ladies Gym Sessions (2.30pm - 4pm) |
Hamara |
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Friday |
ESOL (9am - 12 noon) |
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