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Short Profile
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Help and support for carers in the Asian community in Greenwich.
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What services are offered |
Sahara, which means support in most Asian languages, aims to identify and address the needs of carers in the Asian community in the London Borough of Greenwich and to provide support for Asian carers of all ages as well as young carers (up to 18 years). There is a drop in service and an information centre and the organisation provides training for carers. Information, advice and practical support is provided and it is planned to bring Asian carers together to develop a support group. The organisation aims to develop close links with other agencies with similar aims.
The service does make home visits.
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Opening hours |
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Weekend: Closed
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How to contact the service |
Telephone during opening hours.
Make your request in writing.
Telephone or write to arrange an appointment.
Drop-in during opening hours.
By referral from a GP, any health worker or Social Services.
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Who can use the service |
Any carer from within the Asian community in the London Borough of Greenwich can use this service.
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Charges made |
No charges are made for this service.
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Languages other than English spoken by staff |
Punjabi
Urdu
Hindi
Gujerati
Bengali
The service does have access to interpreters.
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Access |
The premises have no access for wheelchair users.
Parking for disabled drivers is available.
There is not a toilet available which can accommodate a wheelchair and user.
Baby changing facilities are not available.
There are no facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people.
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Address
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32 - 34 Hare Street
(2nd Floor)
Woolwich
London
SE18 6LZ
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Telephone |
020 8855 0172 public phone
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Fax
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020 8331 0020
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Minicom
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Textphone
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Website
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Date created
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Monday, 5 April 2004
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Last updated
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Monday, 22 May 2006
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