Health

There are links here to many health organisations and some which have a particular interest in BME issues.

If you would like to add your organisation to this site please email addme@feracity.com

Organisation Description Contact details
UPNA CENTRE - Minority Communities Carers Support Service

Upna Centre is a support service for carers from the minoity communities of Cardiff.  Carers come in and meet other carers, join in with gentle exercise, have lunch together and also have a chance to discuss their caring role and issues with advocacy workers.  to find out more and to attend please call the help line number below  029 20 22 1421.

Upna Project
PRT Caers Centre Cardiff and Vale
Victoria House
250 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1GZ
Tel:  029 2022 1421
Mail: carersctrupna@btconnect.com

MIND - better mental health

MIND - FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH  www.mind.org.uk

 

MEWN Cymru

Various health initiatives and projects for BME women to become involved.

Tel: 029 2046 4445

abcd

Access for Black and minority ethnic children with disabilities and/or chronic illness

62 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GG
tel: 029 2025 0055

fax: 029 2025 0653
info@abcdcymru.org.uk

www.abcdcymru.org.uk

Cardiff Community Occupational Therapy Service

They have information in a range of languages. They will arrange a home visit and assess needs.

65 Ty glas Avenue, Llanishen CF14 5DX. Tel: 029 20767404

Disabled Living Centre

For trying out, getting advice and purchasing aids and equipment for disabilities.

Rookwood Hospital, Fairwater road, Llandaff CF5 2YN Tel: 029 2056 0704

Disabled Living Foundation

For advice and assistance on a wide range of disability related matters

0845 130 9177 (charged at local rate) or e-mail: advice@dif.org.uk and look at their website www.dif.org.uk

Cardiff Accessible Homes

Cardiff Acessible homes work with Cardiff Council, and many Housing Associations in Cardiff. They have a Disability Housing Register and help accomodate those with disability into adapted homes. You can find out more from the Housing Association websites.

Email the Project Co-ordinator on cah@ccha.org.uk. Alternatively telephone: 029 20 46408

British Red Cross

For a Medical equipment loan and service

1 Conway Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9NT or TEL: 029 20 236534

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