We are a leading provider of sheltered and supported housing,
social care and support services to Asian and ethnic minorities,
older people and adults with learning difficulties.
We pride ourselves in being an organisation that works with diverse
communities and is inclusive of a wide range of needs in
delivering services. Our services are innovative and empower users
to live independently and participate fully in community
activities.
We have a commitment to providing quality services by working in
partnership with a wide range of voluntary, statutory and private
sector providers.
By undertaking research on need and developing appropriate models
of service provision, we are able to contribute to local and
national social policy making processes. Addressing discrimination
and inequality in services to older people and adults with
learning disabilities is an integral part of our work in creating a
wider awareness of the particular need of the communities we work
in.
Services provided
History and background
Milestones and achievements
- 1981 - "Aram House" the first sheltered housing scheme for
elderly Asian men in Newham
- 1989 - "Behno Ka Ghar" the first scheme for elderly Asian
women.
- 1995 - "Hamara Ghar" one of the largest Asian and ethnic elders
sheltered schemes in the country
- 1996 - "Saathi", a part of Hamara Ghar was developed as a day
centre
- 1999 - "E-Place", first expansion into generic services
- 2000 - "Kina House", home for frail elders & adults with
learning disability
- - "Home Care", introduction of domiciliary care services
- 2001 - "Puran House", scheme for elderly Asian women
- - "The Learning Curve", Basic skills project for adults with
learning disability (closed in 2004)
- 2005 - "Cardamom Court", took over an extra care sheltered
scheme from Care UK and provide care services/ management
- 2007 - "Hedgerow Court", awarded an extra care sheltered scheme
by the London Borough of Newham for care services/
management