wrep wren winter 2014 newsletter
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A snapshot of the work by Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership (WREP) and its partners.TRANSCRIPT
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Winter 2014
Warwickshire Race Equality News
Joining The Dots!
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WREP Officers
Junaid Hussain
Chief Executive
Claire Edwards
Office Manager &
Company Secretary
Doreen Wallace
Administration Officer
Mioara Heghi
Finance Officer
Priya Tek-Kalsi
Race Equality
Officer
Suki Rai
Senior Engagement
Officer
Rikesh Mistry
BME Sport & Wellbeing
Officer
Registered Office: Room 127, Morgan Conference Suite, Warwickshire College – Rugby Centre,
Technology Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1AR
Registered as a Limited Company – Number 5484208 Registered as a Charity – Number 1111481
Registered in England & Wales
WELCOME
Welcome to the Warwickshire Race Equality News (WREN).
Our newsletter will provide you with a snapshot of our engagement work with the communities
we support in Warwickshire. It will also give you an insight into the different aspects of our work
and partnerships.
Our vision is an environment where race and equality is valued and inequality is challenged in a
proactive way.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To work towards the elimination of race discrimination by supporting individuals, communities
and partners with specialist services, advice and guidance.
Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership, Room 127, Morgan Conference Suite,
Warwickshire College - Rugby Centre, Technology Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1AR
01788 863117 [email protected] Web: www.wrep.org.uk
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Contact Details
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Junaid Hussain
Chief Executive
Joining The Dots!
WREP is proud to be launching its report, “Adult Social Care Experiences of Black
and Minority Ethnic Older People in Warwickshire”.
This particular piece of work finalises the 15 month project that was undertaken by
Suki Rai, the Lead Project Officer, in support of the affected BME Day Care Groups
across Warwickshire, the individuals going through the Fair Access to Care Services
(FACS) Assessment and people with Personal Care Plans.
Adult and Social Care has been and continues to be an absolute minefield and
not just for the BME groups! Understanding the component elements of Adult
Social Care, who does what, what support is available and who can I speak to,
are only a few of the questions that have been put to us over the duration of the
past several years. As easy as these questions may seem, unfortunately the
answers have proved very complex indeed. Adding a layer of difference in terms
of language, culture or religion to the mix of Adult Social Care has undoubtedly
multiplied its complexity and subsequently impacted on members from the BME
communities of Warwickshire receiving a “personalised” service.
The report itself takes an in-depth view of
6 case studies and examines the religious
and cultural requirements of these
individuals that will enable them to lead
an independent and happy life. To say
the very least, the work of WREP has been
about joining the dots, firstly in terms of
our understanding of Adult Social Care,
communicating this information to the
members we serve and informing ASC
Se rv ices o f the need s and
requirements of BME groups across
Warwickshire.
For a copy of the report, please contact the WREP office and we will happily
send you an electronic or hard copy. Alternatively, please access the WREP
website, www.wrep.org.uk for the full report.
Adult Social Care
Experiences of
Black and Minority
Ethnic
Older People in
Warwickshire
Registered Office: Warwickshire Race Equality Partnership, Room 127, Morgan Conference Suite, Warwickshire College – Rugby
Centre, Technology Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1AR
Registered as a Limited Company - Number 5484208 Registered as a Charity - Number 1111481
Registered in England & Wales
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WREP engages with our
service users and feeds back
to service providers, such as
the NHS and Social Services.
We feel very supported by
WREP officers and feel secure
that we have someone to turn
to.
We want WREP to ensure that
the important issue of equali-
ties is high on the NHS
Agenda.
Face to face community engagement by WREP ensured WCC
were able to improve a BME response rate from 2% to 12%.
WCC Consultation Survey Responses
WREP Successes in 2014
WREP has over 100 members in the public, voluntary and community sector and we
engage with groups and meet with individuals, on a one-to-one basis, across the county.
WREP has secured funding support from various organisations including:
Awards for All Big Lottery CSWP
Warwickshire Police
Stratford Town Trust
Sportivate
We can help your organisation better access the BME community in Warwickshire.
Please get in touch on: 01788 863117 or email: [email protected]
Warwickshire County Council WCVYS
Warwickshire & West Mercia
Community Rehabilitation Company
Woodward Trust
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WREP Noticeboard
Are you a Warwickshire Community Group?
Do you have an upcoming event, activity or meeting
you wish to advertise?
If yes to both questions, then we may be able to help you!
WREP, through its multimedia services, can advertise your activity through our WREP
website, email contacts, Facebook & Twitter.
If you are interested in using our services, please contact Doreen Wallace at
01788 863117 or email [email protected]
WREP Volunteers
Meet the wonderful people who give their time to actively
support the work of WREP and the communities
Abdul Din
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
Maarya Abwat-Johnson
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
Jai Mistry
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
Zainab Gelu
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
Zeb Ghumra
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
Maria Grygierzec
Volunteer (Community
Engagement)
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WREP Community Engagement - A snapshot
WREP Legal & Civil Rights Seminars WREP 5 Ways of Wellbeing Talks
New Boccia Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara Samagam G & T Boxing
Jai & Rugby Tangos Young, Free & Equal Project G & T Engagement
Khalsa Presentation Armchair Exercises New Age Kurling
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Priya Tek-Kalsi Race Equality Officer
Casework & Engagement
Community Engagement -
Stratford upon Avon
Casework
WREP has seen a rise in the number
of cases over the past few months.
WREP continues to support victims
and witnesses of race discrimination
through our specialist advice
service.
The majority of cases WREP deals
with are discrimination when
accessing goods and services and
employment discrimination.
Roma, Gypsy & Traveller Engagement
WREP is continuing to engage with
Council-run traveller sites across
Warwickshire.
WREP works in partnership with other
agencies i.e. Adult Community
Learning, the Family Information
Service, children's centres, health
visitors etc., to provide a
comprehensive support structure as
and when required.
Legal and Civil Rights Project
WREP has been working closely with
agencies and community members
in Stratford upon Avon to research
what support is required for minority
groups.
WREP has successfully delivered 4
free seminars: Employment Rights in
Nuneaton; Welfare Rights in Rugby;
Criminal Justice System in Nuneaton;
and Housing Rights in Rugby.
These seminars were a direct result of
engagement with community
groups and individuals who felt that
they were not fully aware of their
legal and civil rights.
WREP believes it is important for every-
one, but especially those who are new
to the UK, to have this knowledge.
Many are not aware of how to access
information on their legal and civil
rights in this country and face barriers
accessing this information.
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Suki Rai Senior Engagement Officer
Supporting and Engaging with our
Communities in Warwickshire
Types of issues experienced Community & Individual Issues
Area Community Individual
Warwick District 7 2
North
Warwickshire
11 0
Nuneaton &
Bedworth
21 4
Rugby 6 1
Stratford 0 1
Countywide 4 0
- Access to Mental Health
- Health Awareness
- Traveller Issues
- Community Tensions (Traveller /
settled)
- Access to Sports - BME Women and
Children
- Facilities for young Asian girls
- Lack of awareness around dementia
- Awareness around Mental Health
One of the issues raised by the Satkaar Day
Care Centre was the lack of referrals
coming into the organisation.
WREP worked with Satkaar to help produce
a leaflet publicising the services of Satkaar.
The Satkaar Committee conveyed great
thanks to WREP for all their help.
Satkaar
A trip to the Liverpool Slavery Museum
with 11-24 year olds.
The young people found out about
the history of Black people in Britain.
They also looked at contemporary
slavery.
The young people had a chance to
talk about what their identity and
culture meant to them.
Special thanks to Maarya Abwat-
Johnson, Zeb Ghumra & Vic Jones for
their support with this project and
participation on the day.
Liverpool ‘Young, Free & Equal’ Project
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Gypsy and Traveller Community
Dementia Awareness Presentations
WREP was approached by members of the Gypsy
and Traveller community with issues they were
experiencing on their respective sites. Through WREP
liaising with local authorities and Warwickshire
County Council, these issues have been resolved.
WREP also hold regular drop-in sessions at the sites
where information and advice is offered. This also
gives the site residents an opportunity to come
forward with any issues they may be experiencing.
Some of the issues that have been highlighted
include access to health, adult education, welfare
rights and carer support.
Presentations were delivered to community
groups throughout Warwickshire. 232 BME
community members took part.
The presentations consisted of a short talk
and discussions around reducing the risks of
Dementia, and recognising the early signs
with a focus on memory loss.
Living well with Dementia leaflets and
wristbands were handed out.
As a result of the presentation:
- At least three people have
spoken to their GP about memory
tests.
- One person took part in the
health check and was told they
had high blood pressure and has
subsequently been diagnosed
and is on regular medication for
high blood pressure.
- One group decided that they
were going to set up a walking
group.
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Rikesh Mistry
BME Sport & Wellbeing Officer
BME Sport & Wellbeing Project
Sportivate Projects
WREP successfully secured funding from
Sportivate to deliver taster projects over 6
weeks for BME communities in Warwickshire.
Men’s Fitness Sessions
Boot camp fitness for 16-24 year olds in
the Nuneaton area;
For inactive people and those that
want to try to get involved in fitness.
Mixed Volleyball Sessions
Aimed at men & women from the BME
communities in Rugby;
Well attended with positive response
from the participants regarding the
volleyball coach and sessions. Mixed Badminton Sessions
Organised for the Rugby Hindu Youth
Group and delivered by a local
badminton coach;
Participants included young boys and
girls and some adults.
Boxing Project
This took place at a Rugby Traveller
site;
The aim - to keep the young children
active during the summer holidays;
Sessions based around basic non-
contact boxing movements and a
boxing related fitness routine;
The group really enjoyed the sessions
on their site.
Women's Fitness Sessions
Took place at the Abbey Community
Hall in Nuneaton;
Positive response / feedback from the
participants and instructor.
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Asians in Football Research
This European-wide research project
explores the lack of people from Asian
communities involved in the football
industry. It focuses on: Barriers or problems facing Asians;
Views and opinions regarding Asians
in the football industry;
What should be done to make sure
more Asians are able to participate;
Racism in the industry and how it
should be tackled.
The FA Asians in Football Consultation Forum
WREP officers attended this event which
was organised by the FA at the West
Bromwich Football Club; Views from people from the local
community were explored; WREP officers met Adil Nabi who
currently plays for West Bromwich
Albion Football Club. Adil hopes to be a role model for Asians to
encourage them to break into the football
industry.
From left to right:
Adil Nabi & WREP
Officer, Junaid
Hussain
Jai Mistry has continued to work
successfully with the Rugby Town
Junior Football Club;
He has completed a year of
coaching and started his 2nd
season with the club.
WREP Volunteers
Abdul Din is
back
volunteering for
WREP;
He is helping out
with the
‘keeping active’
sessions in
Warwickshire.
WREP organised self defence sessions for
women over a 6 week period;
The women & girl participants really
enjoyed the sessions;
They gained confidence and learnt new
skills to make them feel safe and more
aware of their surroundings.
Women Only Self Defence - Nuneaton
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Promoting Equality
through
Partnership
We provide a range of free and impartial Race Equality
services including:
Advice and support for victims of race discrimination
and racial harassment
Engaging with communities to identify need and to
influence local services
Promoting good relations by raising awareness of
different cultures and bringing all communities
together
Providing key Race Equality information
Tel: 01788 863117 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wrep.org.uk Twitter: WREP_Warks Facebook: Warwickshire-race equality-partnership
Registered Office: Room 127, Morgan Conference Suite, Warwickshire College – Rugby Centre, Technology Drive, Rugby CV21 1AR
Registered as a Limited Company – No 5484208 Registered as a Charity – No 1111481
Registered in England & Wales