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Pukar is based in the centre of Preston and has 3 Training rooms and is accessible for disabled people.
We are always happy to talk to disabled people, carers & their families about their needs. We will work towards making services accessible, to meet the needs of disabled people and carers.
Our Aim:
To enable disabled people, carers & their families towards Independence.
Our Objective:
Delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive, multilingual service for disabled people, carers & their families.
Multi-lingual advice for service users on benefits, housing, social, health & education services, by means of direct information.
Our Services at Pukar:
Consultation
To provide a resource and a focal point where their views & needs can be voiced. Pukar will campaign to improve service provision.
Social and Leisure
To offer life enhancing opportunities for educational, social & leisure activities. Social & leisure provision for disabled adults, carers & their families, Various taster sessions are available for people to come and have a go at short training sessions.
Bilingual Service
This service, available to users on request, to assist with basic letters, official communications. Where this is needed because of language barriers. This service is available to disabled people, carers & their families.
Support Advice Information
To provide support, advice & information that is sensitive to culture, faith & language needs, for disabled people from minority ethnic communities & to families & carers of disabled adults.
Outreach Service
Outreach facility, to assist with any barriers with regards to accessing mainstream services.
Advocacy
Advocacy support to enable service users to successfully liaise with statutory organisations.
Completing Applications
Support with completing some forms & applications such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment Support Allowance Work Assessment forms, Universal credit applications.
Training in disability and BME for service providers
We can provide training on BME and disability for groups and organisations, there is a charge for the training this can be for 3 hours or full day.
Education and Training and Courses
Tuition in ESOL, basic literacy & numeracy & information technology to improve basic life skills, & improve employability. Basic Confidence building courses that are designed in partnership with colleges and other providers to improve confidence, enable empowerment and give people an opportunity to socialise and learn new skills. The classes are open for everyone.
Partnership Working
Working with and liaising with statutory & voluntary service providers & advice on appropriate provision to meet cultural & religious requirements. In addition highlighting and campaigning for the needs of disabled people and carers.
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Volunteering Support
We provide opportunities for volunteers at the centre.
Signposting and Referrals
Advice on where to seek more information, by working in partnership with other voluntary community and faith sector groups & mainstream organisations. Referrals can made with the permission of service users for further support and advice.
Carers Support and Breaks
Opportunities for both male & female disabled users & their carers to meet for mutual support, participate in activities at the centre and also away from the centre that will give themselves time for themselves.