What activities UMS offers

2010-11

Since Usha Mohila Somity was established in 2003 it has offered its members (female carers of physically and/or mentally disabled children) a range of activities to promote their health and well being. Unfortunately recently over the last 18 months the range of activities has been reduced due to a lack of funding from statutory sources.

Currently the members are able to take part in:

• ESOL classes

  This takes place on a Wednesday at the Discovery Home Short Breaks Respite Centre

• Gym

  The female members occasionally go to the gym.

• NVQ in Customer Care

  SEDA have been delivering the course at Discovery Home Short Breaks Respite Centre for the members of UMS.

• Ad hoc support ie form filling, dealing with Social Services

  This is a service that is increasingly in demand as changes to the welfare system take hold. UMS does not have a professional advice worker so this role has been undertaken by the Project Coordinator on an ad hoc and informal basis. Subject to securing funding, there are plans to fully develop this service to include specialist legal advice and benefits advice. The biggest advantages that the women derive from attending the centre is the companionship – exchanging advice, information and stories from each others lives. Simply knowing they are not alone with their specific concerns and needs is the biggest help of all.

The biggest advantages that the women derive from attending the centre is the companionship – exchanging advice, information and stories from each others lives. Simply knowing they are not alone with their specific concerns and needs is the biggest help of all.