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Aawaz: Hyndburn Borough Council
Aawaz was established in 1999 to support, encourage and motivate British Asian women to engage with and access health, education and employment services.
It is primarily aimed at women:
- who have children
- who are pregnant.
Most participants are of Pakistani or Kashmiri origin. Hyndburn Borough Council runs the project in partnership with the local primary care trust (PCT) and GPs.
On offer are language and lifestyle sessions, normally attended by 15 to 20 women. These give women the chance to practice speaking English.
The sessions also give advice about the culture of the Lancashire borough, including tips on how to:
- talk in shops
- interact with neighbours
- book GP appointments
- deal with schools.
Women have access to mental health sessions to help them cope with feelings of depression and isolation.
Information is also given on keep-fit classes, guided walks and pregnancy support schemes. The project’s medical adviser is on hand to deal with any health issues.
Women who are pregnant and struggling with the language can be accompanied by an outreach worker to antenatal hospital appointments, if they wish.
One woman involved with Aawaz said:
“I have learned a great deal from the English and lifestyle sessions and can now do my own shopping and know what to say when I go to the doctors’ surgery.”
Contact
Steve Tanti
Council Deputy Managing Director
Hyndburn Borough Council
telephone: 01254 380 299
Page published March 2009.
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