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Chinese Elderly
North London area has the LARGEST Chinese population in London. Many Chinese elders who live in this area and came from the rural part of Hong Kong, do not speak any English. Ignorant of their rights, they find it extremely difficult to access public services. Information are not translated or explained to them. Unable to communicate with their neighbours, they are isolated and excluded. Many of them do not live near their families as well. Public services, even though are available, however, are not accessible nor appropriate for Chinese elders as a result of communication, cultural, social and other barriers.
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Elderly Lunch The project is to empower Chinese elders living in the North London area, the project will be in 3 parts:
The project will benefit Chinese elders in different ways. Firstly, with guest speakers from local public services, such as health and social care, housing, benefits etc, elders will be able to learn about their rights and how best to access the public services they may require. Secondly, they will be provided with a unique opportunity to meet up with other members from the same community. Networking and sharing of experience will reduce their sense of isolation and exclusion. It will, we believe, develop their confidence to come out more. Thirdly, the Question Time component will act as an open forum for Chinese elders to express their views on issues affecting their daily lives. With representatives from local public services actually presented, the issues they raised will be considered and feedback to them at a later date. And more to come ... |
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