Networking Key Services (NKS)
The primary aim of NKS is to alleviate deprivation and isolation experienced by South Asian women and their families living in Edinburgh and to promote positive health and wellbeing among them.
Our role is to make women active citizens living in Scottish society by engaging them in various activities at NKS and by supporting them to access mainstream services of interest to them in Edinburgh. We believe that they are disadvantaged and marginalised which leads to social exclusion. We aim to provide a range of services that would help to work towards social inclusion of women and their families. The project would strive to raise women’s confidence to allow integration into the wider society.
We work on the principle of holistic approach to health and welfare where users socio-economic and health issues are addressed to improve their quality of life. A Community Development approach is used and users are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the running of the organisation.
Last updated:
05/09/2024
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Services
NKS are working to support South Asian individuals and communities affected by autism by breaking down stigma and encouraging people to come together to share their experiences.
The NKS Carers’ Forum meets once a month. The date, time and venue details are arranged in advance and advertised on the website as well as on social media.
English Conversation Classes take place at NKS a few times a week. The classes are online and are with qualified volunteer tutors.
NKS support women and their families in regards to: all types of health and welfare benefits; tribunals; appeals; support with schooling and applying for free school meals and clothing grant etc.
Group members decide the activities and the topics such as: climate challenge; health information; exercise; healthy cooking; sewing; consultation; training and arts and crafts etc.
NKS offers support to those with long term health conditions to attend their health appointments. Our staff will meet you at the GP or hospital and advocate on your behalf to get the care you need.
Contact information
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