Sandwell South Asian Targeted Health Initiative (SSATHI) - Information Point
Service Provider Name
Sandwell South Asian Targeted Health Initiative (SSATHI)
Service
Culturally sensitive service to help reduce health inequalities in South Asian people by delivering a range of health promotion and health improvement initiatives. These include targeted activities as well as health awareness sessions and events focused on coronary heart disease, diabetes, mental health and cancers. The service also delivers physical activity sessions for South Asian groups.
Address1
Sandwell Council
Address3
Freeth Street
Town
Oldbury
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B69 3DQ
Where do they provide service from?
Address as above
Telephone
0845 3527664
Email
Gursharan_kaur1@sandwell.gov.uk
Website
No website available
Contact position
Co-coordinator
Contact's mobile number
07969 630399
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
South Asian communities.
Referral route
Through doctors and self-referral.
Specific ethnic group?
South Asian communities - Indian, Sikh, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities.
Summary of services
Culturally sensitive service to help reduce health inequalities in South Asian people by delivering a range of health promotion and health improvement initiatives. These include targeted activities as well as health awareness sessions and events focused on coronary heart disease, diabetes, mental health and cancers. The service also delivers physical activity sessions for South Asian groups.
When are the services run?
Monday - Friday (some weekend activities)
Time details
9am - 5pm
Remit
South Asian communities
Chargeable service?
Some group activities have a nominal cost to attend.
Cost of service
50p for some activities
Means tested
Yes - through group feedback, Evaluation forms, feedback from other partners such as doctors and health care providers.
