Provides information, advice and support for Asian disabled people.  APDA aims to increase the numbers of Asian people with disability (PWD) accessing mainstream health and social care services by offering such services itself by in collaboration and partnership with mainstream providers.

Services include:

• Day Care, at Alric Centre

• Home Care and Respite, by trained staff that share a common language and cultural background with the client.

• Befriending - a growing need as increasing numbers of elderly and disabled Asian people find themselves isolated within both their own and wider community. Befriending enables them to retain their independence and identity.

• Information, advice and guidance - many service users and their families need help to access the support that is available. (multi-lingual service)

• Advocacy - Support service users to make representations about their social care support, housing needs or medical care and manage their cases if asked to do