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Yad Voezer, Clubs

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type of service

Social clubs for children and adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems.

Address
Address	90 Queen Elizabeth's Walk
	Hackney
	London
	N16 5UQ
Phone	020 8 809 2828
Email

main functions

Yad Voezer runs single sex clubs for children and adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems. They offer many different activities including art therapy, music and dancing, drama, games, videos, sports and outings. Members socialise in a relaxed atmosphere and can make themselves tea, coffee and refreshments. The clubs are a valuable opportunity to explore new skills in an accepting and encouraging environment. All staff are well-trained, experienced and friendly. The amount of provision required is assessed by Social Services and funding is dependent on the level of care.

other activities

Residential care, respite care, supported housing, day care, family support, advice on benefits, speech therapy, holidays.

Access

opening times - Men and boys: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4.30-6.30pm, Sunday 10.00-2.00pm. Women and girls: Tuesday 6.00-8.30pm and Sunday 1.30pm - 5.30pm. In school and college holidays there is a full day programme of outings or interesting and varied indoor activit
catchment area - Greater London
age limit - 12 +
public transport - Manor House Underground, Stoke Newington British Rail, 106,253,149,76,141,341, buses.
accessibility - wheelchair access , disabled toilets

referral - self-referral accepted, gp referral accepted, mental health worker referral accepted

background information on this organisation

Yad Voezer ( A Helping Hand) was set up in 1975 to offer improved services for children and adults with a disability. It became a Registered Charity in 1978. Its services are run in accordance with orthodox Jewish tradition and its homes are under the supervision of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations (Kedassia). The Charity was founded by Rabbi & Mrs. Ephraim Landau and Mrs. Landau is currently the Chief Executive. Yad Voezer now manages three Registered Residential Homes and two Supported Housing projects among its other services. The organisation has maintained its accreditation as Investors in People since 2000 and strives to provide a high quality service in all of its projects. Yad Voezer is currently in the process of building a large Day Centre in Stamford Hill to provide vocational and leisure services, Family Support, clubs and social activities.