At DIWC we want to support you and provide guidance wherever we can

We work with many partner organisations, so if you don’t have the information you need we can refer you to the relevant places

UK Citizenship

Sessions arranged by appointment

What is it for?

For those wanting to apply for UK citizenship and need support

How can we help you:
We will arrange an appointment with project staff to asses your level of English and establish what you need. Develop a plan for you to achieve your goals.

We will support you to prepare for B1Level speaking and listening test required for citizenship. We can do this through one to one lessons.

Support you to prepare for ‘Life in the UK’ test. This can be done through one to one meeting/lessons

We are not qualified to provide immigration advice, however we can list what advice or services are out there for you to access.

 

Job Club

Sessions arranged by appointment

When?

Friday 09.30am – 11.30am

What is it for?

For those wanting to apply for jobs

How can we help you:

We help you with CV’s, application forms and interviews

Welfare Connect

Drop-in sessions Tuesday 1pm – 3pm

Gain advice and practical help about everything to do with benefits, in a friendly, relaxed environment.

• Have you been affected by the benefit changes?
• Do you need help or advice to understand your benefits?
• In low paid work and unsure what benefits you might be entitled to?
• Are you struggling to make ends meet?
• Do you want to know more about the benefit changes,such as Universal Credits or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and how this will affect you?

Welfare support can give you advice, help and support. They can also help or give advice with benefits, form fillings, budgeting, fuel poverty etc; and work with partnership with other services that provide adult learning, health and lifestyle support, energy advice, benefit appeals, money advice for debts, carers, housing, credit union. They offer support for those looking for work and many other local initiatives.

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Download 2016 timetable and class programme

These classes offer you the chance to improve your confidence and mental wellbeing through exercise and social interaction

Cycling

Thursday, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Learn how to ride a bike, learn how to stay safe and improve your skills and confidence Suitable for beginners and all levels.

Healthy Walking Groups

Thursday, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Funded by the Forestry Commission Standard. You will be involved in a gentle exercise in a local area, parks, woodlands in Dundee. Suitable for all ages.

Swimming & Gym

Wednesday, 01.00 pm – 03.00 pm

Get access to Lochee leisure centre and enjoy the afternoon swimming, in the gym or sauna.

 

Download 2016 timetable and class programme

Join our fitness group

Alongside our Rise & Shine creche, we aim to support mothers and their children with a choice of classes.

It is important to look after yourself as well as your child

Mother & Toddler

Friday, 10.00pm – 12.00pm

Led by our creche team this group allows you to interact with your children and other mums. Activities are organised with partner organisations to produce you with new play ideas for your children, and useful information related to children’s health.

Mellow Bumps

Tuesday, 01.00pm – 03.00pm

Mellow Bumps is a six week group antenatal programme. It is  aimed to decrease stress levels of mums-to-be in pregnancy. It is for  women who are in between their 20 and 30 week gestation. It helps them understand that babies are prepared for social interaction from birth and emphasises the importance of early interaction for brain development.

Each week there will be an activity for the mum to be and another on a baby topic. If this applies to you than please feel free to register by phoning 01382 462058,ask to speak to Salma

 

Flourish

Tuesday, 01.00pm – 03.00pm

Provide’s children activities and a separate workshop for mums. Flourish aims to improve the confidence of children and mums and reduce feelings of isolation, in addition to promoting health and mental wellbeing. Find out more about Flourish. 

Safety Net

Thursday, 01.00pm – 03.00pm

Led by Vaqar who is responsible for working within the community and provides support and  guidance to parents about internet safety. DIWC ‘Safety Net’ classes are run in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Parents get the opportunity to understand how to use the internet safely and how to support their children with their own internet use.

 

Download 2016 timetable and class programme

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