Hi Sangeeta, Within South West Wales, we have the following organisations, who are in direct contact and work with community groups: AWEMA - All Wales Ethnic Minority Association - Director Naz Malik MEWN - Minority Ethnic Women's Network Swansea Bay Race Equality Council Director: Taha Idris- will be able to give you a list of local BME groups Valleys Race Equality Council (ValREC)- Director Ron Davies Asylum Seekers and Refugee Association South Wales East Race Equality Council (SEWREC) - Director David Phillips Race Equality First The African Centre - Director Uzo Iwobi The above is not an exhaustive list. Hope this helps Sian Sian Baldwin Equality and Diversity Manager Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust Ymddiriedolaeth Pfifysgol GIG Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Central Clinic Trinity Buildings 21 Orchard Street Swansea SA1 5AT Tel/Ffon: 01792 651501 ext 7627 E-mail/E-Bost: [log in to unmask] Hefyd, dydlidnodi y gellir datgelu cynnwys yr e-bost hwn i'r cyhoedd o dan y Ddeddf Rhyddid Gwybodaeth 2000. Felly, ni ellwr gwarantu cyfrinachedd y neges nac unrhyw ymateb. It should be noted that the contents of this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Therefore, the confidentiality of this message and reply cannot be guaranteed. -----Original Message----- From: Health of minority ethnic communities in the UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Qaisra Khan Sent: 17 June 2009 09:55 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Death and dying in UK muslims Dear sangeeta, The largest" Muslim burial site in Europe, apparently, is in Hainhult, Essex.. It is definately getting bigger everday. It is called the Garden of peace and the Trustees may be of help. There is a Muslim funeral service which we used. A number of mosques has washing facilities. One in Waltham forest is Quite large and also arranges repatriation to home countries. Hope that helps Qaisra Qaisra Khan Spiritual and cultural care coordinator Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Pinewood House Pinewood Place Dartford, Kent 01322 625713 07769647698 -----Original Message----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] BCC: Qaisra Khan <[log in to unmask]> Creation Date: 6/17 08:54 Subject: Re: Death and dying in UK muslims Hi Sangeeta, I'm sure the Muslim Burial Council (MBCOL) in Leicester will be helpful. They have done a lot of good work in this field, and have a developed an excellent local reputation. Their web address is www.mbcol.org.uk <http://www.mbcol.org.uk/> Muslim Burial Council Of Leicestershire 394 East Park Road Leicester LE5 5HH Tel: 0116 273 0141 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Karl Mayes Equality and Human Rights Manager Equality and Human Rights Directorate NHS Leicester City St John's House 30 East Street Leicester LE1 6NB 0116 295 8451 [log in to unmask] www.leicestercity.nhs.uk <outbind://18/www.leicestercity.nhs.uk> -----Original Message----- From: Health of minority ethnic communities in the UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sangeeta Dhami Sent: 16 June 2009 21:24 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Death and dying in UK muslims Dear All, I am looking for information on the experience of death and dying of Muslims living in the UK and would appreciate any guidance/ advise in this regard. 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