Long Term Health Care
Kunsaka is a London based BAME service organisation, for people living with and affected by multiple long-term health conditions, namely HIV, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Long term health conditions (LTCH) can often cause great mental distress for those diagnosed and their support systems.
Initially, the organization existed to support families with caring responsibilities, families who were left affected by the rapid rise of HIV in the early 80’s, since then, it has been the intention to increase the support given to our BAME communities, many of who do not regularly access GP’s or the NHS services.
This marginalized group are often subjected to multiple long-term health conditions; Diabetes, stroke, sickle cell, hypertension to list a few, Kunsaka understanding this broad spectrum, works to increase awareness, education and information about various Long-term health conditions. We educate members on risk factors, prevention and management of their condition by holding workshops and training sessions, whilst providing support to those diagnosed, so they can self-manage their conditions with the necessary support from health and wellbeing practitioners.
BAME communities have been hit hardest economically and socially, this has fed into the anxiety, fear and uncertainty that our service users have been feeling.
Our services
- Prevention & Management of long-term conditions
- Peer support groups and networking
- 1-2-1 support
- Workshops & training sessions
- Help in finding specialist services
- Resources, information and advice
Due to Covid, we have had to adjust the approach to our services. Kunsaka has adapted remote working through the use of digital services and social media. To replace our usual support meetings, we introduced the use of Zoom. This enables Kunsaka to hold workshops, virtual group sessions, give 1-2-1 support and video consultations.
With the uncertainty of future regulations, it was important to maintain a presence and engage with our service users. Through the implementation of social media, we aim to educate and inform our audiences on long term health conditions and services, alongside running digital campaigns promoting testing and health improvement.