Teddington Urgent Treatment Centre
On 2 July 2018 Teddington Walk-in centre became an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The NHS is working to standardise the services available for urgent care. Feedback from the public suggests…
Month: July 2018
State of Caring 2018
Our new research, State of Caring 2018, paints a picture of families under immense strain and an underfunded social care system that is really taking its toll on families. The…
Thank you for making our Carers Wellbeing Day a success
To all of the organisations who held a stall in our Carers Market Place and those who facilitated the carers wellbeing workshops, we would like to say a big thank…
Fraud guidance from Ps 359SW Les Jackson, Stay Safe
I am a police sergeant based at Teddington police station within South West Borough Command Unit. I have been a serving police officer for over 30 years. About three years…
What makes a carer-friendly GP practice?
The Richmond and Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group led a facilitated discussion with carers at the recent Carers Wellbeing Day in York House, Twickenham. Seventy-one carers attended the event itself with…
National Audit of dementia
The National Audit of Dementia assesses the quality of care provided to patients with dementia when they are in hospital. If you are visiting someone with dementia in hospital in…
Creative Writing and Discussion Group
Come along to our new Creative Writing and Discussion Group and hear from guest speakers with a view to inspiring your writing. Speakers include Jess Kidd, author of Himself and…
New single provider of Direct Payment (DP) Support Services in Richmond
The new provider in Richmond is Ruils, which will support DP service users to manage their Direct Payment by providing a range of services, including support to help employ a…
‘Sensory Palaces’ at Hampton Court Palace
These sessions, for carers and their cared for with early-stage dementia, are held on Tuesdays and include sensory and verbal storytelling with simple craft activity. Georgian Public Ceremonies, 19th February,…
Richmond Aid Advice and Information on Disability
Richmond AID is a Teddington-based charity and we are celebrating 30 years this November. For more information or to get involved in birthday celebrations, email info@richmondaid.org.uk or call 020 8831…