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…
Year: 2018
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…
In the Spotlight: Wellbeing Service
What do we mean when we say Richmond Carers’ Wellbeing Service? Our Wellbeing Service Counselling Volunteer qualified and trainee counsellors provide up to 12 sessions of individual counselling for adult…
Carers Wellbeing Day – 14th June, 2018
Thursday 14th June 2018, 10am to 2pm York House, Twickenham Why not give yourself these few short hours to indulge in some of our wellbeing activities? These include guided relaxation, Indian…
Crime Prevention Team – Scams
The crime prevention team offers scam presentations, advice on personal safety and security, free home security survey, advice on locks (door, shed, bike), CCTV and burglar alarms. See below examples…
Lasting Power of Attorney refunds
If you paid to register a Power of Attorney in England or Wales between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017, you’re owed a refund of up to £54. Under…
Introducing the new General Data Protection Regulations
You may already be aware of new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) coming into force on 25th May 2018 These new regulations will put greater responsibilities on professional organisations that…