Annual flu vaccinations available from autumn 2019
The NHS in Richmond would like to remind all carers and those with long-term health conditions that they are entitled to a free flu vaccination. Having the flu vaccination is…
Year: 2019
NEW Accessible Wellbeing Walks in Twickenham
Open to all but suitable for people in wheelchairs and people using walking aids. Free Accessible Wellbeing guided walks, from Twickenham Junction Rough (opposite Twickenham Station), then alongside the River…
Carers Wellbeing Day 2019 offered ‘excellent support and information’
2019’s Carers Wellbeing Day, held on 12th June, encouraged carers to take time aware from their caring role and look to their wellbeing. Workshops and walks, the ‘Information Marketplace’, NHS…
Supporting carers across the borough, from Barnes to Bushy Park
If you are supporting someone who could not manage without you, you are a carer. As an adult carer, your ‘cared for’ might be a partner or parent, son or…
Dementia carers support courses from Dementia Carers Count
Through a programme of three-day courses Dementia Carers Count has equipped carers across the UK, from 18 to 80, with the strength and resilience to look after themselves, and build…
Coordinate Your Care to be introduced in southwest London
The initiative Coordinate My Care, through which healthcare professionals, once granted permission, could share a patient’s urgent care plan with other professionals, has been embraced by a number of London…
Save the date! Yoga sessions start 12th September 2019
Starting Thursday 12th September, there will be 10 weekly carers’ yoga sessions taking place from 12.15-1.30pm at a Twickenham location. Participants will be asked for a £1.50 contribution per session.…
New staff members at Richmond Carers Centre
Louise Anderson and Sarah Harding joined Richmond Carers Centre this spring, and in their own words… ‘I’m Louise Anderson and I am so excited to have joined the team. I’m…
Beware of health scammers
Scammers are pretending to be your GP, GP Receptionist or Community Pharmacist. Stop and think before you give out any personal information. For example, your GP surgery or community pharmacy…
Friendly Parks for All project
The Richmond Council Parks Team is developing Friendly Parks for All, which aims to ensure that ‘Everyone should have fair access to good quality parks’ by improving opportunities for everyone…