How to Save Energy Costs and Still Keep Warm
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We all know the impact of colder weather on our lives – wrapping up warm when going out and keeping warm inside. The cost of heating and lighting is something…
Adult Carers
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Advocacy Services–help to speak up for yourself
What are advocates? • They can help you understand your rights and get services. • They can talk to people on your behalf or help you to speak for yourself.…
Over 60% of ‘at risk’ people in Richmond are without protection from flu
An ‘at risk’ person is anyone aged over six months old who is living with an underlying health condition and who, without a flu vaccination, is likely to have a…
A note to say farewell
Adult carers support worker and workshop coordinator Tina is leaving Richmond Carers Centre after eight years to pursue a new career. We wish her the very best of luck in…
The Hidden Disabilities sunflower
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower originated in 2016 when London Gatwick Airport asked “How can we recognise that one of our passengers may have a non-obvious disability?”. The answer was to…
Research into support for carers of visually impaired people
Research fellow James Enoch and colleague Dr Ahalya Subramanian are working on a research project, based at City University of London and University of Manchester, to explore what support, if…
Supporting ageing carers as they become less able or unable to care
Carers Trust is leading a partnership of Voluntary Sector partners* in the Health and Wellbeing Alliance. We have been commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care to run…
We welcome Christine Hawes to the role of Chair
Hello, my name is Christine Hawes. I am the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Richmond Carers Centre. The Board is responsible for ensuring that the services we provide…
In the Spotlight: Carers Creative Space
As part of Richmond Carers Centre’s regular activity groups, we are merging Art Group with Knit, Natter and Sew to become the Carers Creative Space. What will the Creative Space…
Carers Rights Day – How to get the most out of a GP Appointment
Every day, 6,000 people in the United Kingdom become carers (Carers UK). Whether that is the result of an accident, surgery, addiction, a diagnosis, worsening health condition or any other…