Adult Carers

Items relating specifically to adult carers, information, news, local events, etc.

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…

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…

‘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…