Adult Carers

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

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…

In the Spotlight: Emotional Support

What do we mean when we say Richmond Carers Centre provides emotional support to carers? Emotional support about what? • Our support workers are available when carers need to talk…

Youla

Caring for a loved one can be challenging, especially if you are doing it alone. And finding the right support can be almost as daunting. Youla has created a new…

Working for Carers

Working for Carers is a London-wide project that supports unpaid carers, aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment. The project is led by Carers Trust and delivered by…

You are not alone

You are not alone is an information booklet that National Autistic Society Richmond has co-produced with parents. This is aimed at those parents who think that their son or daughter…

Care and Support Jargon Buster

The Care and Support Jargon Buster is a plain English guide to the most commonly used health and social care words and phrases and what they mean. The definitions are…

Kew Gardens Discovery & Access Offers

The following include day entry to Kew Gardens. Booking essential, at discovery@kew.org. All activities are free and start at Victoria Plaza, just inside Victoria Gate, Kew Rd TW9 3JR, except…

The London Plan

The draft London Plan, which is currently being consulted on by the London Mayor, outlines the policy framework to be followed by London boroughs when setting their priorities for development,…