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We cannot thank you enough for all your support, time and donations. They help us provide our specialised service to young carers. A huge thank you to Selco Builders for…
News and Information
Local and national news items that may be of interest to carers as well as updates on policies, benefits, laws and other processes that may effect carers.
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…
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…
Helping Richmond’s young carers achieve their academic potential
Every day across the UK hundreds of thousands of young people help to look after a friend or family member due to illness, disability or drug/alcohol misuse. There are an…
Managing your health and wellbeing
Carers tell us that it can be difficult to look after their own health and wellbeing whilst caring for someone. How do we currently support carers to manage their health…
Medicine without prescription
Minor health conditions can be treated without visiting the GP. Many minor health conditions will either get better on their own or can be treated with over the counter medicines.…
Richmond Carers Centre Awarded Trusted Charity Mark
Richmond Carers Centre has been awarded the Trusted Charity mark, recognising the excellent work it does in supporting unpaid carers in the London Borough of Richmond. This significant mark demonstrates…
Richmond Carers Centre is coming to Barnes Full of Life mini Fair
With the introduction this year of the Full of Life Community Action Mini Fairs, Richmond Carers Centre will be taking the opportunity to meet Barnes residents and local service providers…
‘Taking a break from caring’
Over the last year Richmond Carers Centre has been asking carers whether they feel that we have supported them with finding time for themselves and getting a break from their…