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.

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…

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.…

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…

Global’s generosity makes a world of difference

Richmond Carers Centre – Young Carers Service has received a grant of £98,000 from Global’s Make Some Noise, a national charity improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people…

Would you like to talk to a counsellor?

Caring can be challenging and it can be difficult to talk to friends and family about your needs, your thoughts and maybe worries, as a carer. We offer carers the…

Coping with age-related hearing loss

deafPLUS Living with Hearing Loss training courses offer an ideal opportunity for people to learn how to cope with age-related hearing loss in a friendly, relaxed and informal setting. We…

Feeling a bit ill? See your local pharmacist

At the first signs of an illness, see your local pharmacist for advice and treatment on a broad range of health concerns, from troublesome coughs and flu, sore throats, earache,…