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.

‘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…

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…

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…

Making a complaint about the NHS

Do you have a complaint about the way your NHS treatment has been handled? Do you need to let someone know about your experience? For general advice about how to…

Working for Carers

Working for Carers supports unpaid carers across London to move closer to employment. The project is led by Carers Trust and delivered by its network of 24 partners across London,…