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.

Carers Rights and Entitlements

Guide to Carers Rights and Entitlements

Whether you are caring for an adult or child, this Guide to Carers Rights and Entitlements is a valuable resource, listing assessments to which you are entitled, as well as…

Teddington Urgent Treatment Centre

On 2 July 2018 Teddington Walk-in centre became an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The NHS is working to standardise the services available for urgent care. Feedback from the public suggests…

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…

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…