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Young Carers in Schools Programme celebrates first school excellence awards

10th July 2026

Richmond Carers Centre is proud to announce an important milestone in its Young Carers in Schools Programme, with the presentation of the first school excellence awards. The awards recognise schools…

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Crosslight Advice – The Money Course in Mortlake

24th June 2026

Crosslight Advice is running a 2 hours and 30 minutes workshop aimed at anyone affected by the rising cost of living. Crosslight Advice is a local charity with locations throughout…

Carers UK State of Caring 2026 survey

24th June 2026

Share your experience of what it’s like to be an unpaid carer in 2026 and take part in the State of Caring 2026 survey. Each year, thousands of carers and…

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Carer Contingency Plan – From concept to accessible practice online workshop

19th June 2026

NHS England has organised an online event for an update on the Universal Care Plan: Carer Contingency Plan (CCP): From concept to accessible practice. What to expect During the event…

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Carers needed to help shape a new free digital platform for carers

18th June 2026

A new digital tool is being built to help unpaid carers, families and care professionals coordinate support in one place. The free platform, called CarersCircle, has been developed by local…

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Finding Compassion for Yourself – Free, fully funded compassion journalling course for unpaid carers in July 2026

18th June 2026

Kate Poll, a therapeutic creative writing facilitator with an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, has been running Compassion Journalling courses for unpaid carers and community groups for several…

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Crossroads Care launch new project for early onset dementia

18th June 2026

A welcoming weekly support group is available for individuals affected by young onset dementia in the local community. Organized by Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames, the initiative provides…

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Homelink carers assessment session in June

17th June 2026

Homelink are running a joint carers assessment event with Whitton community centre to promote Carers assessments and the regular review of carers assessments. There will be representatives from Hounslow and…

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Financial support is available for carers

16th June 2026

When you are caring for someone, money worries can quickly become overwhelming. If you are looking after someone with dementia, you may be able to access some financial support. However,…

Young Carers in Schools Programme celebrates first school excellence awards

Crosslight Advice – The Money Course in Mortlake

Carers UK State of Caring 2026 survey

Carers needed to help shape a new free digital platform for carers

Finding Compassion for Yourself – Free, fully funded compassion journalling course for unpaid carers in July 2026

Crossroads Care launch new project for early onset dementia

Homelink carers assessment session in June

Financial support is available for carers

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