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Help researchers from Oxford University study the wellbeing of UK caregivers of people with severe mental illness

3rd June 2026

At the moment there is very little research on how to improve the wellbeing of people who are supporting someone with a severe mental illness (SMI). Help researchers from the…

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New survey launches to fix broken welfare system for unpaid carers

3rd June 2026

The Disability Policy Centre has launched a new nationwide research project to explore how the UK welfare system can better support disabled people and unpaid carers. Supported and funded by…

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Free Lewis Capaldi Tickets for Carers

2nd June 2026

Carers Trust is incredibly excited to offer carers access to a very special evening with Lewis Capaldi. This experience has been created personally by Lewis as a thank you to…

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Beat the heat this summer. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe

28th May 2026

Heat can affect everyone’s health. It can cause heat stress and heat stroke and can make existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, mental health issues, and asthma worse. It…

Carers Week 2026

1st May 2026

Carers Week 2026 ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’ 8th to 14th June Richmond Carers Centre is delighted to support Carers Week once again this year. To mark the occasion, we have…

Edouard Guidon and Georgia Griffiths completed the 2026 London Marathon for Richmond Carers Centre. Image shows a male and a female runner crossing the finish line with a London skyline in the background.

Double marathon success: Celebrating Edouard and Georgia

29th April 2026

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate a double victory at the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Two members of the Richmond Carers Centre family; supporter Edouard Guidon and our very own…

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Peace of Mind Day hosted by Age UK Richmond

16th April 2026

Age UK Richmond is hosting a free event called Peace of Mind Day to help residents and their families prepare for the future. This session aims to simplify difficult conversations…

Coffee with Ron: Mencap’s signposting service for carers

16th April 2026

Richmond Mencap has launched a new signposting service called Coffee with Ron to support parents and carers of people with learning disabilities. This informal initiative is designed for those who…

Discover new opportunities at the Richmond Volunteer Fair 2026

15th April 2026

Looking to get more involved in your community? Visit the Richmond Volunteer Fair. The annual Richmond Volunteer Fair is back at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College (RHACC) on Wednesday…

Help researchers from Oxford University study the wellbeing of UK caregivers of people with severe mental illness

New survey launches to fix broken welfare system for unpaid carers

Free Lewis Capaldi Tickets for Carers

Carers Week 2026

Double marathon success: Celebrating Edouard and Georgia

Peace of Mind Day hosted by Age UK Richmond

Coffee with Ron: Mencap’s signposting service for carers

Discover new opportunities at the Richmond Volunteer Fair 2026

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