Workshops and Learning
Richmond Carers Centre workshops
On this page you will find the training programme organised by Richmond Carers Centre between August and October 2025, as well as other learning opportunities for carers organised by external organisations.
Please also take a look at our programme of activities organised for carers.
Richmond Carers Centre arranges a number of free workshops specifically for carers throughout the year on anything from First Aid and Using your Mobile Phone with Confidence to Mindfulness and Aromatherapy. These workshops are open to all adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre. This is a blended service offering both online and face-to-face sessions, details of which can be found below.
We are always developing our programme of groups and activities and we would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or ideas as this will help us in our planning. Please email support@richmondcarers.org
Our online sessions are run online using Zoom. When your place has been confirmed you will receive an email with a link to join the group along with instructions for using Zoom and information on how the group will work. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please do not worry as we are available to support you with this. Just let us know and we will be happy to guide you on how to use the platform.
Email support@richmondcarers.org to register your interest in any of the activities below.
Registering your interest is essential as activities and workshops are in high demand. Spaces are allocated fairly, with priority given to newly registered carers and carers that have not attended an activity before. Please note that all activities and workshops are for adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre only.
Where applicable, please specify your preferred time and date when registering your interest in any of our activities. Please allow 10 days for an initial response.
Training programme – August, September and October 2025
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
Introduction to Manual Handling – with Transit Community Support CIC
This workshop will introduce some of the introductory practical aspects of moving people. Topics will include basic body ergonomics, assessing and minimising risk, safe use of equipment like hoists, slide sheets and wheelchair transfers, and how to respond in an emergency. This session is delivered in partnership with Transit Community Support CIC, a CPD accredited organisation that provides support and training to both paid and unpaid carers. This training will be delivered by Lilian Nakayima, a registered and qualified Social Care Trainer with over 10 years’ experience in the social care sector. The same topics will be covered on each date.
10.30am-1pm
Monday 8th September and Friday 26th September 2025
Venue: Whitton
EarthWalk – with Barnes Common
An EarthWalk is a multi-sensory, mindful exploration in nature. It aims to foster joy and kinship for the world around us, through light and refreshing activities that bring us closer to nature. This might include tracing patterns, using our senses of smell and touch, or challenging ourselves to view a place from another perspective. The walk is led by a trained guide and will not be more than 1km. We will finish with a short discussion and some warm drinks.
11am-1pm
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Venue: Barnes
Dementia Coaching – with Empatia Dementia Coaching
This workshop equips people supporting a loved one living with dementia to quickly develop skills and a framework for understanding and managing difficult behaviours expressed by the person they care for. This educational and therapeutic mini-course is taken from a series of workshops that help people build the skills and resilience to sustain the caring role and achieve a good quality of life and relationship for as long as possible at home and in the community.
11am-12pm
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Venue: Online
Dementia Carers Information and Support Session – with Richmond Memory Assessment Service
When someone is diagnosed with dementia their partner and family often have a lot of questions. The Carers Information and Support Sessions aim to give a space for family members, carers and friends to find out more about what dementia is, how dementia affects people and your needs as a carer. These sessions are just for carers, family members and friends of people newly diagnosed with dementia so that you have space to talk and learn freely and ask the questions you want to ask. Sessions are one off/stand-alone – you are welcome to attend more than one session, but the topics covered at each will be the same. HomeShare will also be in attendance.
10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 18th September 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Adult Social Care Clinic – with Richmond Adult Social Care
In these one-to-one sessions, you will meet with a social worker from Richmond Adult Social Services to discuss your rights and options as a carer. This is an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and learn more about the support available to both you and the person you care for. You will also be able to find out how to access a carers assessment and explore services that may help in your caring role. Each session will be 45 minutes long. Please note that this clinic is for carers who support adults aged 18 and over.
10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
One-to-One Advice sessions – with RUILS Family Matters
RUILS Family Matters parent support service provide practical support, advice and information to families with children with disabilities and/or additional needs who are feeling under pressure or who are experiencing difficulties. These sessions will provide the opportunity for parent carers to attend a one-to-one advice session with a Family Matters advisor. Each appointment will be 50 minutes long.
10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm
Tuesday 30th September and Wednesday 1st October 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Planning Ahead – with Princess Alice Hospice
In this workshop, we will discuss what to think about and do when planning for your future and that of your loved ones. The conversation will include planning for the unexpected and emergencies, how to begin a conversation with your loved one about their preferences for the future, and supporting somebody to make decisions about finances and care. This workshop is open to all carers, and the discussion will be guided by your questions.
11am-1pm
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green