Workshops and Learning
Richmond Carers Centre workshops
On this page you will find the training programme organised by Richmond Carers Centre between January and March 2026.
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 – January to March 2026
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
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, 11.30amand 12.30pm
Tuesdays 3rd and 10th February 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention to the present moment, helping you to feel calmer and less overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries about the future. This in-person workshop offers a gentle introduction to mindfulness techniques that you can continue to use in everyday life. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and provides a peaceful space to pause and reconnect with yourself. N.B. This is not a clinical session. For specific mental health concerns, please consult your general practitioner.
11am-12.30pm
Wednesdays 11th and 25th February, 11th March 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Legal Workshop
This workshop is run by a local lawyer who specialises in Wills and Probate. This session will cover general information on Wills and LPAs. N.B. This is not an advisory session. For personalised advice, make an appointment with a solicitor directly.
12noon-2pm
Thursday 19th February 2026
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. N.B. This clinic is for carers who support adults aged 18 and over.
9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
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.
1pm-3pm
Thursday 22nd January 2026
Delivered: Online via Zoom
and
10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 12th March 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green