Workshops and Learning
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. For more information or book a space on one of our workshops, please call the support team on 020 8867 2380 or email info@richmondcarers.org. This is a blended service, offering both online and face-to-face sessions. Our workshops are open to all adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre.
Online Information Session about Flu and Covid Vaccinations
Public Health Richmond
An information session delivered by Public Health Richmond about the Covid and Flu vaccinations, the benefits of getting them and why as a carer it’s important to be vaccinated.
11am-12noon
Wednesday 1st February
Setting Boundaries Workshop – ‘Your Stuff, My Stuff’
with Jill Pay from Not a Care in the World
As a carer, it is hard to know what boundaries mean as you are constantly ‘on’. What is your stuff easily becomes my stuff. This workshop will identify what boundaries are, why boundaries are important, why we sometimes take on too much responsibility as carers and how to maintain healthy boundaries.
11am-12noon
Friday 10th February
Setting Boundaries Workshop – ‘Reach Out’
with Jill Pay from Not a Care in the World
This workshop will look at the role of being a carer and the relationship to public services to understand clear boundaries and to share the caring load. The workshop will explore the range of professionals in a carers life, what carers can do to support themselves to reach out, who can help with the caring role and why it is so important to reach out and ask for help.
11am-12noon
Friday 24th February
Maximising the Quality and Quantity of Sleep
talk with Brian Isbell
Brian Isbell will deliver an informative talk about what a healthy sleep cycle is, variations in sleep requirements and how lack of sleep can affect our bodies. There will also be information on the processes that occur during sleep, types of insomnia and the effects of caffeine on sleep. Brian Isbell will provide details of things that can negatively impact on the quality and quantity of sleep, in addition to information about the natural methods for promoting better sleep.
1-2.30pm
Monday 6th March
Direct Payments Workshop
RUILS
An informative workshop around Direct Payments delivered by Ruils. This workshop will cover what Direct Payments are, how they can be used to help loved ones and details about Carer’s Direct Payments.
11am-12.30pm
Friday 24th March
Care Technology Information Workshop
This session will provide information around care technology available to support independent living for older and disabled adults. There will be a range of products available for you to look at and try at the centre, however there is also the option to join online if you are not able to attend in person.
11am-12.30pm
Thursday 20th April
Venue: Online or face-to-face at Twickenham Green
My Care, My Home Services Information Workshop
My Care, My Home supports older people with needs, and provides information and advice on how to find and fund the most appropriate care. This information session will cover the services carers can access for help and support.
11am-12noon
Thursday 27th April
Venue: Online or face-to-face at Twickenham Green