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.
Training Programme – May to July 2023
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org or call and leave a message on 020 8867 2380.
Careers Workshop with Richmond Theatre
Explore Richmond Theatre and learn about opportunities for careers in the theatre and arts, such as Marketing, Technical, Stage door and many more. Speak with representatives of different departments and learn more about creative careers.
11am-12.30pm
Thursday 7th September
Venue: Richmond Theatre
CV Writing Workshop
Learn about different types of CVs, get advice on how to make a strong CV as well as how to sell yourself and your skills in your CV. You can bring your own CV if you have one, where our provider can review it and give you any useful advice or tips.
11.30am-1pm
Tuesday 12th September
Venue: Twickenham Green
Dementia Carers Information and Support Session – online via Zoom
When someone is diagnosed with dementia their partner and family often have a lot of questions. The Carers Information & 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.
The sessions are run jointly by a Clinical Psychologist from Richmond Memory Service and a Carers Support Worker from Richmond Carers Centre.
1-3pm
Thursday 21st September
Kingston Hospital Discharge Workshop
Information and advice on what to expect if your cared for person gets admitted to hospital. It will also have some advice and tips on Contingency Planning.
11am-12.30pm
Tuesday 26th September
Venue: Online or face-to-face at Twickenham Green
Energy Advice and Savings to Support Cost of Living Workshop
SW Leap
This workshop will provide tips on saving energy in the home, as well as an overview of grants and discounts available locally and nationally. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and, if requested, SW Leap can also follow up with a visit or call.
11am-12noon
Thursday 5th October
Venue: Twickenham Green
Universal Credit Workshop
This workshop will include information on claimant eligibility, an overview of the benefit, how it is managed, what it is made up of and how much claimants will receive. It will also cover the financial impact for carers and for those working.
11am-12.30pm
Tuesday 17th October
Venue: Twickenham Green