A CARER is someone of any age, who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
The Carers Hub Service is a group of five local organisations commissioned by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and NHS Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group to provide between them, services specifically for carers in the borough. These services include:
The Carers Hub Service is a group of five local organisations commissioned by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and NHS Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group to provide between them, services specifically for carers in the borough. These services include:
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● a universal advice and information service ● training and workshops ● emotional support ● carers awareness training for professionals ● opportunities for carer engagement ● to make representation for the voice and needs of carers |
To inform and support local carers, Richmond Carers Centre produces a quarterly information update. The update contains information from the Carers Hub Service Organisations as well as a wide range of local and national sources. |
The Carers Hub Service is led by Richmond Carers Centre and is contracted to provide these services. To see the organisations that make up the Richmond Carers Hub Service CLICK HERE.
Carers Assessment
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Having a carer's assessment can help you understand the impact caring is having on your life and how best to support you. You may be able to get help and advice with financial concerns, your own health, practical help in the home, and any worries about the future. Even if you are not eligible there are a range of services in the borough you can access free of charge.
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