Richmond Carers Centre
OverviewRichmond Carers Centre manages the Carers Hub Service Contract, providing a gateway to direct support, information and access to services for unpaid carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
We are a local charity that provides support to unpaid adult and young carers. We offer free and confidential advice, information and support to any carer living in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We also try to help carers who live in other parts of the country, or even abroad, who supports someone living in Richmond Borough. |
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In addition to these services Richmond Carers Centre also provides a full carers activities programme, carers learning and workshops programme, complementary therapies, counselling, signposting and referrals to other organisations, quarterly information updates and assistance with completing funding applications.
Programme for carers
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Activities
Yoga Our Yoga sessions offer a chance to stretch your body, improve flexibility, strengthen your muscles and improve overall wellbeing by including different breathing and relaxation techniques. You should leave the sessions feeling energised, relaxed and better equipped to face the day. The sessions are for any ability with options to modify certain poses and use props to allow them to be more accessible and accommodate any injury or physical restrictions. 10.30-11.45am Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th November; 6th and 13th December Venue: Eel Pie Island Lush Bath Bombs Join us for a bath bomb making workshop, with additional pampering and skincare tips and advice with Lush. Carers will be able to take home the bath bombs they made during the workshop. 11am-1pm Tuesday 7th November Venue: Twickenham Green Coffee Mornings Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers. 10.30am-12noon Wednesdays 8th November and 13th December 2023; 10th January 2024 Venue: Twickenham Green Art Club The workshops will explore a range of art mediums in a relaxed environment. November’s workshop will focus on the decoupage technique on wooden boxes. December has a seasonal feel as carers design and paint their own Christmas baubles. January’s workshop will develop carers’ artistic skills as they are taught to use acrylic paints on canvas. 11am-1pm Thursdays 9th November and 7th December 2023; 18th January 2024 Venue: Twickenham Green Swimming Club Richmond Carers Centre has hired swimming lanes so you can enjoy a swim with other carers. Timings include 15 minutes either side to allow time for changing. 2.45-4pm (pool time 3-3.45pm) Fridays 10th November and 8th December 2023; 12th January 2024 Venue: Teddington Kew Gardens Trip This monthly trip to Kew Gardens offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. Carers go free as part of our membership with the Community Access Scheme. Meet promptly to enter the gardens as a group. 10.30am-finish Tuesdays 14th November and 12th December 2023; 9th January 2024 Venue: Kew Gardens Christmas at Kew – NEW DATES ADDED – Places are limited Join us at Kew and enjoy a festive evening following the magical light trails through the gardens. This activity is for carers only. Tickets are non-refundable and spaces are limited. 6pm-finish Wednesdays 22nd November and 6th December 2023; Thursday 4th January 2024 Venue: Kew Gardens Cupcake Decorating for Young Adult Carers Spend time with other young adult carers (aged 18-25) whilst learning cake decorating skills from an experienced teacher. 1-2.30pm Thursday 23rd November Venue: Cake Box in Hampton Christmas Wreath Making – NEW DATE ADDED – Places are limited Join us to make your own beautiful Christmas wreath using festive foliage and decorations, ready to decorate your home for the holiday season. 11am-1pm Tuesdays 28th November and 12th December Venue: Twickenham Green Coffee Mornings for Parent Carers and Young Adult Carers The coffee morning for parent carers and young adult carers aged 18-25 meets in the beautiful setting of Marble Hill House and Gardens. In November’s Coffee Morning we are joined by the Family Matters team from Ruils. It can explain the support it offers to Parent Carers and how to access this support. 10.30am-12noon Wednesdays 29th November and 20th December 2023; 24th January 2024 Venue: Marble Hill Christmas Social Evening Come and join us for the Christmas social evening where you will meet other carers to enjoy a mince pie, mulled wine, nibbles and other festive treats. 5-7pm Thursday 14th December Venue: Twickenham Green Nail Salon for Young Adult Carers Relax and get your nails painted by a professional nail technician in time for Christmas. This will be followed by a coffee and a chat with other young adult carers. 12-2pm Tuesday 19th December Venue: Twickenham |
Workshops
Carer's Assessment and Carer’s Emergency Card Workshop – Jayne Ayris, Carers Champion and Social Worker at Richmond & Wandsworth Adult Social Care This workshop focuses on the Carer’s Assessment and the Carer’s Emergency Card. It will provide you with an overview of their purpose, the process of getting them, and how they can benefit you. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions. 10.30am-12noon Thursday 16th November Venue: Online or face-to-face at Twickenham Green Know Your Rights Workshop: Understanding the Care Act and Carer’s Rights – Jill Pay, Carers Rights Trainer and Facilitator at Not a Care in the World This workshop will explore the law and how it is designed to protect carers. It will provide an overview of your rights and entitlements as a carer as well as offer a better understanding of the Care Act. 11am-12noon Tuesday 21st November Venue: Online or face-to-face at Twickenham Green Dementia Carers Information and Support Session – online via Zoom 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. The sessions are run jointly by a Clinical Psychologist from Richmond Memory Service and a Carers Support Worker from Richmond Carers Centre. 1-3pm Thursdays 16th November 2023 and 25th January 2024 Ruils Family Matters: One-to-One Advice sessions Ruils Family Matters parent support service provides practical support, advice and information to families with children with disabilities and/or additional needs who are experiencing difficulties. Parent carers can attend a one-to-one advice session with a Family Matters advisor. 10.30-11.20am, 11.30am-12.20pm and 12.30-1.20pm Thursday 30th November and Tuesday 5th December Venue: Twickenham Green Aromatherapy Blending for Relaxation A workshop that provides an introduction to what essential oils are, their therapeutic properties and how they can be used to promote wellbeing. The group will make up an essential oil blend to support relaxation which can help to manage stress or anxiety. You will take home a pulse point roller and a relaxation blend for a diffuser. 11am-1pm Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Venue: Twickenham Green Print Making Workshop This workshop will be run by a professional printmaker. Discover the diverse forms of printmaking and create personalised mini-zines (zine — a small, self-published booklet or magazine) that capture the essence of what "home" means to you. You will be encouraged to experiment and craft your own unique visual narrative using imagination, storytelling, and printmaking to explore your feelings and memories associated with home. You will learn various printmaking techniques, including stencil making, linocut and monoprinting. No prior experience in printmaking or zine-making is necessary. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal items or mementos that can be incorporated into your zine. Join us for a fun and creative workshop that celebrates the art of printmaking. 10.30am-12.30pm Thursday 11th January 2024 Venue: Twickenham Green |
