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 for Carers - October 2025 to January 2026 Coffee Mornings Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers. In November, we will be joined by Sonia from Trailblazers, an organisation that support people back into work. Sonia will introduce the service and answer your questions. 10.30am-12noon Wednesdays 1st October, 5th November, 3rd December 2025 and 7th January 2026 Venue: Twickenham Green Kew Gardens Trip This monthly trip offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. Autumn is a good time to enjoy the autumn colours in the arboretum or seek shelter from the elements in the Palm House and galleries. We meet promptly to enter the gardens as a group. 10.30am-finish Tuesdays 7th October, 18th November and 2nd December 2025 (please note there will be no visit in January 2026) Venue: Kew Gardens Social Evening Join us for some refreshments and games whilst socialising with other carers. 6-8pm Wednesday 15th October 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Art Club Our art sessions explore a range of art mediums with the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and connect with other carers in a relaxed environment. The focus in October will be designing and painting a ceramic mug. For November, we will be designing and painting wooden coasters. The focus in December will be creating snowy Christmas mason jars. The focus for January is creating a doodle tile whilst setting intentions for the year to come. Materials will be provided, and you can take your artwork home after the session. 11am-1pm Thursdays 16th October, 6th November, 4th December 2025 and 8th January 2026 Venue: Twickenham Green Bath Bomb Making – with Lush Join us for a bath bomb making activity, with skincare tips and advice with Lush. At the end of the session, you will have a handmade product and a goody bag to take home. 11am-1pm Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Coffee Morning for Parent Carers – with RUILS Family Matters Come along and enjoy some refreshments whilst meeting other parent carers. For November’s coffee morning, we are pleased to welcome the Family Matters team from the RUILS, who will be on hand to share valuable insights and support. Please note that this activity is for carers of young people under the age of 25 only. 10.30am-12noon Wednesdays 12th November 2025 and 14th January 2026 Venue: Marble Hill Pizza and Paint for Young Adult Carers Join us for an evening of canvas painting and pizza eating whilst chatting to other young adult carers. Please note that this activity is for young adult carers aged 18-25 only. 6-8pm Wednesday 19th November 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Christmas at Kew Join us for the annual festive celebration at Kew as we follow the magical light trails through the gardens. This is a ticketed activity for adult carers only with limited spaces; priority will be given to those who did not attend last year. 6pm-finish Tuesday 25th November, Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December 2025 Venue: Kew Gardens Calligraphy on Baubles In this session, you will create a personalised bauble that you can give as a gift or keep for yourself. Using a quality brush pen which will be provided for use during the class, you will learn how calligraphy letters are formed, when to apply pressure and develop the techniques needed to create beautiful bespoke lettering. No experience is necessary; this activity promises to be an inspiring experience for all who seek to indulge in the beauty of the written word. 11am-1pm Tuesday 25th November 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green The Woman in Black at Richmond Theatre Join us for a spooky evening at the theatre as we enjoy the legendary stage production of Susan Hill’s classic ghost story. Believing he is cursed by a spectre, Arthur Kipp engages a young actor to help him tell the story of his terrifying encounter with the Woman in Black and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Not for the faint-hearted, expect thrills and chills in this sensational show that has been enjoyed by over 7 million people worldwide. This production features some jumps, loud noises, and subjects which some people may find distressing. 7.30pm-finish Wednesday 26th November 2025 Venue: Richmond Christmas Wreath Making Join us to create a wreath celebrating the festive season. Using a variety of materials, you will make a beautiful celebration of winter for your home whilst enjoying friendly company in this group activity. 11am-1pm Thursdays 27th November and 18th December 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Chocolate Tasting – with Hotel Chocolat During this guided tasting, you will explore the journey of chocolate from the tree to the bar, and sample delicious treats from different recipes to discover your perfect chocolate flavour. This activity promises to be a luxurious and festive treat. 11am-12noon Tuesday 9th December 2025 Venue: Richmond Christmas Social Evening Join us for some festive refreshments and games whilst socialising with other carers. Santa hats encouraged. 6-8pm Wednesday 17th December 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Nail Salon for Young Adult Carers Treat yourself to a traditional manicure and polish in time for Christmas from a professional nail technician and enjoy a hot drink with other young adult carers. This activity is for young adult carers aged 18-25 years only. 10.30am-12noon Tuesday 23rd December 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Massages Join us for a massage that will leave you feeling calm and centred. Our practitioner will help you to understand your body and give you some self-care tips to use at home as well. This is an acupressure massage performed through clothing that involves putting pressure on different parts of the body to encourage relaxation. Sessions are 20 minutes long. Please specify your preferred time when registering your interest. 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 12noon Tuesday 20th January 2026 Venue: Twickenham Green Design and Disability at the V&A Both a celebration and a call to action, this exhibition showcases the radical contributions of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now. 11.30-finish (entry times are 11.30am and 12noon) Thursday 29th January 2026 Venue: South Kensington |
Workshops for carers - October 2025 to January 2026 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, 11.30am and 12.30pm Wednesday 1st October 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Planning Ahead – with Princess Alice Hospice In this workshop, we will discuss what to think about and do when planning for your future and that of your loved ones. The conversation will include planning for the unexpected and emergencies, how to begin a conversation with your loved one about their preferences for the future, and supporting somebody to make decisions about finances and care. This workshop is open to all carers, and the discussion will be guided by your questions. 11am-1pm Tuesday 14th October 2025 Venue: Twickenham Green Carer’s Assessment and Carer’s Emergency Card – with Jayne Ayris, Carers Champion and Social Worker at Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care This informative workshop will explore the Carer’s Assessment and the Carer’s Emergency Card, both of which are available through the Local Authority. Led by Jayne Ayris, Carers Champion and Social Worker, the session will provide a clear overview of what these are, how they work, and the benefits they can offer you in your caring role. You will also learn about the steps involved in applying and how they can support you both day-to-day and in an emergency. This session is especially useful for those who are new to caring or have recently registered with Richmond Carers Centre. 11am-12.30pm Wednesday 19th November 2025 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 Thursdays 20th November 2025 and 22nd January 2026 Delivered: Online via Zoom Know Your Rights – Understanding the Care Act and Carer’s Rights – with Not a Care in the World This online workshop will explore the legal rights and protections in place for carers, offering a helpful introduction to your entitlements and the support available under the Care Act 2014. Led by a disability rights advocate, the session aims to give you greater confidence in understanding and navigating the systems designed to support you in your caring role. It is particularly recommended for those who are new to caring or have recently registered with Richmond Carers Centre. 11am-12noon Friday 21st November 2025 Delivered: Online via Zoom |
