Support
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Sheen Lane Day Centre
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Carers support groups at the Caring CafeThe Caring Café is a gathering where people living with dementia, their families and friends can meet for coffee and/or lunch in the company of others in a similar situation, to share experiences and enjoy spending time together. The café runs between 11am and 3.30pm on the First and Third Saturdays at Sheen Lane Day Centre, 74 Sheen Lane, Richmond SW14 8LP.
For more information, please call Rachel Tawadrous at Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston on 020 8943 9421. Please see café dates below: |
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4th August 2018
Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Musical entertainment at 1.30pm 18th August 2018 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Afternoon entertainment 1st September 2018 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Visit from Les Jackson, Crime Prevention Officer at 12.30pm Musical entertainment at 1.30pm |
15th September 2018
Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Visit from Les Jackson, Crime Prevention Officer at 12.30pm Afternoon entertainment 6th October 2018 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Fish and Chip Lunch, Musical entertainment at 1.30pm 20th October 2018 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Fish and Chip Lunch, Afternoon entertainment Visit from Victoria McGrath, Museum of Richmond |
Monthly
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Men who care projectA monthly support group for men caring for a partner, wife, mother or child. A male-focused social group which provides friendship, specialist support and activities on a monthly basis. Care/respite available for the person for whom they care. We will encourage discussion and give advice and information that can help members live social, emotionally and physically healthier independent lives.
For further information, contact Crossroads Care Richmond & Kingston on 020 8943 9421 or email info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk |
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Every Friday
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Art GroupA relaxed group where carers can explore art techniques and socialise with others, sharing thoughts and feelings. Click here to email your interest.
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Second Friday of the month
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Book ClubA friendly group of carers who meet monthly to discuss their current book choice and chat about other issues. Click here to email your interest.
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Fourth Thursday of the month
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Fun with FlowersLearn the basics of floral design in a social and supportive group with other carers. Click here to email your interest.
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Second Thursday of the month
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Knit, Natter & SewThis group meets monthly to swap and share skills while providing support toe ach other. Click here to email your interest.
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Tuesday 21 August and 30 October
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Kew GardensCarers go free as part of the Community and Charity Group Scheme. N.B. Moved from Mondays to Tuesdays. Click here to email your interest.
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Third Wednesday of the month
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Garden GangMonthly group where carers can get together to learn and develop gardening techniques and skills. Click here to email your interest.
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Quarterly on Wednesdays
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River Crane WalksFree carers walks along the river Crane, led by Frances Bennett of FORCE (Friends of the River Crane Environment). Click here to email your interest.
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Second Weds of the month
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Coffee MorningsA social support group where you can meet other carers, held at ASCA on the Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond. Click here to email your interest. Please note there will be no meeting in June due to the Carers Conference.
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Weds 21 Nov
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Social EveningA popular and social support group where you can relax and chat in the company of other carers and Carer Support Workers who are available to facilitate discussions. Click here to email your interest.
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Wednesdays
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Exploring Spirituality and wellbeing82 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QS. New carers welcome. Contact Admin.
• 12th September • 10th October • 14th November • 12th December |
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Tuesday mornings
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Carers Coffee Morning Support GroupsHeld at Squires Garden Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you have not been before. The morning is very informal and gives you the opportunity to meet other carers, share experiences, and obtain support, information and advice.
• 18th September • 16th October • 20th November |
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12 sessions
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Carers Fit ClubFit club offers carers an opportunity to exercise at their own pace and ability. This includes a blood pressure check and information on how to keep fit and well. The six sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons 1-2pm.
Prior to attending, you will be assessed by a team member. • 5th September-10th October • 7th November-12th December |
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Tuesdays
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Live Well groupsA four-week group for clients and their carers aimed at helping you both understand and manage the symptoms of living with a neurological condition via exercise, information and discussion.
Live Well with MS - 31st October-21st November Live Well with Parkinson’s - 28th November-19th December |
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Date TBC
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Caring for someone with communication difficultiesRun by a Speech and Language Therapist, this session is an opportunity to explore strategies that can improve communication, address concerns you may have and gives you a chance to meet other carers in a similar situation
Please call 020 8755 4000 to express your interest in this session |
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Thursdays
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Carers WalksUsually in local parks.
• 20th September • 25th October • 15th November |
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Third Wednesday of the month
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East Sheen Support GroupLong-standing support group facilitated by a local carer. Venue: St Mary’s, Mortlake High Street, London SW14 8JA. Call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org
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First Thursday of the month
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Maddison Support GroupSupport group facilitated by Kris Chokupermal from the Home Treatment Team suitable for people supporting a loved one with enduring psychosis. Venue: The Maddison Centre, 140 Church Lane, Teddington TW11 8QL. Call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org
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Second Weds of the month
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Partners Support GroupGroup specifically for carers who are supporting their partner, facilitated by John Elkin of Carers In Mind. Venue: The Maddison Centre, 140 Church Lane, Teddington TW11 8QL.Call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org
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Every Tuesday evening
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Carers Support GroupFor people caring for someone with alcohol/drug problems or other addictions such as gambling, eating disorders, prescribed or over-the-counter drugs. For more information please call the ASCA office on 020 8940 1160 on 020 8755 4000 for more information.
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Every Wednesday afternoon
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12-Step Zen GroupA new mindfulness-based approach for anyone suffering from anxiety, depressions, addiction or feeling overwhelmed. A supportive therapeutic group facilitated by trained therapists. Open to all, just turn up and details will be taken on the day. For more information please call the ASCA office on 020 8940 1160 on 020 8755 4000 for more information.
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
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1-1 counsellingShort, medium and long-term counselling for carers caring for someone with a drug/alcohol addiction or other addiction such as gambling, eating disorders, prescribed or over-the-counter drugs, pornography, internet, etc. Also supporting carers of people with mental health conditions such as depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, as well as bereavement/loss issues.
For more information please call the ASCA office on 020 8940 1160 on 020 8755 4000 for more information. |
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Second Thursday of the Month
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Supper ClubThis is an informal gathering of people with dementia and their carers. A two course supper is served at the Woodville Centre in Ham, from 6pm-8pm at a cost of £8.50 per person. Dementia Support Workers are available available for consultation about dementia care matters to provide information. The Supper Club is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Booking is essential, for more information please email events.richmond@homeinstead.co.uk or call 020 8379 7877 |
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Monthly on a Wednesday
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Evening Carers Support GroupThis is for carers to have space to discuss their experience of caring for a person with dementia and gain information, guidance and support in a group setting from the Alzheimer’s Society facilitator and others in the same position. Held at Richmond Carers Centre. There are occasionally guest speakers and/or a topic focus for discussion.
• 29th August • 26th September • 31st October Booking is essential, for more information please email RichmondServices@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8611 6800 |
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First Friday of the Month
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Supporting parents with dementia groupFor people supporting a parent with dementia, to share experiences and benefit from local expertise. First Friday of every month, 2.30-3.30pm, The Avenue Club, St Luke’s in the Avenue, Kew TW9 2AJ. Forthcoming dates:
• 3rd August • 7th September • 5th October Booking is essential, for more information please email RichmondServices@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8611 6800 |
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Held every two months on the first Friday of the Month
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Coffee morning for early stages ONLYHeld every two months on the first Friday of each month, 10.30am-12.30pm in Richmond Gate Hotel, 152-158 Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10 6RP. Refreshments are charged at £5 per person, payable on the day, and there is free parking. Forthcoming dates:
• 3rd August • 5th October • 7th December Booking is essential, for more information please email Claire.Waddington@alzheimers.org.uk or phone 020 8611 6800. |
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Held every two months on the second Tuesday of the Month
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Young people with dementia carers peer support groupThis is held every two months on the second Tuesday of each month,
6.30-8pm, Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PR. Forthcoming dates: • 14th August • 9th October • 11th December For more information and booking call Alzheimer’s Society Richmond on 020 8611 6800 or email Natasha.Sindano@alzheimers.org.uk |
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First Friday of the month
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Caring at a Distance GroupPlease note the Caring at a Distance Group, previously run at the Caring Cafe and facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Society will now take place at the Avenue Club on the first Friday of each month. For more information, please contact the Alzheimer’s Society on 020 8611 6800.
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