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. Support workers from Crossroads Care and Alzheimer's Society are around to provide guidance and information. For more information, please call Rachel Tawadrous at Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston on 020 8943 9421.
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2nd February 2019
Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Musical entertainment at 1.30pm 16th February 2019 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Afternoon entertainment 2nd March 2019 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Musical entertainment at 1.30pm |
16th March 2019
Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Musical entertainment at 1.30pm 6th April 2019 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Musical entertainment at 1.30pm 20th April 2019 Carers Support Group, 1.15pm-2.30pm Facilitated by Alzheimer’s Society Afternoon entertainment at 1.30pm |
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 9421/07856 339 336 or email info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk |
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Every Friday (ex. 19 April)
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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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25th Feb and 22nd May
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Kew GardensCarers go free as part of the Community and Charity Group Scheme. The visit on 25th February will be to Kew's Orchid Festival. Meet at 10.30am. Click here to email your interest.
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20th Feb, 20th March and 23rd April
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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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15th April
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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 (ex 12 June)
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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.
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20th Feb and 15th May
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Social EveningA popular social support group where you can relax and chat in the company of other carers. Light refreshments served. 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 or call 020 8755 4000 for more information
• 13th February • 13th March • 10th April |
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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. Contact admin or call 020 8755 4000 for more information
• 19th February • 19th March • 16th April |
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Wednesdays, 1-2pm |
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.
Prior to attending, you will be assessed by a team member. Contact admin or call 020 8755 4000 for more information • 27th February - 3rd April |
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Various days and times |
Live Well groupsFor clients and their family carer, groups are aimed at helping you understand and manage the symptoms of living with a neurological condition via exercise, information and discussion. Free for carers. Contact admin or call 020 8755 4000 for more information.
Live Well with Stroke, 10.30am-12noon, Tuesdays, 19th February-12th March Live Well with MS, 10.30am-12noon, Thursdays, 4th-25th April You, Parkinson's and INS, 2.30-4.30pm, Wednesday, 27th March |
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10-11am, Tuesdays, 26th March-16th April |
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Nordic Pole WalkingThis can be a good activity for you as a carer and your cared for. Pole walking can increase confidence, balance and fitness. Sessions will be held at a local park. Contact admin or call 020 8755 4000 for more information
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Thursdays
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Carers WalksTalking place in local parks. Email admin or call 020 8755 4000 for more information.
• 21st February • 21st March • 18th April |
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Carers in MindRichmond Borough Mind offers a range of specialist services to families and
friends supporting someone with mental health difficulties. The demands of supporting someone can impact on your own wellbeing so it can be helpful to get support from people who understand your role and can offer professional advice and guidance. It also runs a number of mental health carers support groups and social outings. For more information visit www.rbmind.org; to book onto a workshop or support group email us or call 020 8940 7384. |
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Thursdays, 6-8pm, 7th Feb-7th March |
Carers WorkshopsCarers Workshops bring our Carer’s Handbook to life by providing mental health carers the time and space to reflect on your caring role and the skills that you use to support your cared for. At the workshops we will work together to explore how to navigate the mental health maze, and build skills to improve communication skills and manage challenging behaviour. Sessions are a great way for new carers to get to know our service, as well as a refresher for long-term carers, and take place at Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5QB. Please register your interest or call 020 8940 7384 with any enquiries.
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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 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 for more information. |
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Last Wednesday of each month
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Evening Carers Support groupFor carers of people with early to moderate stages of dementia. Richmond Carers Centre, Briar Road, Twickenham TW2 6RB. Forthcoming dates:
• 27th February • 27th March Booking is essential. For more information please email christine.williams@alzheimers.org.uk or phone 020 8036 9570 |
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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. The Avenue Club, St Luke’s in the Avenue, Kew TW9 2AJ. Forthcoming dates:
• 1st March • 5th April Booking is essential. For more information please email christine.williams@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8036 9570 |
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5th April, 10.30am-12.30pm |
Peer Support morning for early stages of dementia onlyThis group is for people who are recently diagnosed to meet others and to receive advice and support about day-to-day challenges ahead. Venue to be confirmed. Booking is essential. For more information and to book email davide.villela@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8036 9570.
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Held every other month on the second Tuesday,
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Young People with Dementia Peer Support Group for CarersFor people diagnosed before age 55, a chance to meet others and share experiences. Age UK Richmond, Twickenham Wellbeing Centre, Arragon Rd, Twickenham TW1 3NH. Forthcoming dates:
• 12th February • 9th April For more information and booking call Davide on 020 8036 9570 or email davide.vilella@alzheimers.org.uk |
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