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WHAT is Richmond Carers Hub Service?
There are six organisations that provide services to carers in order to create the umbrella that is the Carers Hub Service.
The organisations are listed below:
The organisations are listed below:
5 Briar Road
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Carers Hub Service: Manages the Carers Hub Service Contract, delivers and provides 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 carers 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 support someone who lives within our Borough.
We are a local charity that provides support to carers 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 support someone who lives within our Borough.
By bus
Buses running near to us include
R70, 281, 290, 267, 490, H22, 110
By train
Local mainlline train stations include Strawberry Hill and Twickenham stations.
Buses running near to us include
R70, 281, 290, 267, 490, H22, 110
By train
Local mainlline train stations include Strawberry Hill and Twickenham stations.
Services we offer:
One to One Carers Support
Advice and information
Emotional support
Signposting to other organisations
Referrals to other organisations
Wellbeing Service
Complementary therapies
Counselling
Social Groups
Monthly social mornings
Quarterly social evenings
Leisure and Activities Programmes
Groups, activities and breaks for carers of all ages
Information Workshops
Carer-focused sessions
Benefit and legal advice
Quarterly newsletter
Grants and funding
General advice and information
Carers Trust Grant Programme
Assistance with completing applications
Advice and information
Emotional support
Signposting to other organisations
Referrals to other organisations
Wellbeing Service
Complementary therapies
Counselling
Social Groups
Monthly social mornings
Quarterly social evenings
Leisure and Activities Programmes
Groups, activities and breaks for carers of all ages
Information Workshops
Carer-focused sessions
Benefit and legal advice
Quarterly newsletter
Grants and funding
General advice and information
Carers Trust Grant Programme
Assistance with completing applications
Supporting RCC to upgrade our IT infrastructure
233 Lower Mortlake Rd
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Carers Hub Service: Provides expert support, advice and a support group for carers to enable them to cope with someone who has an alcohol or drug problem.
ASCA is dedicated to supporting individuals, families and the community to overcome alcohol and drug misuse through both prevention and treatment. Staff are qualified and experienced to work with people who are concerned about their alcohol and drug use. |
Services on offer:Counselling for Carers
Carers' Self-Help Group Therapy Groups Holistic Therapies |
T: 020 8036 9570
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Carers Hub Service: Provides specialist information, guidance and support for people and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and all other types of dementia. Support services include carers support groups and outings specifically for carers of people with dementia. There is a dedicated team working within the borough of Richmond for those people self-referring or referred by other organisations.
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Services we offer:Outreach Workers offer individual information and support to people with dementia and carers and can visit you at home if required.
Carers Support Groups where you can meet people in similar circumstances and discuss issues that are important to you. Richmond Caring Cafe is a twice monthly social gathering on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, providing an opportunity for social interaction and activities for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. See Crossroads' entry, below, for more details. |
T: 020 8940 7384
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Carers Hub Service: Richmond Borough Mind runs the Carers In Mind Project, which 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.
Booking: To book any of the social events or workshops or to attend a support group call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org
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Services we offer:Carers Connect Groups
Art group: Fridays except last of the month. Explore different mediums and styles in a relaxed setting. Yoga group: twice monthly, Wednesday mornings, for wellbeing and relaxation. Coping with Caring – five weekly workshops from October Reflect on your caring role and the skills that you use. Will help carers navigate the mental health maze, improve communication skills and manage challenging behaviour. Carer trips – meet other carers, take a break from your caring role (£5 donation required) August 13th Kensington Palace September 3rd National Archives, Kew October 31st Sky Garden Carers Workshop lunches August 30th taster poetry workshop with Suzy Rowland September 27th Amy Ahmed (Early Intervention Service Team Manager) talk on medication October 25th Lasting Power of Attorney, from Citizens Advice Richmond You will need to be a Carers in Mind member to access events. For more information and to book, please contact carers@rbmind.org |
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Integrated Neurological ServicesCarers Hub Service: Integrated Neurological Services provides long-term, professional support for people with neurological conditions including Parkinson's, MS or stroke and their carers; enabling people to remain independent for as long as possible and play an active part in their community.
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82 Hampton Road
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INS is a charity providing long-term support for people with neuro-logical conditions, and their carers. We focus on your abilities not disability and our aim is to enable you to remain independent and an active part of your local community.
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Services we offer:Regular Weekly Groups:
Provides continuing therapy and support to people with: Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Stroke Other neurological conditions Creative Therapy Groups Short Term Groups for Clients and Carers: Parkinson's Education and Advice Taking Back Control Carers Fit Club Other Services: Monthly mutual support groups for carers Carers' Walks |
1 Beverley Court
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Carers Hub Service:
Crossroads Care Richmond & Kingston – Providing bespoke, high quality home and community respite services, in Richmond & Kingston. Caring for babies, children, adults and the elderly for over 30 years. Community Services include the Caring Café for carers and those living with dementia and a Saturday Club for children/young carers aged 8-18 years old with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. Men Who Care For men caring for a partner, wife, mother or child, the group provides friendship, specialist support and activities. Care/respite available for the person for whom they care. Group discussion, shared advice and information helps members live healthier independent lives. Usually meets weekdays monthly at various locations. For further information call 020 8943 9421/07856 339336 or email info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk Dads Who Care Dads Who Care project is a male-focused social group where you can meet other dads who are in a caring situation. Groups offer friendship, activities and specialised support. Also, you can receive advice and information from Crossroads Care and Achieving for Children. Dads who Care runs monthly. For more information, contact 020 8943 9421 or email info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk Caring Cafe Crossroads Care leads on the delivery of this service. The café is a gathering where carers, people with dementia, their families and friends can meet for a lunch in the company of others in a similar situation within a welcoming and friendly environment. Carers have access at the cafe to both individual and group specialist support and advice delivered by South West London Alzheimers Society. The café is open on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month at Sheen Lane Day Centre, SW14 8LP. For information on respite service offered by Crossroads Care please call 020 8943 9421.
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