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Move more for your mental health

Richmond Moves will be joining Mental Health Awareness Week from 13 to 19 May to promote wellbeing through movement.

Council news | 14 May 24

Learn about lifestyle changes to lower your risk of dementia

As part of Dementia Action Week, residents are invited to join a free drop-in information session on Friday 17 May from 11am to 3pm at Civic Centre in Twickenham.

Council news | 13 May 24

Move more and live better at Hampton’s free community health fair this May

Join Ruils for a free walk-in Community Health Fair and discover how small, simple steps can transform your health and wellbeing.

Community news | Ruils | 10 May 24

Swap to Stop: New scheme launched to support smokers to stub out for good

Our Stop Smoking Service is offering adults who smoke the opportunity to take part in a national initiative that supports them to swap cigarettes for a free vape kit and behavioural support for up to 12 weeks.

Council news | 08 May 24

Dementia information event coming to Age UK this May

As part of Dementia Action Week, Age UK in Twickenham is hosting a pop-up event for residents to learn more about the condition and the local support available for those who are living with or caring for someone with dementia.

Community news | Age UK | 01 May 24

Apply now for microgrants to support activities for local carers

Richmond Carers Centre is offering grants to support and encourage the delivery of small local events and activities for unpaid adult carers during Carers Week this June.

Community news | Richmond Carers Centre | 26 Apr 24

Free online digital wellbeing workshop

On 29 April, Richmond Borough Mind will host a ‘Navigating Stress in the Digital Age’ online workshop for residents looking to improve their digital wellbeing.

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 26 Apr 24

South West London’s first mental health conference being held in May

On 20 May, South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust will bring together local health professionals, service users, carers and members of the public interested in the future of mental health.

Community news | South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust | 24 Apr 24

Volunteer to be a Mealtime Ward Helper

West Middlesex University Hospital is recruiting volunteers to support patients during mealtimes on their adult inpatient wards.

Community news | West Middlesex University Hospital | 12 Apr 24

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

If you’re aged 56 to 74, the NHS will automatically send a bowel cancer screening kit to you in the post.

Community news | NHS | 05 Apr 24

Share your views on GP services

Healthwatch Richmond wants to ask residents about their experiences of booking GP appointments and virtual consultations.

Community news | Healthwatch Richmond | 25 Mar 24

Nominations for the Dignity in Care Awards are open

Do you know a paid carer, care worker or personal assistant who goes the extra mile? Nominate them today for a Dignity in Care Award.

Council news | 20 Mar 24

Come along to the Mental Health Matters event

On Wednesday 27 March, NHS South West London are hosting a free in-person event dedicated to supporting residents with their mental health.

Community news | NHS South West London | 19 Mar 24

Council leaders condemn removal of children’s cancer care from St George’s

Council leaders from across south west London and Surrey have condemned the announcement by NHS managers that children’s cancer services are to be removed from Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.

Council news | 15 Mar 24

Free MMR vaccine walk-in clinic available Saturday

This Saturday 16 March 2024, Hampton Wick Surgery is offering walk-in Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine appointments to residents who are registered with a Richmond Upon Thames GP.

Council news | 14 Mar 24

Help improve the borough’s sexual health services

We are working together with London boroughs to improve the sexual and reproductive health of everyone in London.

Council news | 11 Mar 24

Get free, personalised support to stop smoking for good

In the run-up to No Smoking Day this March, our local Stop Smoking advisors will be available at two community pop-ups to provide expert tips to help you or someone you know successfully stub out smoking.

Council news | 06 Mar 24

New safeguarding programme delivers synchronised substance education

On 4 March, the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership delivered new, specially designed Substance Advice for Everyone (SAFE) education for children at school and their parents and carers at home.

Council news | 06 Mar 24