Thursday 15th June 2017York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 3AA

CARERS CONFERENCE

You are invited to attend our 15th annual

Carers MarketplaceFree Health Checks for CarersCarers Wellbeing Workshops

Richmond Carers Centre is delighted to announce an event that will bring together carers and organisations from across Richmond Borough.

The Carers Conference, which takes place during National Carers Week 2017, is an opportunity for carers to fi nd out about local organisations that provide services for

carers and to participate in activities that promote health and wellbeing.

Carers marketplaceRichmond Carers Centre Crossroads CareAlzheimers societyAddiction Support Care AgencyEthnic Minority Advocacy GroupIntegrated Neurological ServicesCommunity Independent Living ServiceRichmond Borough MindMulberry CentreMy Time Active

Individual sessions All carers individual sessions are located in Clarendon hall.

Free health checks 30-minute appointments delivered by My Time Active. Book on the day at registration

Hand massage 10-minute sessionsSandy Armstrong, student massage therapist at St Mary’s University, will be offering hand massages throughout the event

Help with IT 15-minute appointments Tutor Margaret Prain will be available to help you make your tablet, phone or laptop work for you. We suggest your bring your own device. Book on the day

Free legal advice 15-minute appointments. Local solicitor Stone Rowe Brewer is offering free legal advice to carers. Book on the day

THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 2017

Programme

10.00 Tea and coffee on arrival 10.15 Welcome and introduction, Tonia Michaelides, Managing Director-Kingston and Richmond Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) 10.30 Carers marketplace open Wellbeing workshops Carers individual sessions13.00 Buffet lunch is served

Wellbeing workshopsWorkshops must be booked in advance. Return the booking form or call Richmond Carers Centre on 020 8867 2380

Mindfulness 40 minutes. Andrea HosfeldSessions at 10.30am and 11.20amExplore how mindfulness techniques can benefit carers in everyday life

Relaxation 40 minutes. Jasmine May Sessions at 10.30am and 11.20amHave some time and space to learn some valuable relaxation methods to ease stress

Art workshops 40 minutes. Charlotte PorterSessions at 10.30am, 11.20am and 12.10pmEnjoy this guided art workshop and take home the artwork you produce

Yoga for carers 1 hour. Sarah Jane Minter Session at 12.10pmSarah Jane delivers a gentle yoga class, suitable for all abilities

Richmond Clinical Commissionning GroupRichmond Users Independent Living ServiceKIDSHomelink Day Respite CareWorking for CarersHounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust Dementia Service and Patient Liaison ServiceAge UKCareline

Floral design 40 minutes. Ann and PatSession at 12.10pmEnjoy some time spent creating a colourful flower arrangement that you can take home

Engagement with Richmond Clinical Commissioning GroupRichmond CCG would like to hear from carers about how they can be best supported by their local GP practice and community pharmacy

Finance workshops with Grace AdvocacyEach session is 40 minutes

Making the most of your money 11.20amHelp setting up a budget and looking at what factors impact your finances

Futureproofing financial wellbeing 12.10pm Helping you to understand what the problem is, optimise income, reduce expenditure, access emergency funding, stabilise and future proof. Includes strategies to avoid defaulting on debt and what to do if you must default

Please complete and return to Carers Week Event, FREEPOST RRKZ-TTCE-RYES, Richmond Carers Centre, 5 Briar Road, Twickenham TW2 6RB by Friday 26th May 2017. Any queries call Richmond Carers Centre on 020 8867 2380.Once we have received your registration form your place will be booked. You will not receive further confirmation.

We will not be providing respite on site but we will help with respite if you require additional support. This will have to be booked and will be subject to a Care Assessment. Please give details and we will contact you to discuss your needs further. If you wish to speak with someone please call Rachel Tawadrous, Crossroads Care Manager on 020 8943 9421 by Friday 12th May 2017 to ensure there is time to make the necessary assessments. We can support you to use your current respite provider if you would prefer – if you would like to look into this option please call Richmond Carers Centre to discuss.

I wish to attendI give my permission for Richmond Carers Centre to use photographs taken at the event in promotional materialsI need help with transport (limited to carers with distance or mobility issues)

I need help with respite

REPLY FORM

Carers ConferenceThursday 15th June 2017York House, Twickenham TW1 3AA

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YORK HOUSERichmond RoadTwickenham TW1 3AAGeneral Enquiries: 020 8831 6108

Buses: Stopping on Richmond Road, close to York House: R68, R70, H22, 490, 33 Stopping on King Street: 281 & H22 Tube/Train: TwickenhamCar Parking: There are a number of public pay and display car parks in Twickenham, including at York House. You can fi nd more information at www.richmond.gov.uk/parking

Trains• South West Trains from London Waterloo / Clapham Junction run to Richmond and Twickenham Stations.

Tube• The District line of the underground runs to Richmond and the Piccadilly line runs to Hounslow.

Buses• Buses from Richmond Station that stop on Richmond Road, close to York House are H22, R68, R70, 490 and 33.

• From Hounslow the 281 and H22 stop in King Street.

• From Kingston the 281 stops in King Street.

Car• There are several public pay & display car parks in the area, shown on the map below

• Some car parks operate a maximum stay restrictions, please see www.richmond.gov.uk/parking for further details

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I’d like to attend the following workshops:Please circle up to three of the below workshops and number in order of preference. We regret we cannot guarantee your preference will be met if oversubscribed.

WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM

Art Workshop10.30am

Clarendon Hall

Art Workshop11.20am

Clarendon Hall

Art Workshop12.10pm

Clarendon Hall

Relaxation10.30am

Salon

Relaxation11.20am

Salon

Floral Design12.10pm

Salon

Engagement with the CCG

10.30amHyde room

Make the most of your money

11.20amHyde room

Futureproof your fi nancial

wellbeing12.10pm

Hyde room

Mindfulness for carers10.30am

Winter garden

Mindfulness for carers11.20am

Winter garden

Yoga for carers12.10pm

Winter garden