Richmond AID

Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability

lucybyrne — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability will be opening to the public from Saturday 28 January 2012, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

The opening times thereafter for the Winter and Spring will be:

Mondays: 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Saturdays: 9.30am to 1.30pm

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What Are Your Thoughts on Self Care?

alexb — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:45:53 +0000

Richmond AID is carrying out a consultation with NHS Richmond which is about looking for peoples’ thoughts on ‘self care’ – about managing your long-term health condition.

The aim of the consultation is to find out what information and resources are needed for people to manage their health condition better.

If you have a long-term . . . → Read More: What Are Your Thoughts on Self Care?

Keeping Warm and Well this Winter – Plan for Severe Weather

alexb — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:13:17 +0000

During this cold snap make sure you are prepared and have enough food and medicine in case you aren’t able to get out, and if you are having problems paying for bills because of the cold, contact us for help. There are lots of thoughts, advice and tips below.

We are running . . . → Read More: Keeping Warm and Well this Winter – Plan for Severe Weather

Time to Shine! Celebrating the Achievements of Disabled People

alexb — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:31:12 +0000

Time to Shine!

Celebrating the achievement of disabled people of all ages, who deserve recognition for their achievements and contributions in the community. The awards were presented on the International day of Disabled People on Saturday 3rd December 2011 at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham. Awards were in the following seven categories:

Academic Award which . . . → Read More: Time to Shine! Celebrating the Achievements of Disabled People

Ms. M’s story – advice, benefits, gardening and a good atmosphere

alexb — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:25:34 +0000

“I started to come into the DAAC to discuss my direct payments and found the Richmond AID leaflet. From chatting to Andy on reception I found out more about the organisation and what they do, because at the time I needed help with an application for Disability Living Allowance (DLA). I had a home visit . . . → Read More: Ms. M’s story – advice, benefits, gardening and a good atmosphere

Philippa McGowan’s Story – volunteering, gaining skills and confidence

alexb — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:19:08 +0000

My first experience of Richmond AID was when I walked past and went to the library next door. I was advised by the Jobcentre to apply for Disability Living Allowance and I remembered walking past Richmond AID so went there to see if I could get a form. When I came in, I remember . . . → Read More: Philippa McGowan’s Story – volunteering, gaining skills and confidence

Edward Boamah’s Story – Employment, Music, Losing Sight and Finding Support

alexb — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:01:12 +0000

“I’m Edward. In 2001 I was working. I was teaching music, piano and recorder, in a primary school in Lewisham. I was diagnosed as having Retina Pigmentosa (an eye disease where there is damage to the retina). It started off mildly and then got worse. When I found out about this I wrote myself . . . → Read More: Edward Boamah’s Story – Employment, Music, Losing Sight and Finding Support

Workshops on Equality and Mental Health

alexb — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:39:06 +0000

Richmond AID and Richmond Borough Mind are holding two free workshops at our Centre (4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT) in October and November, and we are inviting you to join in!

Our first workshop is:

Managing Stress and Worry – this will be an informal and interesting workshop. Join us on Wednesday 12 . . . → Read More: Workshops on Equality and Mental Health

Youth Consultation Officer post

lucybyrne — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:22:19 +0000

Richmond AID are currently recruiting for a Youth Consultation Officer to join our busy team. This post will involved collecting the views of disabled young people on a range of subjects.

Disabled Youth Consultation Officer

Salary: £24,713 incl OLW pro rata

Closing Date: 30th September 2011

Interview Date: tbc

See below for the . . . → Read More: Youth Consultation Officer post

Disability News – Autumn 2011

alexb — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:17:11 +0000

Disability News 33 - Autumn 2011 News on short breaks for families, our Annual General Meeting (AGM), a new telephone befriending service, a carers survey, free disability and mental health workshops, your stories Format:pdf, Version: , Filesize: 3.29 MB, Downloaded 116 times