Benefits Advisor (trainee) – Position Filled
Want to work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn benefits advice skills? Are you a proactive person interested in making a real difference to disabled people?
Supporting vulnerable residents during Covid-19: John
We are sharing a few stories from some of the people we’ve supported during Covid-19.
“I used to volunteer myself and enjoyed helping people. I’m now on the other side of the fence with volunteers helping me. I have found the Richmond AID service really valuable, particularly as I am self-isolating and live on my own. I am really enjoying chatting to my new phone buddy, he lives locally and has shared interests. I genuinely look forward to him calling me and it really does help to relieve my isolation” – John
Don’t fall for a scam
We all have to be so careful not to fall for a scam, or spread misinformation.
Here’s how to prevent it.
1. Read the government’s SHARE checklist. For website click here.
When shared, false information can take on a life of its own and have some serious consequences. It can lead to health scares, false accusations and potentially damaging hoax stories. Recently there has been a lot of this kind of false information about coronavirus.
Richmond AID support during Covid-19: May 2020 Update
Delivering a steady stream of food and toiletries, matching up befrienders and delivering our regular advice services
Since lockdown began we have been in contact with over 800 individuals across all our active services, including the new Covid-19 support we offer.
Join the 2.6 challenge in support of Richmond AID
Have you heard about the 2.6 challenge?
The 2.6 challenge started on 26th April – the day when the London Marathon would have taken place.
Everyone is invited to take part and do something fun to raise money for charity.
You definitely don’t need to run a marathon (although you can if you like).
Advice – Food boxes and priority shopping for those shielding
Are considered ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’?
If you are, you need to register with both your supermarket, and with the government. This is important.
By registering you will be able to get a government food box, and ensure you have a priority shopping slot.
Am I a ‘clinically vulnerable person’?
Supporting vulnerable residents during Covid-19: Tracy
We are sharing a few stories from some of the people we’ve supported during Covid-19.
“You have been a lifesaver” – Tracy, single mum in Ham to two kids.
Supporting vulnerable residents during Covid-19: Cheryl
We are sharing a few stories from some of the people we’ve supported during Covid-19.
“Jamie and Chloe were very human, approachable and efficient” – Cheryl, self isolating with her husband in Teddington. Both Cheryl and her husband are in the extremely vulnerable category.
Free or donation based telephone and web counselling
During the Covid-19 period we are offering free or donation based telephone and web counselling.
This is for adults aged 18 years and over living in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.
We have a team of committed therapists using holistic approaches.
Common situations Richmond AID Counselling can support you with:
