Have your say on Richmond’s refreshed Health and Care Plan
published on: 25 November 2021
Have your say on Richmond’s refreshed Health and Care Plan
Are you a Black, Asian, Multi Ethnic carer? Do you look after your husband/ wife, maybe your son or daughter, neighbour or a friend?
published on: 25 November 2021
Are you a Black, Asian, Multi Ethnic carer? Do you look after your husband/ wife, maybe your son or daughter, neighbour or a friend?
Mental Health Social Worker of the Year
published on: 18 November 2021
Congratulations to John Leavy on being named Mental Health Social Worker of the Year!
Safeguarding children online - setting parental safeguards
published on: 11 November 2021
Keep your child safe online this Christmas (and always!)
FriendBee Recruitment Drive
published on: 10 November 2021
Do you know anyone who is looking for part-time, flexible and rewarding work?
Kingston Carers’ Strategy: Voice of young carers and young adult carers
published on: 05 November 2021
Kingston’s Carers’ Strategy is being refreshed to make sure everyone works together to recognise the enormous contribution of Kingston’s carers, of all ages, and to find the best way to provide th...
Food voucher scheme for vulnerable children
published on: 18 October 2021
Achieving for Children will be working with Richmond and Kingston councils as well as local schools to support vulnerable families during the upcoming school holidays.
We've refreshed this website
published on: 05 October 2021
We've responded to feedback and made lots of improvements to this website.
Grand opening of Ham Youth Centre's new gaming lounge!
published on: 01 October 2021
Last Friday was the grand opening of Ham Youth Centre's new gaming lounge!
Encouraging young people and students to register to vote
published on: 15 September 2021
Our Council Electoral Services teams are committed to ensuring all eligible residents, including students, are encouraged to register to vote in Kingston and Richmond.
Statement of support for schools in their delivery of the new national Relationships Education, Relationships & Sex Education, and Health Education statutory guidance and curriculum content
published on: 02 August 2021
The Council, in partnership with Achieving for Children, Directors of Public Health and local Councillors across Richmond and Kingston have launched a statement of support for schools in their de...
Kingston SEND peer challenge published
published on: 22 July 2021
Kingston Council commissioned the Local Government Association to complete a Peer Challenge of SEND Services. Their Feedback Report is now available.
Carers Week Activities in Richmond
published on: 19 May 2021
Richmond Carers Centre will celebrate and recognise the contribution carers make this Carers Week (7th-13th June 2021) with a full programme of online activities and events to support carers ...
Could you volunteer for the new Parent Champions Network?
published on: 10 May 2021
The Richmond and Kingston Parent Champions Network is a new volunteer-led project with parents supporting other parents through times of crisis with their adolescent children.
FriendBee Befriending Service – recruitment drive
published on: 10 March 2021
Ruils is a local charity run by and for disabled people supporting disabled children, adults, and the elderly to live independent lives.
New safeguarding newsletter created by young people, for young people
published on: 24 February 2021
A new safeguarding newsletter has launched to share pupils' experiences of lockdown and to signpost young readers to support services should they be needed.
Experience Matters: Mid Year Review 2020/21
published on: 15 December 2020
Healthwatch Richmond has published their Mid Year review for the year 2020/21, covering their work since April 2020 until now.
Youth Work Week and Ham Youth Centre
published on: 06 November 2020
About the importance of youth work - and what's been happening at Ham Youth Centre - an article written for Youth Work Week 2020
Things I Need - a Community Project to support local people in need.
published on: 02 November 2020
EnhanceAble, a local registered charity in Kingston, is running the TIN project through the Autumn and Winter months. We will be collecting donations from local businesses and individuals.
Short-term telephone support service at Mind in Kingston to people over 18 who feel isolated and lonely
published on: 22 October 2020
Mind in Kingston are pleased to offer a short-term telephone support service to people over 18 who feel isolated and lonely due to Covid-19 until 31st December 2020.
Young People’s Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis Report October 2020
published on: 14 October 2020
This report was written by Healthwatch Kingston and Richmond in collaboration with Youth Out Loud! (YOL!), a group of young people aged 13-17.
Cllr Zain Abbas provides a message for Kingston's young people, outlining the part we can all play in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
published on: 07 October 2020
The Wild Mind Project
published on: 12 August 2020
The Wild Mind Project is a not-for-profit organisation that offers early intervention for young people living with, or susceptible to, stress, depression and anxiety.
Letter to parents and carers - COVID-19 Update
published on: 22 June 2020
Please see below Achieving for Children's letter to parents and carers from Charis Penfold (Director for Education Services) and Ian Dodds (Director of Children's Services) regarding the current ...
New initiative to encourage young people to be Street W!se
published on: 21 February 2020
A new initiative has launched where all Year 6 and Secondary School students in the borough will receive Travel Card holders to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe when out and about.
Community Catalysts - People Can is launching in Kingston
published on: 18 February 2020
The People Can Project will be a ground-breaking project with a focus on disabled and/or autistic people in partnership with Kingston Council and the Public Health team.
Driving Test Theory Test to become more accessible from April
published on: 18 February 2020
From 14 April 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you'll watch.
London Fire Brigade Service Cadets
published on: 13 February 2020
If you're aged between 14-17 and are looking for a fun, challenging, exciting way to gain new skills, meet the Fire Cadets.
Have Your Say Survey
published on: 30 January 2020
Healthwatch Kingston is currently gathering views on health and social care services in Kingston which will inform our work and help us identify our priorities for the future.
Response to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) report
published on: 14 January 2020
Update February: AfC will be publishing further information and progress on the LGSO review on this website here.