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NHS urge parents to ensure children are up to date with immunisations

Parents across London are being urged to ensure their children are up to date with routine immunisations, particularly mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) and polio.

Community news | NHS | 08 Mar 23

Get 24/7 access to a range of NHS services through the NHS App

Created by NHS England, the free digital platform is a simple and secure way for patients to take more control over their health and care.

Community news | NHS | 03 Mar 23

COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics schedule for March

Eligible residents who would like to get a COVID-19 or flu jab can do so at a series of regular pop-up clinics being held in the borough.

Council news | 02 Mar 23

Community health bus returns to Richmond on Monday 20 February

The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will be returning to Richmond on Monday 20 February 2023 to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, answer any health-related questions and offer free COVID-19 testing kits.

Council news | 15 Feb 23

Come along to Crossroads Care's recruitment open days!

Would you like the opportunity to join an amazing team at award-winning charity, Crossroads Care? If so, come along to Crossroads Care's recruitment open days, taking place on Tuesday 21 February and Wednesday 1 March 2023 from 3 to 7pm, at 1 Beverley Court, 26 Elmtree Road, Teddington TW11 8ST.

Community news | Crossroads Care | 08 Feb 23

Amended schedule of COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics through February and March

Starting this week, eligible residents who would like to get a COVID-19 or flu jab can do so at a series of regular pop-up clinics being held in the borough.

Council news | 06 Feb 23

Level 3 cold weather alert issued for London

The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Cold Weather Alert in London, in anticipation of severe cold weather and icy conditions.

Council news | 17 Jan 23

Connect to Tech present technology and mental health workshop

As part of the Connect to Tech project to unpick the often daunting world of technology, Richmond Borough Mind are offering a free workshop on 31 January.

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 13 Jan 23

Youth mental health services in Richmond receive major boost

Fulwell Golf Club has raised £51,326.78 in support of Richmond Borough Mind’s work with children and young people.

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 29 Dec 22

COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic pops up in Hampton in the new year

Residents in and around Hampton will be able to access a COVID-19 or flu jab on Saturday 7 January 2023 at a pop-up vaccine clinic at the Tangley Park Children’s Centre.

Council news | 28 Dec 22

COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up returning to Twickenham

Residents in and around Twickenham will be able to access a COVID-19 or flu jab ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations on Wednesday 14 December 2022 at a pop-up vaccine clinic at York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Dec 22

Carers Rights Day - supporting those looking after a loved one

Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 24 November and is a time to highlight the rights of unpaid carers and help raise awareness of how they can get the support they are entitled to. This year’s theme is ‘Caring Costs’.

Council news | 22 Nov 22

Know your risk and what local support is available to you this World Diabetes Day

Monday 14 November is World Diabetes Day, and we are encouraging residents to take steps to understand their type 2 diabetes risk and the many local services available to help them prevent and manage that risk.

Council news | 11 Nov 22

COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up returning to Twickenham by popular demand

Residents in and around Twickenham will again be able to access a COVID-19 or flu jab on Friday 18 November 2022 at a pop-up vaccine clinic at York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 09 Nov 22

Help us plan future pharmacy services

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is used to make sure pharmacy services meet the needs of the residents of Richmond upon Thames, including the location of pharmacies and the services they provide.

Council news | 18 Oct 22

Access free support to stop smoking for good this Stoptober

Did you know that you are four times more likely to stop smoking for good if you use a local stop smoking service?

Council news | 05 Oct 22

Come and have a chat about your health

The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will visit Tesco in Teddington on Wednesday 28 September to answer your health questions.

Council news | 21 Sep 22

Reminder: Polio booster for children aged 1 to 9

Children aged 1 to 9 in South West London, including Richmond borough, are now being offered a dose of polio vaccine.

Council news | 20 Sep 22

COVID-19 vaccine pop-up returns to Twickenham

It is never too late to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Residents in and around Twickenham can get theirs on Thursday 22 September 2022 at a pop-up vaccine clinic at York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 14 Sep 22