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Richmond upon Thames Council
Talk Richmond brings you closer to what is happening in Richmond upon Thames. In each episode, Cllr Jim Millard discusses a topic of interest in the borough with help from different guests.
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Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub
The Real Junk Food Project Twickenham:
▪️ Website: https://www.trjfptwickenham.com/
▪️ Twitter: @trjfptwickenham
▪️ Facebook: @trjfptwickenham
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ETNA Centre: https://etnacentre.org/
Linden Hall Community Centre: https://www.lindenhall.org.uk/
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SWLEAP: https://swleap.org.uk/ / susan@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub
Email: susan@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
Habitats and Heritage: https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/
Crew Energy: https://www.crewenergy.london/
Green Homes Grant: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/green_homes_grant
Energy Savings Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-at-home/
Cost of Living Payment eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment
Warm Homes Discount: https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
Council Tax Rebate: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/managing_council_tax_credit
Castelnau Community Centre: http://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/
Local Fuel Grants: https://richmond.gov.uk/fuel_grants
Household Support Fund: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/household_support_fund
Richmond Aid: https://richmondaid.org.uk/
Citizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/
Hampton Fund: https://www.hamptonfund.co.uk/
Richmond Parish Lands: http://www.rplc.org.uk/
Richmond Furniture Scheme: https://www.rfsonline.co.uk/
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Richmond Furniture Scheme:
- Visit: https://www.rfsonline.co.uk/
- Email: admin@rfsonline.co.uk
- Follow:
- Twitter: @RichmondScheme
- Instagram: @richmondfurniturescheme
Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub
Shepherd Star: http://shepherdsstar.org/
Castlenau Community Centre: http://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/
Citizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/
Achieving for Children: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/
Local Assistance Scheme: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/apply_for_a_local_assistance_scheme_grant
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Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub
Richmond Foodbank: https://richmond.foodbank.org.uk/
The Trussell Trust: https://www.trusselltrust.org/
Trussel Trust National Helpline: 0808 208 2138, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Free School Meals: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/free_school_meals
Citizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/
Glass Door Homeless Charity: https://www.glassdoor.org.uk/
SPEAR London: https://www.spearlondon.org/
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Thinking Works: https://www.thinkingworks.co.uk/
Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub
GLA Energy Saving Service: https://energyadvice.london/
Support with water bills: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/waterhelp
Household Support Fund: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/household_support_fund (https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/grant-enquiries/)
Hampton Fund: https://www.hamptonfund.co.uk/
Barnes Fund: https://thebarnesfund.org.uk/
Green Homes Grant Scheme: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/green_homes_grant
Find your nearest warm space at Warm Welcome: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/
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Listen to Nic on our Long Covid episode here
To contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing Service
To contact the Richmond Long Covid service call 0208 614 7380. For more information visit www.hrch.nhs.uk/services/search-services/richmond-long-covid-service
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To contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing Service
To contact the Richmond Long Covid service call 0208 614 7380. For more information visit www.hrch.nhs.uk/services/search-services/richmond-long-covid-service
For more information on experiences of local people with Long Covid, read the Healthwatch report: Report: Improving support for people living with Long Covid | Healthwatch Richmond
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For more information on the London Wetland Centre: London Wetland Centre | WWT
To see how you could build a mini wetland for wildlife: How to build a mini wetland for wildlife | WWT - YouTube
For more information on what the Council is doing to tackle climate change: What are we doing about Climate Change? - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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To book your COVID-19 vaccine: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You can book your flu vaccine at your GP surgery or by visiting a pharmacy that offers it: Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
For information on Kingston Hospital: Home Page - Kingston Hospital
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For more information on thelittleloop and to sign up: Home - thelittleloop
For more information on Richmond Council’s Climate Emergency and this year’s Climate Week: Climate Emergency - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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To book your COVID-19 vaccine: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You can book your flu vaccine at your GP surgery or by visiting a pharmacy that offers it: Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
For information on walk-in clinics in and near to Richmond upon Thames: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/covid/where-can-you-get-vaccinated/vaccination-walk-in-clinics/
For more information on grants to keep you warm: Grants and discounts to keep warm - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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For more information on Alcove: https://www.youralcove.com
If you feel a Video Carephone would help a relative or friend who receives Council care or a support package, please email digitalsupport@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out more.
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For more information on Dr Katherine Kashyap: Kathryn Kashyap | Achieving for Children (afcservices.org.uk)
*EAL learners refer to learners who speak a language other than English as their first language.
TEFL - Teaching English as a foreign language
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For more information on the RNLI: RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at Sea
If you need help with your mental health, here is a list of support services in Richmond upon Thames: Mental health support - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine
For more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information
To find a walk-in vaccination site and to get your vaccine: Search - Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site (www.nhs.uk)
For more information on vaccinating children and young people: COVID-19 vaccination: resources for children and young people - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine
For more information on the importance of testing: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_19_testing
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For more information on ACTM: Association of Town and City Management (atcm.org)
For more information on #RichmondShopsLocal: Richmond Shops Local - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Women and Girls Network: 0808 801 0660
Locations of London Fire Brigade stations: Your borough | London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk)
Address of London Fire Brigade stations in Richmond upon Thames: 323 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4PN and 30 South Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NT
Hollie Guard App:Hollie Guard Personal Safety APP
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For more information on Sara and her book: www.whocares4carers.com
For more information on carer’s assessments: www.richmond.gov.uk/carers_assessments
For more information on the Richmond Carers Centre: Home - Richmond Carers Centre
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For more information on wellbeing: www.richmond.gov.uk/five_ways_to_wellbeing
If you are feeling stressed, find NHS-approved tools and advice here: Stress | Good Thinking (good-thinking.uk)
Good Thinking is a digital, free mental wellbeing service provided by Thrive London, Public Health England and the NHS. It promotes proactive self-care for the four most common mental health conditions: anxiety, low mood, sleeping difficulties and stress.
For more information on Jason Moore: www.moorewellbeing.uk
If you need support in a crisis, you can call the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust 24/7 Mental Health Support Line on 0800 028 8000.
Your local GP will also be able to help and advise you with managing stress.
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For more information on the Harlequins: Harlequins Rugby Union
For more information on the Harlequins Foundation: Home - Harlequins Foundation
For more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine
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For more information on the food waste recycling service and to request your free caddy: Food waste recycling - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
For more information on West London Waste Authority: Reduce Waste - West London Waste
For more information on Food for Thought, Heathfield: Food for Thought Heathfield (webnode.com)
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For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine and Richmond Covid-19 vaccination programme - South West London CCG (swlondonccg.nhs.uk)
To help share accurate information about the vaccine and wider COVID-19 messaging: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_community_champions
To test your COVID-19 knowledge: https://www.covid19quiz.co.uk/
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To follow the local borough police team on Twitter: @MPSRichmond
To contact your local Richmond Neighbourhood Policing Team, you can email them using your ward area name followed by @met.police.uk - for example kew@met.police.uk or EastSheen@met.police.uk.
To report a COVID-19 breach: Breach of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures | The Met
For more information on contact the Met Police: Contact us | The Met
To test your COVID-19 knowledge: www.covid19quiz.co.uk
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For information on managing your mental health and wellbeing during this time: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_and_your_wellbeing
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine
For more information on getting tested for COVID-19: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_19_testing
To test your COVID-19 knowledge: https://www.covid19quiz.co.uk/
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information
For information on Kingston Hospital: https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/
For support from the ME Association: https://meassociation.org.uk/
Tracey owns Miss Pretty London in Twickenham. You can find out about her shop here: https://www.missprettylondon.co.uk/
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information
For information on Kingston Hospital: https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/
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For information on Kingston Hospital: www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
For the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information
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To find out more about Off the Record Twickenham: www.otrtwickenham.com
To find out more about the Kingston and Richmond Youth Council: http://bit.ly/KingstonRichmondYouthCouncil
For further support services for young people’s mental health: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid19_mental_health_support
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To find out more about the Landmark Arts Centre, click here: https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/
To donate to the Landmark Arts Centre, click here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/12683#!/DonationDetails
To find out more about the Orange Tree Theatre, click here: https://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/
To donate to the Orange Tree Theatre, click here: https://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/support-us/donate-now
To find out more about the arts and cultural activity happening in the borough, click here: http://www.artsrichmond.org.uk/whatson.php
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For information on children returning to school click here: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/covid-19-latest-information-and-advice/education-and-schools
To see Richmond Council’s statement on returning to school, click here: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/back_to_school
To learn more about Orleans Park School, click here: www.orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk/
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Further information:
On the Shop Local campaign: https://bit.ly/2Q6j8Nn
On support for local businesses during Covid-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid19_support_for_businesses
On Barnes Community Association: www.barnes-ca.org/about
On Barreworks Richmond: www.barreworks.co.uk
This episode was recorded before Hammersmith Bridge was closed to all members of the public, including pedestrians and cyclists. For more information, please visit: www.richmond.gov.uk/hammersmith_bridge
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To report a crime via the Met Police, go to www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
To report a crime anonymously go to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111
Four young people to report a crime anonymously go to www.fearless.org
To register your valued possessions on www.immobilise.com to help the Police return stolen items
For more information on Mothers Against Muggings head to their Facebook Page @Mothersagainstmuggings
To access more Talk Richmond podcasts go to www.richmond.gov.uk/council/news/podcast
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For information on coronavirus testing and NHS Test and Trace: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/local_outbreak_plan
For Government guidance on social distancing: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing-after-4-july
For further tips on how to increase your physical activity: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/follow_the_five_ways_to_wellbeing
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For more information on volunteering and RCVS: www.richmondcvs.org.uk
For COVID-19 support for residents: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid-19_support_for_residents
For information on waste and recycling or to report a missed collection: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling