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RAID (Richmond AID) is a charity run by and for Disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond. Our aim is to support Disabled people to live independent lives and to have the same opportunities as non-Disabled people.
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The @richmondcouncil.bsky.social 'Richmond Moves'
campaign for a healthier borough is up & running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Local resources/exciting activities can all help you to get moving more through physical activity.

Have a look here for details:
richmond.gov.uk/richmond_moves

#EveryDay #YourWay #community
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September 25, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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We recently attended the Fuel Poverty Forum run by @nea.org.uk the national fuel poverty charity.
Great meeting other organisations discussing support for vulnerable clients, aiming to ensure everyone can afford to live in a warm, healthy home.

For energy 💡advice please contact us: bit.ly/4rtE7dC
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September 24, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Our next OCD Support Group is on Thursday 24 September, 4pm at our office, TW11 8HT.

Attendees have keenly provided topics they wish to discuss & on Thursday it’ll be ‘Intrusive Thoughts’.
To join this welcoming/supportive group sharing lived experiences of OCD please contact Paddy: details below
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September 22, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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We’re excited to announce our Connect to Tech 🖥️ 📱service will be at Whitton Community Centre!

When: October 1st & 15th - topic details in the poster.

Sessions are drop-in, just come along with your questions/ideas/something you’d like to learn.

Contact us for more info: [email protected]
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September 22, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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London Voter Registration Week 2026

Take a few minutes to make sure you're on the electoral register

#RegistertoVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-...

Together, let's make this the biggest London Voter Registration Week yet

#LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice
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September 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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🚨Join DR UK's Online Roundtable Discussion!

Following our strategy survey, this event is an opportunity to share your experiences & contribute to the future direction of Disability Rights UK.

📆Monday 21 September
⏰5:30–7:00pm
💻Online via Zoom

More👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/help-sh...
Help Shape Disability Rights UK’s Next Five Years: Online Roundtable
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
September 16, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Today's World Suicide Prevention Day is focused on 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide.'
Talking about suicide saves lives.
Check in on someone everyday - it opens doors, not closes them!
Samaritans: 116 123 | Text SHOUT to 85258

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #StartTheConversation
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September 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Our Connect to Tech service celebrates 3,000 attendances 🎉
A milestone we're extremely proud of! 😀

THANKS to our volunteers & everyone who make the sessions welcoming & to @richmondcouncil.bsky.social
for their generous funding/support over the last 4 years.

We look forward to the next 3,000!
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September 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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A huge THANK YOU 🙏to Currie Motors Twickenham for their fantastic support!

As part of their football donation scheme we're thrilled to be a chosen charity! This generous donation will buy new tools for our Spade gardening 🪏🌱service supporting even more local Disabled people!

#charity #support
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September 7, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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We're seeking 2 enthusiastic, hardworking & highly motivated people to join our team.
The roles are:
Advisor (Trainee): bit.ly/4x5elh6

Money Advisor: bit.ly/3UpwUiF

For all details & how to apply please click on the links above.
We look forward to hearing from you!

@richmondcvs.bsky.social
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September 4, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Our September newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4qSxaT7

You can read about the Energy Price Cap Rise, Free Bus Travel, the RAID Members Lunch & more!

We're seeking volunteers for our BuddyUp & Spade Gardening services, if you're interested please email: [email protected]

#charity #support #community
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September 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Our office is closed Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August.

We reopen 11am Tuesday 1 September

For emergency support during this time please contact Richmond Borough’s Adult Social Care Emergency Duty team on: 020 8744 2442, available 24 hours at weekends/bank holidays.
@richmondcouncil.bsky.social
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August 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Ofgem has announced an increase of 4% to the Energy Price Cap from 1 October. 💡🔌
Changes can be complex to navigate & options confusing.
Alex, our Energy Advisor can help.
Our website has more info & how to contact Alex: www.raid.charity/news/energy-...

#energy #support #advice #charity
Energy Price Cap RISE
www.raid.charity
August 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Need help using technology? Disabled Person or Person with a long term health condition? Aged 18+? Live in Richmond Borough?

Join our Connect to Tech training, every Thursday from 12:30–2:30 @ Parkshot Medical, Richmond, TW9 2RG

For more info: bit.ly/4wnpKsv or email: [email protected]
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August 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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Our BuddyUp service is looking for volunteers aged 16+ to support young people with a disability or long-term health condition living in Kingston or Richmond.
Help people build independence/confidence/learn life skills & have fun along the way! 😀

Please view the poster below for more information:
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August 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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We’re excited our new OCD Support Group starts this Thursday the 27th, 4-5pm at our Teddington office TW11 8HT. Response has been great!

There are a few places still available so if you want to join a safe, welcoming, supportive group sharing lived experiences contact Paddy: [email protected]
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August 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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We were thrilled to receive these lovely Dahlias 💐🌹from a client who’d grown them in their local allotment. THANK YOU – they've brightened up our day! 😃

#kindness #happy #cheer #thankful
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August 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Our new peer-led OCD Support Group starts next Thursday 27th August!
For young adults living in Richmond. Come along & share lived experiences in a safe place.
⏱️4-5pm
📍RAID, 4 Waldegrave Rd, TW118HT

For more info: bit.ly/4qaNG0s or please contact Paddy: [email protected]
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August 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Today the government has announced it'll lift time restrictions on concessionary passes. Disabled people in England can travel by bus for free 24/7 from 1 April 2027.
More details: bit.ly/4bUgAMy

The charity Scope said the move would "remove barriers to everyday life".
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August 18, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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As part of the Governments review of PIP the Timms review panel want to hear from Disabled people/people with long-term health conditions on their PIP experiences.
More info & how to register: bit.ly/4zesD1e Registration deadline: 21 August
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August 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Exciting News! Join our new peer-led OCD Support Group starting 27th August! For young adults (18-35) living in Richmond Borough.

🗓️Alternate Thursdays starting: 27/08/26
⌚️4-5pm
📍RAID, 4 Waldegrave Rd, TW118HT

For more info: bit.ly/4qaNG0s or contact Paddy: [email protected]
#OCD #support
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August 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Need help using technology? Disabled Person or Person with long term health condition? Aged 18+? Live in Richmond Borough?
Join Connect to Tech training, every Thursday, 12:30–14:30pm @ Parkshot Medical, Richmond, TW9 2RG

For more info visit: bit.ly/4wnpKsv
or email: [email protected]
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August 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Multicultural Richmond is launching a new Hampton North Community Group!

Share your ideas for activities via their survey: https://ow.ly/XgZB50ZvIUw.

Join their free taster session on:
📅18 Aug
🕚11 am
📍Active Hampton

Tea, coffee & treats provided. Everyone welcome! ☕
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August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Identify as Neurodiverse? Aged 18–35? Live in Richmond Borough? Sound like you?
Join our Neurodiverse Support Group: Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm @ our office TW11 8HT
Hear/share lived experiences in a warm, welcoming group.
August topics below.

For more info: bit.ly/4q5V5yj or contact Josh direct.
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August 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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We’re delighted to be part of today’s @ins4life.bsky.social
drop-in Carers Marketplace at Barnes Green Centre. Offering advice on the support RAID can provide to carers of people with neuro conditions.

#Richmondcarers #Supportcarers #advice #support #BuildingCarerFriendlyCommunities
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August 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM