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RUILS News

Friday, March 8, 2024

Celebrating Social Prescribing Day 2024

New Link Worker, Nora, celebrates Social Prescribing Day and shares her experience one month in.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Ruils joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme

Ruils is the newest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

In loving memory of Alan Benson MBE (1969-2023)

We are very sorry to announce that Alan Benson MBE, Ruils ambassador & campaigner passed away on Sun 17 Dec.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Community Conversations report is live!

Click through to read more about the Ruils Community Conversations project and to download the full report.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Ruils protests against SW Rail Ticket Office Closures

Ruils, along with local Councillors, MP Sarah Olney, community organisations & charities protested at Mortlake Station - raising voices against SW Rail proposals to close ticket offices at stations across the Richmond Borough.
Monday, May 15, 2023

20th Anniversary Celebration

Ruils kicks off 20th year with anniversary celebration event at Clarendon Hall.
Friday, December 4, 2020

Christmas Holiday Resources 2023

We have put together a list of resources and activities that will be available for clients and anyone needing additional support over the Christmas Holiday.
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Community Conversations

We are partnering with NHS to collect feedback from residents across Richmond Borough about local community and health services.
Monday, February 20, 2023

Social Housing Disrepairs

Do you live in social housing in Richmond Borough? We want to hear about your disrepairs experiences.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Donate your Rebate

At the moment, we are all receiving a non-means tested rebate on our fuel bills. If you are fortunate enough to not really need your rebate, could you donate some or all of it to our Welfare Fund? We will pass your donation on to clients…
Monday, September 12, 2022

Cost of Living Resource

Check out the support available for Richmond residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills or with the general increase in the cost of living.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Bridging the Gap - New Editions Available!

Our popular guide to mental health services in Richmond & Kingston have been updated!
Friday, May 27, 2022

Annual Meeting and Get Together

Come and join us for our annual get together!
Friday, May 27, 2022

Who is in your Corner?

We have teamed up with local organisation, Wright Wills, to help you to plan for the future.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Quiz & Curry Night 2022

Join us on Saturday June 25th for our 7th (and best!) annual Quiz & Curry night! Test your knowledge whilst helping us to raise vital funds for our Counselling Service.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Healthy Lifestyle Resource

The Healthy Lifestyle Resource has been updated for 2022 to include new exercise apps, online exercise classes and suggestions of outdoor activities.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Walking on Sunshine!

It was wonderful to have clients joining us for our first Accessible Wellbeing Walk of the summer today!
Monday, January 23, 2023

Ruils Charity Golf Day 2023

Join us for a round of golf at the spectacular local course, The Richmond Golf Club, on Thursday 20th April.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Ruils Choir is back in the room!

After over a year of Singing in the Zoom, our choir will be returning to meet at the Age UK Wellbeing Centre from Tuesday 7th September.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Ruils 1-2-1 Walks are Uplifting for Nicola

“It has been of tremendous benefit to me both physically and in boosting my psychological welfare.”
Thursday, August 5, 2021

Ruils Allotment is open!

Looking to spend some time outside? Starting from next week the Ruils Community Allotment will be open every Wednesday from 11 am - 1pm.
Thursday, July 15, 2021

Ruils wins Covid relief prize in global charity challenge

Ruils has been awarded a Covid Relief prize of $50,000 by the Janus Henderson Foundation, the charitable giving arm of global asset management company Janus Henderson Investors, as part of its 2021 Charity Challenge competition.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

‘Kaarina’s Story: Why Ruils Creative Writing Group Helped Me.

"Losing the ability to use skills I used to be employed to do has been devastating, so being able to do that short story was a real achievement for me. I could not have done it outside of the support of the workshop."
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Breath, Stress and Mindfulness

Fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety and depression are a few of the common symptoms associated with long Covid.
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Bridging the Gap Kingston - hot off the press

Our handy pocket book of Mental Health resources is now available for the Kingston area. Download a PDF copy here or email admin@ruils.co.uk for a booklet.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week. Ruils has produced 'Bridging the Gap' - a guide to mental health services in Richmond. You can download the guide here.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Captain Tom 100

Ruils is delighted to be joining the Captain Tom 100 to raise funds for our work enabling local disabled and elderly people get out and about after a year of shielding. Can you take on a Captain Tom 100 challenge for Ruils?
Thursday, February 11, 2021

Ruils staff support vaccination drive

Staff from the Adult and Children's services teams at Ruils, as well as many of our Social Prescribing Link Workers, have been supporting the Covid vaccination drive across Richmond, assisting the GP teams with logistics and helping the ses…
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Ruils 1-2-1 walking scheme is life transforming for Rosemary

"Through this scheme I have now gained the confidence to go out for longer walks in the daytime allowing me to once more enjoy walking in nearby Richmond Park. It has completely transformed my life, and I am no longer a prisoner in my own h…
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Covid Response Services

Struggling being at home on your own? Need support with shopping? Struggling to feed you and your family. We are here to help
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Guidance For Employers and Personal Assistants

COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) is a current global pandemic. Certain precautions need to be taken to help prevent this virus spreading and to protect the health of yourself and your employee. Ruils has created a guide containing most…
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Don't Send Me a Card

Save time and make a difference this Christmas by supporting Ruils through DontSendMeACard.com.