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Families together coffee morning at Chase Bridge Primary School
Families together coffee morning at Chase Bridge Primary School
Friday 26 June 9:00am–11:30am
Chase Bridge Primary School – Chase Hall/Terrace
Parents, carers, guardians, school staff and professionals are warmly invited to join us for a relaxed morning with tea, coffee, sweet treats and the opportunity to connect with others in our community.
We are pleased to welcome guest speakers from:
MHST (Mental Health Support Team)
Richmond Carers Service
ADHD Embrace
Pre & Post Diagnostic Service
A range of local charities and organisations will also be attending with information and support for families, including:
Hampton Fund
RUILS Independent Living
Skylarks Charity
Parenting Leads Richmond
Space2Grieve
Riverbank Trust
East to West Trust
School Nursing Service
ELSA Team
Purple Elephant Charity
PCF Richmond
We hope you can join us for this supportive and collaborative community event.
To sign up for the event, please complete the registration form here.
Take a Break: June Wellbeing & Social Events from Richmond Carers
Take a Break: June Wellbeing & Social Events from Richmond Carers
To mark national Carers Week 2026 (centered around the theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’), the Richmond Carers Centre has organised a bumper programme of free activities and workshops running throughout the entire month of June.
The events are specifically designed for registered adult carers to take a break, look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and connect with others. Below is a summary - click here to view Richmond Carers Centre Website
Social, Nature & Outings
Social, Nature & Outings
Cinema Lucky Dips (Thu 18th June): Mystery evening film screenings in Richmond to switch off and unwind.
Marble Hill House Guided Tour (Wed 17th June): A sociable history tour of the English Heritage site, kicking off with coffee.
Theatre Trip – Barnum (Tue 23rd June): An evening out in Richmond to watch the opening performance of the musical Barnum.
Men's Club – Stroll then Sip (Thu 25th June): A relaxed riverside walk starting from Twickenham Green, followed by a chat and a drink at a local pub.
Creative & Mindful Workshops
Creative & Mindful Workshops
Diary Making (Tue 24th June): A practical, hands-on craft session to construct and personalise a summer journal.
Origami (Thu 25th June): A calming paper-folding class in Twickenham Green to help clear the mind.
Health, Wellbeing & Entertainment
Health, Wellbeing & Entertainment
Drumming Workshop (Thu 18th June): An energising, rhythmic class in Twickenham Green connecting mind and body.
Mental Health Workshop (Tue 23rd June): A supportive space to explore coping strategies for the unique challenges of a caring role.
Casual Social Gatherings & Advice Clinics
Casual Social Gatherings & Advice Clinics
Online Chess Tournament (Tue 16th June): A fun, virtual chess tournament hosted via Lichess.
Adult Social Care Clinic (Tue 16th June): One-to-one advice and guidance slots with a professional social worker.
Lunch Social (Wed 17th June): A relaxed, free community lunch get-together in Teddington.
The charity highlights that spaces are in high demand and booking is essential by emailing support@richmondcarers.org. Priority is given to newly registered carers or those who haven't attended an activity before.
MHST information for Parents
MHST information for Parents
To help families navigate emotional wellbeing with confidence, the AfC Mental Health Support Team has provided a comprehensive suite of resources, including direct referral pathways and practical guidance.
MHST leaflet explaining who and what we offer
Self-referral for primary aged pupils
Self-referral for secondary school pupils
Leaflets on our universal groups
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Who are we?
Who are we?
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a schools-based service, supporting children, young people and parents’
emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Who do we support?
Who do we support?
We work with children and young people, from the age of
5 to 18, who experience difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These can be common for lots of young people and might include sadness, feeling low, anxiety or low self-esteem.
In primary schools, we also offer parents individual guided self-help sessions based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles, either around supporting their child to manage anxiety, or behaviour that challenges.
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
In addition, we support schools and families with:
In addition, we support schools and families with:
● parent webinars on a range of topics
● coffee mornings based at your child’s school
● staff workshops and support
● group work, assemblies and workshops to promote
emotional wellbeing
To self-refer, please follow the link below to complete a short online form:
Mental Health Support - Self Referral - Achieving for Children
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