Met Office Cold Weather Alert issued between 18:00 Wednesday 07 December and 09:00 Monday 12 December
Preparedness is key - please make sure you:
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Register for the cold weather alerts service – All partners and agencies should register directly for alerts. Please note that new users must register their email address to receive alerts, changes to the platform mean those registered before 2020 may no longer be registered. Required action at different alert levels is set out in the National Cold Weather Plan (CWP) and action cards.
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Review and implement plans / action cards / guidance and distribute key messages – Identify vulnerable groups, communicate the risk and the key public health messages, ensure preparedness in accordance with guidance and act in the event of a cold weather alert.
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Signpost eligible residents to Winter Warmth Initiatives - Wandsworth and Richmond Assessment Point (WRAP) is in operation – this is a Public Health funded service offering support for vulnerable residents to stay warm during winter. WRAP can be contacted free of charge on 0800 118 23 27 or via respective borough related websites (Richmond Service & Wandsworth Service). For information and advice about support available for vulnerable people please contact Richmond and Wandsworth Access Teams (Richmond on 020 8891 7971 or Wandsworth on 020 8871 7707). Also attached is the support factsheet from Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with details of support for this winter.
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Encourage frontline staff to undergo the free MECC Supporting Winter Warmth Module – The winter warmth course provides an awareness of the dangers of cold weather and living in cold conditions. It highlights the importance of keeping warm and helps identify individuals who may be at risk during the winter and how to refer them to local support. External and public users will be able to login using this link: ssapublic.awaken-be.com. If you have any enquiries please email: tdservice@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
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Cascade information and resources and respond to alerts - This information is vital to those working in health and social care services. Please cascade this information and any cold weather alerts to people in your teams and partner agencies.
Community Toilet Scheme Review
The Richmond Policy and Performance Review Board is carrying out a review into the Community Toilet Scheme, with the view to making recommendations to the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee.
The members are particularly interested in how to promote the scheme to the public, how to ensure the right type of facilities are available in the right locations and how to encourage more businesses and organisations to join the scheme.
They would be very interested to hear your comments and those of your clients and with this in mind, would be very grateful if you could send feedback to democratic.services@richmond.gov.uk. Alternatively, if you would like to attend the next meeting, at 4.30pm on 12th December (in-person and virtual options) to give feedback, please let Hilary Gullen know, on hilary.gullen@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
Are you running an event or activity supporting people to stay healthy this winter? Funding is available to support you
 The NHS is offering funding to local organisations and groups to run an activity or event, which supports their community to stay healthy and well. A maximum of £500 is available per organisation which could help cover some of the costs, enable you to increase the size of an event, or offer refreshments or activities to encourage people to come. The closing date for applications is midday on 12 December 2022. You can apply for funding here.
White Ribbon Torch Event - Teddington
A White Ribbon Torch Walk is taking place in Teddington on Saturday 10th December, starting at 4.30pm at the Landmark Arts Centre. Friday 25th November is White Ribbon Day (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) which is followed by 16 days of activism and the Torch Walk is the finale. This Torch Walk is for the local community, and we would like as many as possible to come and join in the walk to raise awareness, and ask people to make the White Ribbon promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. Find out more.
Violence Against Women and Girls Forum
 Local groups invited to take part in a forum to prevent violence against women and girls.
Richmond Council, in partnership with Wandsworth Council and the Metropolitan Police, are facilitating a VAWG forum for local groups working in the community tackling VAWG and domestic abuse to collaborate and ensure there is an effective co-ordinated response that supports women and girls at risk of abuse and violence.
The event takes place 9.30am – 12.30pm on Friday 9 December 2022 at Rosslyn Park RFC, Priory Lane, SW15 5JH.
Email abi.jonas@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to be invited.
Multicultural Richmond - Ham Community Social
A morning of free fun activities including Zumba and exercise sessions, massage, henna tattoos, raffle and yummy refreshments.
Date: Friday 9 December 2022
Time:11am to 2pm
Location: Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham TW10 7PL
Find out more.
Online Energy Advice Workshops
Thinking Works will be running a series of online workshops on how to save energy / available support etc. This is a great session that covers tips on ways to save energy and money, and what support is available.
These December sessions are for professionals, to give professionals a better understanding of energy issues and solutions.
Directory of Warm Spaces
We want to do as much as possible to help our residents. Therefore, we are working with our local partners to provide access to a network of Warm Spaces, a group of places where Richmond residents can come together to stay warm.
If you or your organisation has a suitable heated venue that could open its doors this winter, we would like to hear from you and include your offer in the directory.
Find out more.
Help ensure Richmond Council’s Dementia Strategy best meets community needs
Richmond Council is working with local partners and residents to deliver a 10-year Dementia Health & Care Strategy, designed to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
We need your help to ensure the strategy meets the priorities of our community. We would love your help to share the draft strategy and consultation (easy read version here) with your relevant networks, who will be able to share their thoughts with us until 21 December 2022. For questions, a paper/translated copy, or support filling out the survey, please contact us. You can also help us by sharing on social media!
Volunteering Opportunity - Independent School Admission Appeals Panels
Richmond Council is looking to recruit to its pool of volunteers who sit on independent panels that hear and make decisions on school admissions appeals lodged by applicants who have been unsuccessful in securing a place at their chosen school.
The panels consist of trained volunteers selected from a pool, and who are independent of local schools, as such, you will not be able to serve on any panels for schools you have a connection to e.g. where your child attends. The panels meet virtually, as and when necessary (with a peak in the summer term). If you are discreet, good at listening to both sides of an argument, and able to digest and analyse information in order to make a reasoned decision, then this could be a good opportunity for you. Further information and an application form are available from: education.appeals@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or call 020 8891 7183 for a chat. Volunteers from underrepresented groups within our community are particularly encouraged to come forward.
ZSL (London Zoo) Community Access Scheme
The ZSL Community Access Scheme, gives a range of community groups an affordable opportunity for them to enjoy a day at ZSL London Zoo. The scheme offers heavily subsidised vouchers for older people, people from low-income households and those with additional needs or disabilities.
ZSL have 2 types of Community Access Scheme (CAS) vouchers and tickets:
- Flexible use vouchers which will be valid for 12 months, allowing individuals to visit at a time that suits them best.
- Book dated group CAS tickets which would save you from converting your CAS vouchers to General Admission tickets. You can do this by contacting us via generalenquiries@zsl.org with the date of your visit and the number of tickets per CAS group category.
Find out more on how to access this offer.
Drug and Alcohol Services Bulletin
The December bulletin provides details of how to access current support as well as local training opportunities and events. Read the bulletin.
Free promotion for your organisation to over 43,000 residents
If your organisation has some news or an event you'd like to share with residents on the Council's community news pages, via our social media accounts or in the weekly community e-newsletter, tell us about it here.
The e-newsletter is distributed to over 43,000 individual contacts and is a great way to promote your services and increase awareness of local news and issues.
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