Do you have a child/young person with additional needs? Do you feel under pressure? Would you like to talk to someone independent in confidence? Family Matters is here for you. We can help you to get what you need to support your family.

A new service at Ruils supporting disabled young people aged 16-25 and their families with transitions – social/health/education/work.

Do you have a child or young person with Special Educational Needs, or are you concerned that they may have SEN which have not been understood? We can help you to understand your rights and the processes around Education Health and Care plans and SEN Support, and support you on your journey.

Do you need some respite or extra support caring for your young person with a disability or additional needs? Would your young person benefit from having someone take them out into the community to participate in groups or activities? We may be able to help!

We are delighted to be working with our local GP alliance to deliver Social Prescribing in Richmond. Social Prescribing is a holistic service that supports residents to be more independent and active in their local community.

If you are starting to think about getting help for your daily life, but are not eligible for financial help from the Council, you may be struggling to know where to start? Let us help! Advice for Independent Living can take the worry, headache and unnecessary cost out of researching and securing the right support.

Want to take control of your support? Thinking about employing your own support worker? We can help. Our advisors can help you to set up and manage the support you need.

Do you need support in your daily life? Would you like to choose who comes in to your home? Then employing a Personal (care) Assistant could make all the difference. We can help you to find the right person to meet your needs.

Our payroll service offers peace of mind for you and your PA or PA team.

If you are disabled and or have a mental health condition, you may be struggling with housing or benefits issues. Pathways puts you on the right path with information, advice and advocacy, including professional representation at appeals and tribunals.

Our Volunteer befriending service recruits and trains Volunteers to visit clients at their home on a regular basis for company and social activities.

Has someone been hostile or violent towards you because you are disabled? Have you or one of your family members been targeted because they have an additional need or disability? We can help.

Pooling budgets can be a great way to get more out of your social care budget. You might share the cost of a Personal Assistant to help you and your friends get out and about, or club your money together to pay for activities. Pooling can help to make your money go further.

If you or a loved one has high level needs and gets most of your support from the NHS, then you may be able to take control of your care and apply for a Personal Health Budget.

Developed and delivered by our volunteers who are living with a disability, these workshops will challenge your students' views and support them to be better citizens.