Support available locally over Christmas
Ruils Christmas Resources 2024
Ruils (Richmond Independent Living Service) have put together a list of resources in the local community for those who may need support over the Christmas holiday period. Please click on the link below to view:
RUILS Christmas-Resources-2024
“We know that this can be a challenging time, especially for those who may be isolated. There are lots of Christmas Day lunches and activities so no one has to be alone on Christmas. We’ve also included information about social care, NHS, food bank and mental health resources you can access while we are closed”.
Please note: The Disability Action and Advice Centre and Ruils office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20th of December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd of January. The Ruils phone line will close from 5pm on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 2nd of January.
Urgent Support
If you believe someone is at immediate risk please call 999.
Adult social care teams can provide information, support and guidance to adults with care and support needs, and those who look after them.
If you need urgent support for non=emergencies, please get in touch with Social Services via the numbers below:
| Adults | Children | |
| Richmond | 020 8891 7971 | 020 8547 5008 |
