To mark National Stress Awareness Day, one mum shares how Crossroads Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Programme has helped her find calm amid the pressures of caring. ‘When you’re a carer, time to yourself is limited,’ says Janet. ‘I’m a single mum, working...

Here, one mum shares how the life of her son has been transformed by doing karate at the Crossroads Care Saturday Club for children with special educational needs. Before Tomiwa, 13, started attending The Saturday Club, he struggled to communicate and make friends....

Here, Twickenham resident Martin Thow shares what it’s like to live with young-onset Alzheimer’s — and how a pioneering Crossroads Care support group is bringing hope, help, and connection to people like him and their carers. ‘When I was first diagnosed with...

Huge congratulations to our brave and brilliant volunteer Margaret Allen and her husband, Rob, who have successfully completed their zip wire challenge at Twickenham Stadium in support of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. Flying 150 metres across the iconic rugby...

Our recent Annual General Meeting was a heartfelt celebration of our Friends of Crossroads whose generous support enables us to continue providing high-quality care for unpaid carers and the people they look after. Held in the elegant setting of the salon room in York...

A team of nine local people who ran all the way from Land’s End to Teddington over two days crossed the finish line on Sunday 6th October to cheers and champagne. The exhausted but ecstatic team, who braved the winds, hail and rain of Storm Amy, arrived back to a...

A dedicated team of nine adventurous runners are taking on an epic relay challenge from Land’s End to Teddington — the home of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames. Covering over 250 miles, this non-stop effort will take place from the evening of Friday...

A boat trip down the Thames brings rare peace and companionship to carers… Each year, 75-year-old Yuan eagerly looks forward to a few hours of calm: a serene riverboat cruise along the River Thames, organised by Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. For carers like...

We are honoured that the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Penny Frost, has chosen Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames as one of her charities for the 2025/26 civic year. This special recognition provides an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness of the...

On Sunday 8th June, seven amazing individuals will take on the Turks Head 10K in Twickenham — running to raise funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. Each runner brings a deeply personal reason to the start line. Among them is Tristan, running in honour of...