Community Independent Living Service (CILS)

CILS is a partnership of 20 local charities, supporting adults of all ages to live independently, improve wellbeing and stay connected with their local community.

CILS Information Navigation acts as the central access point into the service, as well as offering information, advice and support - delivered by Richmond AID. CILS Health & Wellbeing offers a range of wellbeing, social and practical support - led by Age UK Richmond. All 20 partners can be contacted directly.

CILS Health and Wellbeing

Our partnership offers a range of wellbeing, social and practical support across the Borough to meet the needs of a range of people and conditions. Health and wellbeing services include:

- Wellbeing activities, groups and sessions at a range of locations across Richmond upon Thames
- Social and wellbeing centres for older people
- Befriending and companionship
- Peer support network for people with a range of disabilities
- Specialist dementia support for those with a dementia diagnosis
- Transport for people with limited mobility
- Integrated therapy for individuals with neurological conditions
- Volunteering opportunities across the partnership
- Support and engagement for minority communities

If you are not sure what support you need, you contact the Information Navigation Service by visiting the website below:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/richmonduponthames/our-services/cils/cils-information-navigation/

Alternatively, if you know what support you need you can contact our partners directly. See our partner details by visiting the website below:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/richmonduponthames/our-services/cils/cils-health-and-wellbeing/

CILS Information for Professionals

To watch and download some of our CILS resources for professionals please visit the website below:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/richmonduponthames/our-services/cils/cils-information-for-professionals/