A Twickenham charity that provides weekly respite for carers who look after people with medical conditions is in need of volunteers.

Homelink Day Respite Centre based in Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton, needs people who can help with several activities, including leading sing-a-longs, art and craft activities and leading simple exercise classes.

It is a “nurse-led day respite care centre for adults staffed by volunteers” and are “here to give carers a well-earned day’s respite each week” its website says.

For more information, contact the charity’s volunteer co-ordinator Julie Petson by email: Julie.petson@homelinkdaycare.co.uk

You can also call 0208 255 1993.