The ManKind Initiative is a national charity (registered in 2001) providing an information, support and signposting service to male victims of domestic abuse and their families. The helpline is manned by trained people who give information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse.  They signpost people to refuges, local authorities and other support services ...

Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people. They also offer telephone and letter friendship schemes which match people with volunteers. ...

Aspire Oxford help vulnerable people who are facing challenges, such homelessness, poverty, addiction, offending histories or mental health difficulties. They provide a door to door minibus service for people with mobility problems who cannot use public transport. Clients must be registered before use. ...

Supports new and existing schemes for community transport. ...

Community Links Oxfordshire is an established local service available to all adults (over 18) living in the county. The service is provided by Age UK Oxfordshire, and funded by Oxfordshire County Council.   They listen and talk through what could make a difference to your life. Working  together at your pace to get the information ...

Dedicated to tackling loneliness among older people by organising monthly tea parties for people over 75 who live alone. ...

The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment. ...

The society helps in the following ways: •To help and support people with Parkinson’s, their carers, and families in the Oxford area with problems arising from Parkinson’s. •To provide information and advice on Parkinson’s. •To help raise funds for research and local branch activities. ...

Offers free, impartial advice on a range of transport options for older people or those with a high level of support needs. ...

Day respite providing social and therapeutic care for people with dementia, and support for those who care for them at three Clubs around Oxford. ...

Dementia Oxfordshire is a service provided by Age UK Oxfordshire, providing advice and support with all aspects of dementia. ...

Guideposts runs free dementia-friendly friendship and support groups for people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions and their partners or carers. See guidepost.org.uk/connect for more information. Groups are currently running in Witney and Kidlington. ...

U3A is a national and international organisation which has a positive and creative approach to retirement, and membership is open to anyone not in full-time employment. Activities, which normally take place in the daytime, are organised by members in small groups and include talks, events and trips. There are many active groups in Oxfordshire. See ...

Registered care home, providing 24/7 care to 40 dementia patients. ...

Bluebird Care works to provide one-to-one care, offers personalised care package, dignity and independence and much more. ...

One in six older people are victims of abuse. That’s over 16% of our mothers, fathers, uncles, aunties, grannies, grandads, friends and neighbours.The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK.Hourglass is the only charity in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland working exclusively on elder abuse, ...

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. They give vital support to those who need it, fund ground-breaking research, and campaign to improve experiences. It will take a society to beat dementia. ...

HERE is the new support service from Guideposts, providing online advice, phone support, and signposting to local services and specialist equipment knowledge. Limited access only to non-members. Membership fee required for unlimited access to phone and online services. ...

The Dig ‘n’ Grow Learning Disability Project offers social and therapeutic gardening sessions to increase mental wellbeing and confidence, for people with learning disabilities. Self or third party referral. They have a rolling programme of seasonal and purposeful activities. You will be able to choose what you would like to do in each session. Their ...

Carers Oxfordshire is a free service for unpaid adult carers of someone living in Oxfordshire. That means if you are 18 or older and a child, adult or both, who lives in Oxfordshire rely on you, you can rely on us. Whether you’re taking on a caring role for the first time, or have many ...

The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline is for anyone with a question or concern about Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. From looking out for the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s, to understanding the challenges of living with someone with vascular dementia, our specialist Admiral Nurses have the knowledge and experience to understand the situation and suggest answers that ...

Late Spring is a network of support groups for anyone aged 60+ who has been bereaved. Sessions provide an opportunity to remember with others who understand and to remember that, in the midst of the pain, there is still life left to live. Late Spring is not a counselling service, but an opportunity for people to ...

The National Careline provides help and guidance to older people, carers and families, to find their way through the social care maze and enable them to plan ahead with more confidence. Their website offers lots of advice and information about care options and funding for older people. Their objective is to provide a portal that ...

Abingdon Community Support Service provides daytime support (day centre) for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health problems and dementia. It provides a range of activities and services to help people to stay healthy, independent and engaged. The services and facilities include: Tea and coffee Hairdresser Podiatrist Physiotherapy Health walks Bathing/shower facilities and support ...

Banbury Community Support Service provides activities and services to help people stay healthy, independent and engaged. It supports adults with the following: mental health problems, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and dementia. Each of the eight centres has flexible, knowledgeable, well-trained staff who ensure that support is offered in a person-centred way in line with people’s ...