An entry for the mindguide
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Oxford Phab (People Have Abilities) is a charity which aims to bring together people of all abilities (disabled and non disabled) to take part in a range of activities and get to know each other better. Activities include social nights, discos, trips out and holidays. Membership is open to anyone who supports the philosophy and aims of Phab. See website for details.
Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
The Motherkind Café is a volunteer-run, community perinatal support group for mums and pregnant women who are struggling with their mental health or finding it tough for any reason. It is free to attend. They provide a safe, welcoming space for women to talk honestly and openly about their experience of motherhood both with other mums, and to their trained peer-supporters, many of whom have their own lived experience of a perinatal mental health condition.
GroW (Grove and Wantage Family Community Group) formed as a response to the closure of the Children’s Centres in Grove and Wantage in early 2017. They provide non-statutory support for families with babies and toddlers. They are affiliated to St John’s Church, Grove, and run as an independent community group for the Grove, Wantage and surrounding areas.
The National Organisation for FASD is dedicated to supporting people affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It is a source for information on FASD to the general public, press and to medical and educational professionals.
Parent Zone provides support and information to parents, children and schools, working globally to help families to navigate the internet safely and confidently. They work with parents, schools, governments and businesses to study, understand and address the impact of emerging technologies on young people.
Parent Zone’s mission is to improve outcomes for children in a digital world, so children will be safer online, resilient enough to cope with the challenges of the online world, and educated for a digital future.
The Baby Buddy app, created by Best Beginnings, gives parents, co-parents and caregivers the knowledge and confidence to look after their own health and to support them to build healthy, happy lives for their children by providing practical tools and resources. The app includes over 400 specialised videos and more than 600 articles which cover a range of topics from mental health and wellbeing, to breastfeeding advice, to knowing your rights at work, from conception to your child’s first birthday.
Topaz is a collection of people; staff and volunteers, who run TOPAZ with and for young people who would like a safe space to explore their feelings and gain a better understanding of themselves. Topaz is a social group for young people aged 13-25 who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or who are questioning their sexuality. The group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month in Abingdon. Self referral.
Supports young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) who are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) to access a suitable offer of learning or employment with training, including apprenticeships. One to one meetings, drop-ins, case work and more to support young people to re-engage with learning and address difficulties and barriers.
