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.
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Works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia, providing information on a range of issues such as local services, care, daily living, legal and financial matters.
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, and we provide knowledge, expertise and support to thousands of people every year.
Ensures people affected by young onset dementia have the best opportunity to live well. Offers one-to-one support for younger people and promotes a better understanding of young onset dementia amongst professionals and the public. Supports people and their families from diagnosis to beyond bereavement.
Registered care home, providing 24/7 care to 40 dementia patients.
Offers free, impartial advice on a range of transport options for older people or those with a high level of support needs.
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 website for details of groups near you.
Music Therapy exists to improve people’s lives and wellbeing through the enjoyment of music. Their aim is to facilitate positive changes in emotional wellbeing and communication through the engagement in live musical interaction.
Guideposts Music Therapy service offers music therapy to individuals, couples and large and small groups. Sessions take place in community centres, residential care homes, schools, and we also offer home visits. We also run several community-based, music therapist led groups (see details below).
Wherever you are on your sight loss journey, the team at MyVision are here to offer advice, information, and helpful services to enable you to live a full and independent life.