Oxfordshire Support Groups
A number of support groups exist, in and around Oxfordshire, that enable carers and family members of people with dementia to meet other people who know what it's like for them. Groups may also have programmes which include speakers and/or social events.
Table of Carers Support Groups
In the list below you will find details of carers support groups in Oxfordshire for those specifically caring for someone with dementia. Further details of programmes and activities are available from the contacts shown. (A list of Support Groups in PDF format (59KB) is available for printing.)
| Where | When | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Rd |
2nd & 4th Thursdays each month 1.30 to 4.00pm | Sue 07813 627091 Sarah 01235 205404 |
| Banbury Carers Centre, 27 Horsefair |
1st & 3rd Fridays each month 10.30 to noon | Frances 01295 811144 |
| Bicester Julier Centre, Coker Close |
2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month 10.30 to noon |
Judy 01295 264545 Maggie 0771 611041 David 01865 455816 |
| Chipping Norton ** The Fox Hotel, Market Place, Chipping Norton |
2nd and 4th Mondays of month 10.30 to noon | Frances 01295 811144 |
| Cowley * Manzil Resource Centre, Cowley Road |
Most Friday mornings 10.30 to noon | David 01865 455816 Stella 07796 441203 |
| Didcot * Ridgeway Day Hospital, 99 Wantage Road |
1st Thursday of month noon to 1.30pm | Brenda 01865 455816 Stella 07796 441203 |
| Henley * Christ Church Centre, Reading Road |
3rd Wednesday of month 2.00 to 4.00pm | Margreet 01491 576503 Tom 01491 637453 |
| Thame * Wykeham Park D.H., East Street |
1st Wednesday of month 1.00 to 3.00pm | Maggie 07716 11041 Brenda 01865 455816 |
| Wantage
The Health Centre, Mably Way |
Fortnightly on Fridays from 07.11.08 1.30 to 3.30pm 2009: First meeting 16th January and fortnightly thereafter |
Sue 07833 952514 Alison 01235 810575 |
| Wheatley* United Reformed Church Hall, Crown Square, Wheatley, Oxford |
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month |
Liz or Stella 01865 876508 |
Witney * |
1st and 3rd Mondays each month |
Linda 01993 202100 |
| Woodcote Community Centre, Woodcote |
2nd Wednesday of month 2.00 to 4.00pm | Mary or Rory 01491 637469 |
* Note 1: It may be possible at these locations to arrange for the person with dementia to be cared for whilst carers attend the group.
** Note 2: This group is for people with any form of dementia AND those who care for someone with dementia.
Note 3: Friends and family of younger people with dementia are welcome at any of the support groups above, but can also access The Clive Project Exchange. Exchange meetings offer an informal and friendly opportunity to share experiences and expertise with others. Venues vary; for the current programme please contact:
Sue Hosty
Tel.:
01865 821699
Mobile: 07813 654077
Email: [email protected], or
Diana Letchford
Tel.: 01993 891955
Email: [email protected], or
Anna Eden
One to One Co-ordinator
The Clive Project
Tel.: 01865 794311
In addition to the groups listed above, the Carers Centres (see next section) also run carers support groups, and social events, across the county. These are for all carers, not just for people who are caring for someone with dementia.
Oxfordshire Carers Centres
A variety of support is available to carers through the Oxfordshire Carers Centres (Princess Royal Trust for Carers), this includes:
- Support Workers
- Young Carers Projects
- Support Groups
- Help with Form Filling
- Newsletters
- Training Courses
- Respite Funds
The Carers Centre Support Workers advise people who are caring for people with all different sorts of disabilities. As well as offering general support they can help you with form filling, and to access specific funds that are there to help you with caring or to help you take a break.
More information about Carers Centre services can be found on the Carers in Oxfordshire website: www.oxoncarers.org.uk
Contact Oxfordshire Carers Centres:
North and West Oxfordshire Carers Centre
27 Horsefair
BANBURY
OX16 0AE
Tel.: 01295 264545
Fax: 01295 270660
Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10-4
Closed Tuesdays
Telephone help Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am to 5pm
Email: [email protected]
Web.: www.oxoncarers.org.uk (North & West
Oxfordshire)
Oxford Carers Centre
174a Cowley Road
OXFORD
OX4 1UE
Tel.: 01865 205192
Fax: 01865 242569
Email: [email protected]
Web.: www.oxoncarers.org.uk (Oxford)
South and Vale Carers Centre
3-5 Lydalls Road
DIDCOT
OX11 7HX
Tel.: 01235 510212
Fax: 01235 512198
Email: [email protected]
Web.: www.svcarers.org.uk (South & Vale)
