Healthcare Activities
NHS Health Check (Held periodically)
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Health Checks Oxfordshire: Free NHS Health Checks for those aged 40-74.
NHS Health Checks are designed to spot the early signs of a number of preventable diseases and provide lifestyle support and advice. These are being held periodically - email to find out when the next one will be Contact: [email protected] To book in advance: 0800 122 3790 or go to the website |
Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/nhs-health-checks-free
To book in advance: https://healthchecksoxfordshire.org/ Cost: Free Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors Parking: Limited Public Transport: near stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus. Get off at Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus) and approach via Peat Moors or Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. 5-minute walk from the 700 Park & Ride stop at the Nuffield Hospital. |
Cancer
Maggie's Oxford (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)
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Maggie’s is a charity providing free cancer support and information. Many of the staff are NHS-trained and all Cancer Support Specialists have expert knowledge about cancer and treatment.
The warm and welcoming centre is a place to unwind, find information or switch off from it, talk about cancer or forget about it. There are lot of regular support activities. Some of these you have to book in advance. Contact: [email protected] | 01865 751882 Website: https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-oxford/ |
Cost: Free
Location: Maggie's Oxford at the Patricia Thompson Building, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, OX3 7LE. Opposite the Cancer and Haematology Centre Parking: There is no dedicated parking – the nearest car park is Car Park One, which is a paid hospital carpark Public Transport: 15 City or 700 buses to the Churchill Hospital or a short walk from Old Road 100 City, ST2 Connector and U5 Brookes |
Dementia
Community Singing Sessions (1st and 3rd Wednesday of month 11:45-12:45)
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Community singing sessions, to provide a friendly space for people living with dementia and their carers to engage in singing sessions that could improve well-being and offer a chance to develop new friendships.
Contact: Angela 07584 148 509 [email protected] Website: dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/events/ |
Cost: Free
Location: Ampleforth Pub, Risinghurst Parking: Free Public Transport: 14 or walk from Thornhill/Risinghurst Turn Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible |
Dementia Peer Support and Carers' Workshop (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30)
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An opportunity for carers to learn more about dementia, connect with others in a similar situation, maintain their own wellbeing and navigate the journey in caring for someone with dementia.
Contact: Angela 07584 148 509 | [email protected] Website: dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/events/ |
Cost: Free
Location: Ampleforth Pub Risinghurst OX3 8HH Parking: Free parking in the area Public Transport: Number 14 bus |
Post-diagnostic education sessions (Times vary)
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Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be upsetting and overwhelming. It’s often difficult to talk openly and it’s common to feel isolated, but you’re not alone. These sessions aim to help you understand and cope with the changes ahead and spend time and share with other newly diagnosed people and families. We design and deliver post-diagnostic sessions alongside people living with dementia
There are 2 sessions to attend which are designed to help you: understand what dementia is and how it feels to be living with it, encourage independence for as long as possible, empower you to have open, supportive conversations, enable people with dementia to play an active role in planning their own future. These sessions are for anyone living with dementia and their families and caregivers in Oxfordshire. |
Contact: You must register to attend this session. To do so, please email [email protected]
Website: dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/events/ Cost: Free Location: Bullingdon Community Centre Parking: Limited Public Transport: near stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus. Get off at Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus) and approach via Peat Moors or Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. 5-minute walk from the 700 Park & Ride stop at the Nuffield Hospital. |
Diabetes
Move Together Support for Diabetes (Phone and Online support, various times)
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Complete the online Move Together enquiry form to receive free motivational phone support and advice from a Move Together co-ordinator. Your local Move Together coordinator is here to provide motivation, advice and support and will stay in touch throughout your journey to a more active life.
See the website for more information as to the support and information offered. |
Contact: [email protected]
Website: getoxfordshireactive.org/move-together-support-for-diabetes Cost: Free Location: Online and phone call support |
Mental Health
Hear4You (Tuesday mornings)
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Hear4You is a free volunteer listening service run by Love Barton. It offers a chance for those who are struggling emotionally to spend time chatting 1-2-1 with a trained volunteer over a cup of tea or coffee.
Hear4You is designed as a talking space for anyone who is feeling stressed, worried or struggling with problems. Some of the people who have used Hear4You in the past have been struggling with things like low mood, bereavement, loneliness, anxious thoughts or family difficulties. Sessions run weekly on Tuesday mornings and people typically have six to eight 45-minute sessions with the same listening volunteer. |
Contact: [email protected] | 07745522296
Website: facebook.com/groups/lovebarton Cost: Free Location: The Hub, Barton Neighbourhood Centre Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: 8 City, N8, X3 City |