Healthcare Activities in the Community Activity Directory

NHS Health Check (Monday 10:00-17:00)

Health Checks Oxfordshire carries out FREE NHS Health Checks for people 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 to help you live well for longer.
The check takes 30 minutes. During the check an expert health practitioner will measure your height, weight, blood pressure and do quick finger prick blood test to test for diabetes.
People are eligible to self-refer simply by turning up, but booking in advance is recommended.

Contact: Information@healthchecksoxfordshire.co.uk
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)

Maggie’s is a charity providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online. 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 various support activities that regularly happen such as managing hair loss, exercise, help with money worries, relaxation and managing stress and more. Some of these you have to book in for - so do check.

Contact: oxford@maggies.org | 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

Dementia Cafe (1st Monday of the month 10:00-11:00)

A Dementia Cafe to meet others on a similar journey and to get advice and support from Dementia Advisers. This cafe is for anyone with dementia or wanting support, run by Dementia Oxfordshire.
Contact: Jane 07827 235 418 janeprobets@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Website: dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/dementia-oxfordshire-directory

Cost: Free
Location: The Venue 242 Barns Road Cowley, OX4 3RQ
Parking: Templars Square, Barn's Road or Castle Carparks
Public Transport: Templar's Square bus stop E is opposite, buses 1, 100 City, 5 City, 5A City stop there. Lots of other buses to Templars Square area

Dementia Memory Cafe (1st Wednesday of the month 14:30-16:30)

An opportunity to meet others on a similar journey, connect to local support services and get advice and information from Dementia Adviser. Also, a separate space to talk is available.
Free parking in the area, and close to bus stops, Wheelchair accessible, No charge.
Contact: Angela 07584 148 509 angelabynoe@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Website: livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/6343

Cost: Free
Location: Barton Community Church, Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Parking: Free parking in the area
Public Transport: N8, 8 to Barton Edgecombe Road then walk; X3 to Underhill Circus

Dementia Carers' Workshop (3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30-12:30)

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 angelabynoe@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Website: livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/6342

Cost: Free
Location: Ampleforth Pub Risinghurst OX3 8HH
Parking: Free parking in the area
Public Transport: Number 14 bus

Other Dementia related resources

DayBreak

Daybreak provides social and therapeutic respite days for people living with dementia, helping couples stay together at home, thus delaying or avoiding residential care. They have days in Blackbird Leys, Kidlington and North Oxford.
Contact: daybreak-oxford.org.uk/contact/
Website: daybreak-oxford.org.uk/
Cost: £27.50 a day, but a subsidy may be available