Health & Wellbeing
Explore Health & Wellbeing in Oxford and just beyond, including NHS services, medical research, public health initiatives, healthcare innovation and developments affecting local communities.
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Patients raise concerns over AI receptionist at Wantage GP surgery
Patients at Newbury Street Practice in Wantage say its AI receptionist has made accessing care more difficult, prompting concerns about digital barriers and the availability of human support. The surgery says the system is improving access and helping manage demand.
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Abingdon dementia café helps families find friendship and support
A community memory café in Abingdon is helping people living with dementia and their carers find friendship, practical support and reassurance, with some attendees later moving into day care or residential care at Bridge House.
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Two new NHS mental health facilities planned for Oxfordshire as charity backs £343m investment
Two new NHS mental health facilities are planned for Oxfordshire as part of a £343m national investment, with Oxford charity Response welcoming the move towards earlier, preventative support.
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Queen Camilla reveals emotional struggle over King Charles’s cancer diagnosis during Maggie’s visit
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the emotional difficulty of visiting a Maggie’s cancer support centre days before King Charles’s diagnosis was announced, highlighting the importance of support for patients and their families.
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Beyond self-care: Why community is the missing ingredient in wellbeing
As our understanding of self-care evolves, Lillie Ananda explores why community, connection and belonging are becoming central to wellbeing across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford gastroenterologist joins editorial board of world’s leading digestive health journal
Oxford gastroenterologist Professor James East has been appointed to the International Editorial Board of one of the world’s leading digestive health journals, ahead of the opening of Welbeck Oxford’s new £30m specialist healthcare centre later this year.
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Every Body Studio opening new yoga, Pilates and barre studio in Botley this June
Every Body Studio is expanding into West Oxford with the opening of a new fully accessible yoga, Pilates and barre studio in Botley this June.
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Oxfordshire fire crews launch water safety campaign amid hot weather
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to stay safe around rivers, lakes and coastal waters during the hot weather, warning of cold water shock, hidden hazards and dangerous currents.
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Oxford Bus Company driver at forefront of changing approach to mental health in Oxford
An Oxford bus driver from Blackbird Leys is helping change conversations around mental health through a growing community support group focused on connection, activity and openness.
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Oxfordshire charity Response launches free mental health resources online
Oxfordshire charity Response has launched a series of free online mental health resources for individuals, young people, parents and carers amid growing demand for support services.
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Response calls for youth service reform during Mental Health Awareness Week
Response is urging greater investment in youth services and mental health support after official figures showed almost one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, the highest level recorded in more than a decade.
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Chatty Bus returns to Oxfordshire for Mental Health Awareness Week
Oxford Bus Company and Restore are bringing Chatty Bus back to the 300 service on May 14, offering passengers a welcoming space to connect with others and combat loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week across Oxfordshire.
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Welbeck Oxford to create more than 200 jobs ahead of opening later this year
Welbeck Oxford has completed the first stage of recruitment as the new private healthcare provider prepares to create more than 200 jobs ahead of opening later this year.
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Oxford specialist urges awareness of rising bowel cancer in under 50s
An Oxford specialist warns of rising bowel cancer cases in under 50s, urging earlier awareness and screening to improve survival rates.
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UK Vein Clinic expands services with new Bicester location
UK Vein Clinic opens a new Bicester location, expanding access to specialist vein care and reducing waiting times for patients across Oxfordshire.
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New activity centre for mental health recovery support to open in Oxford
A new activity centre in Headington will support adults with serious mental illness, offering workshops and life skills training to aid recovery and independent living.