Health & Wellbeing
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Aureus School unites to support charity in honour of former teacher
Aureus School in Didcot is fundraising for the MSA Trust in honour of former teacher Carolyn Saul, who was diagnosed with the rare and incurable condition Multiple System Atrophy, inspiring colleagues and students alike through her courage and dedication.
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Westgate Oxford to champion accessibility for Purple Tuesday 2025
Westgate Oxford will mark Purple Tuesday on 04 November with a day dedicated to accessibility awareness, charity partnerships, and visitor feedback – reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity with quiet hours, stoma-friendly facilities, and new initiatives such as the SignLive BSL service.
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Oxfordshire gynaecologist shares expert advice for Menopause Awareness Month
Dr Lee Lim, a leading Oxfordshire gynaecologist, has shared expert menopause advice for Awareness Month, emphasising lifestyle changes, preventative care, and personalised treatment before considering hormone therapy.
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Runners raise over £11k for Oxford mental health charity Response
Fifty runners raised over £11k for Littlemore-based charity Response during the Oxford Half Marathon, supporting mental health and housing services for hundreds across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford health professional recognised for supporting children with long-term conditions
Oxford health play specialist Laura Clay has been recognised nationally for her innovative use of play to help children with juvenile arthritis manage their treatment and anxiety, earning her the runner-up spot in Starlight’s 2025 Health Play Awards.
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Abingdon Bridge House care home celebrates 12th anniversary with “Queen Jean”
Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon marked its 12th anniversary with “Queen Jean” Underwood cutting the cake. The celebration honoured long-serving staff, award-winning care, and the strong community that has shaped the Outstanding-rated home since 2013.
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Westgate Oxford launches mental health initiative in partnership with Mind
Westgate Oxford has launched a new mental health initiative with charity Mind, featuring installations around the shopping centre designed to encourage visitors to pause, reflect, and find support, marking World Mental Health Day and a year-long awareness campaign.
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Big Open Weekend of free family activities returns to four Oxford leisure centres
The Big Open Weekend returns to Oxford on 11 to 12 October, offering free swimming, skating, and family activities across four leisure centres.
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Speakers confirmed for landmark World Mental Health Day event in Oxford
On World Mental Health Day, Oxford University’s Kellogg College and Oxfordshire Mind will host a free event exploring the financial cost of poor workplace mental health and how absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover create significant business challenges.
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Banbury bra maker Royce leads call for small businesses to “make menopause matter”
October is Menopause Awareness Month and Banbury-based bra-maker Royce is urging small businesses to “make menopause matter” by introducing workplace policies that support menopausal employees.
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Charity fun day at Westgate marks World Heart Day with family activities and fundraising
Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre will host a family fun day on 28 September 2025 for World Heart Day, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation with live music, CPR training, competitions, and prizes from local businesses.
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Charity for Civil Servants sponsors Pearn Kandola’s Psychological Safety Week 2025
The Charity for Civil Servants is sponsoring Psychological Safety Week 2025, a global initiative from Pearn Kandola. The charity will also host a free Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in October to build on the campaign’s themes of resilience and trust.
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NHS Dentist confirmed for Milton Park’s new Signal Yard hub
Milton Park’s new amenity hub, Signal Yard, has announced Damira Dental Studios as its first occupier. The NHS dentist will open in 2025, providing 6,000 patient places, as the vibrant community destination prepares for its official launch in 2026.
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Self-belief charity delivers mental health boost for Oxford and Banbury college students
I Can & I Am is hosting workshops on double-decker buses to boost the confidence and resilience of 240 Oxford and Banbury students. The sessions will support GCSE retake learners and High Needs students as part of Activate Learning’s MindGreen initiative.
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Oxfordshire charity highlights early intervention in suicide prevention
Response, Oxfordshire’s largest independent mental health charity, says suicide prevention must begin long before crisis. Marking World Suicide Prevention Day, it highlights the urgent need for awareness, early intervention, and collaborative support as demand outpaces resources.
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Oxford’s Adaptix enters Swiss market with new VetSA3D distibution agreement
Oxford-based medical imaging specialist Adaptix Ltd has signed a Swiss distribution deal with Schenk Röntgenbedarf AG to supply its VetSA3D 3D X-ray system. The breakthrough technology delivers high-quality, low-dose imaging at reduced cost, supporting more accurate diagnoses.