Health & Wellbeing
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Oxford ITAA celebrates five years and invites residents struggling with tech addiction
Oxford ITAA marks five years of supporting people struggling with compulsive internet and technology use. The free, anonymous 12-step group meets weekly and welcomes anyone seeking help to restore healthier digital habits and find long-term recovery.
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Nai’s House launches the 1% Club to protect the mental wellbeing of future generations
Nai’s House has launched the 1% Club, inviting businesses to pledge 1% of turnover to support youth mental health and suicide prevention. The initiative strengthens early intervention and offers members training discounts, impact reports, and recognition for their support.
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Mental health charity Response celebrates 60 years of vital care and community impact
Response celebrates its 60-year anniversary, marking six decades of mental health and housing support across three counties. The charity highlights rising demand and invites supporters to take part in its Dog Jog Virtual Challenge.
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Oxfordshire-based former rugby star to take on world’s toughest row for charity
Henley’s Ollie Phillips joins three adventurers to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic this December, raising funds for MND and sports charities in memory of rugby legend Doddie Weir and others affected by life-changing conditions.
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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.