Health & Wellbeing
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Nationwide to host free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia in Oxford branch
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at the Oxford branch of Nationwide to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition.
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Bluebird Care Oxford, South and West Oxfordshire under new ownership
More than 124 local people currently receive home care services delivered by the Bluebird Care Oxford office, which opened in 2013 and employs over 60 care staff across the county.
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Son of an infected blood scandal victim describes an apology by the OUH Trust as “rubbish”
Jason Evans, was four when his father Jonathan died after being infected with HIV and hepatitis C at the Oxford Haemophilia Centre, amid a nationwide scandal between the 1970s and early 1990s in which more than 30,000 administered with deadly viruses.
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Pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside set to open later this month
The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open this month on Saturday, 25 May, in good time for the half-term.
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Local care home celebrates another top 20 finish in national rankings
Churchfields Care Home, part of Premium Care Group, has been recognised as one of the top 20 care homes in the UK at the carehome.co.uk awards, based on over 90,000 reviews from care homes across the country.
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Welbeck set to open new state-of-the-art private medical centre in Oxford
Welbeck Oxford will offer residents of Oxfordshire and visitors to the city access to private healthcare experience across 12 different specialities, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, Endoscopy and Neurology.
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89-year-old care home resident has fun at paintballing to prove age is just a number
Sheila Woodley, who has been a part of Churchfields Care Home in the peaceful village of Cassington, about 5 miles northwest of Oxford, for four years, fulfilled her wish of doing something adventurous before she turned 90.
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Local men’s mental health service releases Christmas single to support of men in crisis
The Cornermen – an Oxfordshire-based men’s mental health and suicide prevention service – has released a Christmas single to raise awareness and funds for the vital work it does supporting men in crisis, averaging five interventions a day in the local community.
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Faringdon marathon runner takes part in diet study following unexpected diabetes diagnosis
Faringdon-based marathon runner Tony Pidgeon participated in the University of Oxford DIAMOND study into whether a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diet can lead to remission for type 2 diabetes.
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Grief is like an ocean, says Oxford youngster during Children’s Grief Awareness Week
Local youngster and Ambassador for childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish, Maya Blackwell, talks about coping with the death of a significant person and the after-effects of bereavement in a young person’s life ahead of Children’s Grief Awareness Week.
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Award-winning writer and MP join medical professionals for Oxford brain injury conference
The Ahead Together conference, now in its third year of running, is bringing together industry experts and family members with experience of acquired brain injury (ABI) for the one-day event in Oxford to drive best practices.
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Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pool is set to reopen in mid-May
Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pool is set to reopen in mid-May following work that is currently taking place to reline the pool from a £132k investment by Oxford City Council.
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Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford sold to first-time buyer pair
Christie & Co, a specialist business property adviser, has announced the sale of Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford to local pharmacists making their first move into pharmacy ownership.
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Debate continues over future of Wantage Community Hospital
The future of Wantage Community Hospital remains at the heart of a fierce debate with campaigners concerned over provision for south west Oxfordshire.
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County Council health panel concerned voice will not be heard at COVID inquiry
Concern has been expressed that the work of Oxfordshire’s Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee will not be considered by the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
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Changing facilities at Abbey Sports Centre are getting an eco-friendly makeover
Environmentally friendly measures such as energy-efficient LED lighting will be installed, as well as eco-friendly hand-dryers and new toilet flushes and showers that use less water.