An entry for the mindguide
The society helps in the following ways:
•To help and support people with Parkinson’s, their carers, and families in the Oxford area with problems arising from Parkinson’s.
•To provide information and advice on Parkinson’s.
•To help raise funds for research and local branch activities.
Dementia Oxfordshire is a service provided by Age UK Oxfordshire, providing advice and support with all aspects of dementia.
Guideposts runs free dementia-friendly friendship and support groups for people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions and their partners or carers.
See guidepost.org.uk/connect for more information.
Groups are currently running in Witney and Kidlington.
Day respite providing social and therapeutic care for people with dementia, and support for those who care for them at three Clubs around Oxford.
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Dedicated to tackling loneliness among older people by organising monthly tea parties for people over 75 who live alone.
Community Links Oxfordshire is an established local service available to all adults (over 18) living in the county. The service is provided by Age UK Oxfordshire, and funded by Oxfordshire County Council.
They listen and talk through what could make a difference to your life. Working together at your pace to get the information you need, to make informed choices, and connect to activities or services that can support you in living well.
Supports new and existing schemes for community transport.
Aspire Oxford help vulnerable people who are facing challenges, such homelessness, poverty, addiction, offending histories or mental health difficulties.
They provide a door to door minibus service for people with mobility problems who cannot use public transport. Clients must be registered before use.
Stonewall are a charity who campaign for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across Britain and abroad. Their information service can help with any issues affecting LGBT people or their families. Whatever your situation, you are not on your own – Stonewall will do what they can to help or point you in the right direction to someone who can. They can put you in touch with organisations who provide counselling services and legal advice.
