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.
Headway support people affected by acquired brain injury across Oxfordshire. They offer services for patients and carers. This includes community support and the use of their rehabilitation centre.
Dementia Oxfordshire is a service provided by Age UK Oxfordshire, providing advice and support with all aspects of dementia.
Guideposts offers a range of services to support older people and people with disabilities to help them to live independently.
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.
Day respite providing social and therapeutic care for people with dementia, and support for those who care for them at three Clubs around Oxford.
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.
Causeway Carers are a small group of people who care for a relative or friend suffering a mental health illness. They provide support and information in an informally friendly and non-judgemental way, and alternate months, try to have a speaker.
