Oxford traffic filter trial: what carers need to know
If you drive as part of your caring role, it’s worth being aware of changes coming to Oxford’s roads. From 28 September, Oxfordshire County Council’s traffic filter trial will begin, …
Read moreShort breaks available for your child and family this summer
The summer holidays can be a busy time for families, and having opportunities for your child to take part in activities and enjoy new experiences can make a real difference. …
Read moreOxford traffic filters: what unpaid carers need to know about permit changes
If you’re an unpaid carer with an existing temporary permit for Oxford’s congestion charge scheme, you don’t need to apply for a new permit. From 14 September 2026, the temporary …
Read moreParents providing high levels of care often don’t recognise they are carers
This Carers Week, Carers Oxfordshire is highlighting the vital role of parent carers and encouraging more people to recognise themselves in that role and access the support available to them. …
Read moreHave your say: Supporting safer mental health discharge for black communities
Researchers at The University of Manchester are inviting carers to take part in an online workshop exploring how mental health services can better support people during hospital discharge. The research …
Read moreGovernment reassessment of Carer’s Allowance overpayments
The Government has launched a reassessment of some Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases linked to fluctuating earnings, following an Independent Review published in November 2025. The review found that between April …
Read moreGovernment confirms increases to Carer’s Allowance from 2026–27
Carers UK has published a press release confirming that the government will increase a range of benefits from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance and the earnings threshold. These changes are …
Read moreUnpaid carers invited to help shape new online support platform
Caroline Green, from the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University, is inviting unpaid carers in Oxfordshire to share their views on a new online space being developed specifically …
Read moreNew drop-in sessions launched to support unpaid carers in Wallingford and Witney
Unpaid carers in Oxfordshire are invited to attend new monthly drop-in sessions launching in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. The sessions offer a relaxed, welcoming space for carers …
Read moreCelebrating William Norton’s journey as a trustee
Behind the support we offer to older people and unpaid carers in Oxfordshire are trustees who volunteer their time, skills and energy to guide our work. As one of our …
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