Have 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 …
Read moreKnowing your rights as an unpaid carer
Every day, thousands of people across the UK take on unpaid caring responsibilities for a partner, family member, or friend. Many don’t see themselves as carers—and as a result, they …
Read moreCarers Oxfordshire launches new befriending service to tackle isolation among unpaid carers
Carers Oxfordshire has launched Carers Phone Friends, a new initiative offering friendly, regular phone calls to unpaid carers across the county. The service aims to reduce loneliness, offer emotional support …
Read moreBlood Pressure UK – Know Your Numbers Week
Carers Oxfordshire is raising awareness of Know Your Numbers! Week (8th – 14th September 2025), a national campaign by Blood Pressure UK aimed at highlighting the importance of checking blood …
Read moreOxford temporary congestion charge for cars approved
Oxfordshire County Council has announced that a temporary congestion charge for cars will begin in Oxford later this autumn. The decision was made by the county council’s cabinet at a …
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