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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, …

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Parents 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. …

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Government 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 …

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Government 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 …

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Unpaid 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 …

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New 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 …

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Celebrating 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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Knowing 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 …

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