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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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Carers 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 …

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Blood 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 …

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Oxford 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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Join our Trustee Board

Action for Carers Oxfordshire is seeking up to three new Trustees to join our Board. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital local charity supporting unpaid carers across the …

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Help us create a Carer Friendly Oxfordshire

We’re looking for unpaid carers to volunteer to join our new Carer Friendly Oxfordshire focus group and share their ideas and experiences to help make the county a better place …

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Carers Week 2025: What’s on guide

As we approach Carers Week (9th-15th June), we’ve created this useful guide highlighting the events we have taking place across Oxfordshire throughout the week: 📅 Tuesday 10th June: 📍 Kidlington: …

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