Carer support groups

Talking to other carers can be a big comfort and a great source of information when you need help and advice or just want to discuss how you feel. That’s why we host and support numerous groups throughout Oxfordshire.

Caring Together Bicester – new for 2026

We’re launching a new unpaid carers support group in Bicester at The Littlebury Hotel, The Littlebury Hotel, Restaurant, Venue and Bar Bicester. The group will meet monthly on the second Wednesday of the month between 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

For more information, please contact carersinfo@carersoxfordshire.org.uk.

Starts 11th February 2026

Drop-in Sessions at Witney & Wallingford Community Hospitals

We’re piloting a NEW drop-in session for unpaid carers in partnership with the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Pop along and meet your local Carer Adviser for a friendly chat, free advice and support. From assessments and local groups to emergency planning or just finding time for yourself – we’ll help you get the support you need.

Wallingford: Every last Thursday of the month, 2:00-4:00pm, at Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU.
Contact: Wallingford.Admin@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call: 01865 904 488

Witney: Every third Wednesday of the month, 2:00-4:00pm at Witney Community Hospital, Welch Way, OX28 6JJ (alternating between Linfoot and Wenrisc wards).
Contact: WitneyHospitalAdmin@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call: 01865 904 222

Carers Connected

Online zoom groups for carers run by the Christian charity, Embracing Age. Informal carers (of a partner, parent or adult child) who would usually benefit from emotional and prayer support from their church but are now unable to access this due to their role as a full-time carer. 

Anyone who is interested can find out more via the web page or by emailing carers@embracingage.org.uk or calling 07964 895477. 

Care for a Cuppa

Held on Zoom, CarersUK’s online ‘Care for a Cuppa’ chats offer a space for carers to connect, share experiences and find mutual support. They hold weekly sessions, mostly on Monday afternoons, and a monthly evening session if carers can’t attend during the daytime.

You can find further details and see upcoming sessions on the Carers UK website.

Vale of White Horse Carers Group

The group is for adult carers aged 18+ and living in the Vale of White Horse. The carer is welcome to come alone or with their loved one.

You can find this group at Travelodge, Henry Blake Way, Faringdon, SN7 7GQ on the first Monday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Free parking available.

If you’d like to know more, please email carerscommunityvowh@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

Rethink Support Group

Our partner Rethink Oxfordshire runs an online monthly peer support group for carers of friends and family in secure mental health services. See our events page for dates and times.

Trans Carer’s Oxfordshire Group

For anyone that has a family member, loved one or friend who identifies as Trans or Gender questioning, Gender Variant or Non-Binary.

Email:  transcarers@carersoxfordshire.org.uk
Phone: 07464 407 204
Facebook: Trans Carer’s Facebook group

There are many more carer support groups in Oxfordshire.
Some carer support groups are for unpaid carers in general (including the groups we run) while others are aimed at carers of people with specific conditions such as dementia, autism, mental health illness or addictions. There are also groups for specific communities for example Veterans.

Visit one of the Oxfordshire County Council directories below to find the right carer support group for you:

• Live Well Oxfordshire (Enter ‘Carer Support Groups’ in the search box.)
• Family Information Directory (Enter ‘Carer Support’ in the search box.)