Online workshops for Carers, Family & Friends from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are running a number of 2.5 hour seminars and workshops between July—December, held online via Microsoft Teams. The sessions are free of charge for unpaid carers, family or friends who are currently under the care of the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services.

Understanding and Supporting Someone with Autism
Thursday 18th September 2025 – 10.00am—12.30pm
The webinar aims to frame autism as a naturally occurring form of neurodiversity and what these ‘autistic’ differences mean for the person and those who love, care and support them. The session will introduce the model developed in Oxford Health for considering and providing adjustments for autistic people and a reasonable adjustment passport now being used across Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Adult Mental Health Services.

Understanding Social Care Assessment
Thursday 9th October 2025 – 10.00am —12.30pm
This workshop aims to guide you through how Social Care works in the context of the mental health system to support your family members who are experiencing mental health difficulties. It will look at Social Care assessments, reviews and safeguarding concerns under the Care Act (2014) and Section 117 aftercare (Mental Health Act 1983, revised 2007). The workshop will also cover the importance of recognising your caring role and your right to have your needs assessed under Section 10 of the Care Act (2014) – known as a Carer’s Assessment.

Understanding and Supporting Someone with Depression
Thursday 23rd October 2025 – 10.00am—12.30pm
We all feel low from time to time. But what is Depression? How is this different from low moods? And why is depression so common in our society? We take a look at how professionals view depression and what we can do to prevent it from occurring and how to manage it when it is present.

Understanding and Supporting Someone with Anxiety
Thursday 20th November 2025 – 10.00am—12.30pm
All of us will worry and feel anxious from time to time, however sometimes anxiety can develop into a mental health problem. This workshop aims to explore the following questions: what is anxiety? when it is “normal” to feel anxious and when does anxiety become a problem? What are the signs and symptoms? and what can you do to support someone experiencing symptoms of worry or anxiety?

Understanding and Supporting Someone with Psychosis
Thursday 4th December 2025 – 10.00am—12.30pm
Psychosis is something of an umbrella term referring to a wide range of experiences and symptoms. This workshop will consider what is psychosis and will offer a clear conceptual framework to help make sense of the varied presenting symptoms. The workshop will also consider the causes of psychosis and treatment interventions that can help. Four broad types of help will be thought about: Self-help and help from friends, family and communities; Practical and emotional help from professionals; Medication; and Psychological and talking therapies. There will be time given throughout the workshop to ask questions and discuss any topics raised.

To book a place
These workshops are only provided for carers, family or friends of service users who are currently under the care of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Services. Places are free of charge and are limited.

You can apply by emailing icareyoucare@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 07824 103370 with your name, telephone number and the course/s you would like to attend.

Written email confirmation will be sent to you with joining instructions for the online session(s) you wish to attend.

You can find more information on the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust website or by downloading their leaflet.