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Live Well Oxfordshire: Your guide to local support, care and community activities

Live Well Oxfordshire is a user friendly online resource that brings together over 2,300 activities and services in the local community.

You will find helpful information and advice on a range of subjects. All aimed at giving you greater choice and control over the support and services you or a loved one needs.

Living well at home

As we age, we begin to think about how we can continue to live well at home. For most people, it's important to live at home in familiar surroundings.

Fortunately, there are lots of services and support to help you stay in your home. You will find a list of companies that offer care at home and Extra Care Housing options and places where you can purchase or borrow equipment and aids.

You can find services such as meal delivery, gardening, cleaning, and laundry assistance. There are local neighbourhood and community support services, personal assistants, and small-scale micro care providers available in your area.

In addition, the directory includes services that offer advice on benefits and allowances, managing debt and independent financial advice. As well services and support to help with life events. There is a wide array of services designed to provide you with the support you need.

Activities in your local community

Joining local community activities can help us stay active and meeting new people and exploring new experiences can help to enhance our quality of life.

Discover a wide variety of activities tailored to your interests, including community day groups or lunches, hobbies, fitness classes, and educational activities. There are transport services to help you get out and about, along with the home library service that deliver books right to your door.

Whether you are eager to try something new, join an exercise class, or participate in a weekly lunch club in your community or a community walk, there is something for everyone.

Keeping fit and well

Engaging in regular physical activity not only extends our lifespan but also improves our quality of life.

In Oxfordshire, numerous services are available to help you maintain your fitness and wellbeing. Whether you have recently been discharged from the hospital or are managing a long-term health condition or disability, you can find support tailored to your needs.

There are local services to help you in getting active, reducing isolation, promoting healthy eating and managing weight and services providing support to help you stop smoking.

Additionally, there are resources available for counselling and emotional support, as well as services focused on mental health.

If you are a carer

In Oxfordshire, over 52,000 people are providing unpaid care to a family member, friend, or neighbour. While we might not see ourselves as caregivers, we often fulfil that role as sons, daughters, partners, friends, or neighbours.

Live Well Oxfordshire has a wealth of information and advice tailored to the needs of carers. From equipment and care services to help people remain independent at home, to transport services to get out and about as well as new hobbies and activities to explore.

You can also find carers support groups, providing a space to connect with fellow caregivers over a coffee and a friendly chat. Take advantage of respite or short break care options, allowing you to enjoy a well-deserved break every now and then.

Use Live Well Oxfordshire to ensure that both you and the person you are caring for get the support you need.