USEFUL LINKS
Information & Support Services
Carers Oxfordshire
We support adult carers of someone who lives in Oxfordshire. We provide the Oxfordshire statutory service to unpaid carers of someone who lives in Oxfordshire as commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council.
Tel: 01235 424715
Web: www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk
Carers Oxfordshire (Mental Health support)
In 2021 Action for Carers Oxfordshire formed a working partnership with the charity Rethink Mental Illness Oxfordshire to increase the range of support for unpaid adult carers across the county. It is under the umbrella name Carers Oxfordshire.
Tel: 01865 904499
Web: https://www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk/rethink-mental-illness/
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people to resolve their legal, financial and work related problems.
Tel: 0808 169 6031
Web: www.caox.org.uk
Guideposts Information Service
The Guideposts Information Service (GIS) is a UK-based charity working with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
Tel: 0800 048 7035
Web: https://guideposts.org.uk/services/area/oxfordshire/
Home Start Southern Oxfordshire
Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families who have at least one child aged five years or under.
Tel: 01235 511152
Web: https://homestart-southernoxfordshire.org.uk/
Live Well Oxfordshire
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.
Web: https://livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/
Memories Café
Run by the Thame Senior Friendship Centre (TSFC), the weekly dementia café will provide activities and help with any issues you have. A Dementia Adviser attends every first Monday in the month to answer any questions you may have and signpost where to get help if required.
Tel: 07498 823828
Web: https://www.thameseniorfriendshipcentre.com/
Memory Café
Run by Cuttlebrook Hall on the first or third Wednesday of every month. The café provides a relaxed, informal setting for people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers. Share your experiences, get involved in activities and make new friends. The friendly team will also be on hand to offer support and helpful advice.
Tel: 07580 600389
Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/cuttlebrook-hall-thame
NHS Choices
The UK's biggest health website featuring comprehensive health information, advice and service providers.
Tel: 111
Web: www.nhs.uk
Oxfordshire Mind
Provides support and advice for anyone with mental health problems.
Tel: 01865 263732
Web: www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service
Supplies wheelchairs and mobility-related equipment.
Tel: 01865 227273
Web: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/oce/services/wheelchair-service/
Patient Advice & Liaison Service
PALS is a free and confidential service for anyone who wants information about Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust or wishes to share feedback about our services. PALS can guide you through available services, help resolve problems, and liaise with staff and management on your behalf.
Tel: 0800 328 7971
Web: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/support-advice/pals/
Samaritans
Oxford Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing feelings of distress or despair; including those that may lead to suicide.
Tel: 116 123 (free from any phone)
Web: https://www.samaritans.org/branches/oxford/
South Oxon Adult Mental Heath Team
Mental health services in the community to adults of between 18 - 65years with mental health problems.
Tel: Wallingford (01865 904191), Didcot (01865 903170) and Abingdon (01865 904594)
Web: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/service_description/adult-community-mental-health-teams/
Thame Community Car
The car has been specially adapted to offer reliable and accessible transport services for the residents of Thame and surrounding areas.
Tel: 07470 506056
Web: https://thamecommunitycar.org/home/
Thame Community Hospital
Thame Hospital provides community health services including prevention services, assessments and outpatient appointments, so that you can access services more locally.
Tel: 01844 212727
Web: https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/visiting-your-hospitals/visiting/thame-community-hospital/
Thame Foodbank
The Thame foodbank provides emergency supplies of essential food items to those in our community who are struggling financially.
Tel: 01844 397400
Thame Senior Friendship Centre
Provides day care support including entertainment and refreshments to older people within the Thame community.
Tel: 01844 212080
Web: www.thameseniorfriendshipcentre.com
Thame Welfare Trust
Assistance for people in need who live in Thame and the immediate adjoining villages.
Tel: 01844 212564
Toogle.org.uk
A directory of community information, advice and services for Thame and the surrounding area.
Web: www.toogle.org.uk
Widow Tree
The Widow Tree offers online and in person monthly peer support meetings for widows of all ages in Oxfordshire. The meetings aim to create a welcoming community where hope, connection, and personal growth acan flourish.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572303175931#
Care Providers
Autumn Years Care
Autumn Years Care provides professional, friendly care and support services to adults in their own homes.
Tel: 01844 447619
Web: https://www.autumnyearscare.co.uk/
Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home
Cuttlebrook Hall provide high quality, residential, respite and specialist dementia care in luxurious surroundings.
All our rooms at Cuttlebrook Hall are beautifully furnished, individually decorated and have their own en-suite wet room. The home also has a café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon, as well as extensive gardens and outdoor spaces.
Tel: 01844 700 454
Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/cuttlebrook-hall-thame
Meadowcroft Care Home
Meadowcroft is located in a quiet, residential street on Queens Road just a short distance from Thame town centre. The home offers compassionate, high-quality residential, dementia and nursing care for up to 71 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings.
Tel: 01844 212934
Web: https://www.osjct.co.uk/care-home/meadowcroft
Financial Support
Financial Support
If you’re struggling to pay your bills or your council tax, or for other essentials like food and drink, there is plenty of support available.
Loans and Grants to Improve Your Home
South Oxfordshire District Council provide the following: Disabled Facilities Grant, Flexible Home Improvement Loan for over 60s, Dementia Assistance Grant, Essential Housing Repair Grant and Energy Saving Grants. They can also provide Handyperson services for residents over 60.
Warm Homes Grant
Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding to provide fully funded energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and private tenants on a low household income and at risk of fuel poverty.
Council Services
Oxfordshire County Council
Responsible for local services including education, roads and transport, social and health care, fire services and public safety.
Tel: 01865 519800
South Oxfordshire District Council
Responsible for many local services including waste collections, leisure facilities, street cleaning, restaurant inspections, planning and housing services.
Tel: 01235 422422
Web: www.southoxon.gov.uk
Thame Town Council
Responsible for local services including community events, street furniture, allotments, burial ground, markets and recreation areas.
Tel: 01844 212833
Web: www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk