Staying well this winter


As the days shorten and temperatures drop, caring for a loved one can feel even more demanding. Supporting someone with daily tasks or providing emotional care brings its own rewards, but it can also increase stress during winter. We’ve got some top tips for looking after your health and wellbeing during the winter months.


Carer Q&A 

Caring for a child with additional needs changes every part of life. We hear from a parent carer, who shares her journey of caring for her nine-year-old son with epilepsy and severe learning disabilities — and how she balances the challenges of caring with everyday family life.


We’re launching Carers Phone Friends

Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges unpaid carers face. Through our new Carers Phone Friends initiative, launching this autumn, volunteers can help change that — by offering a friendly voice and a listening ear to carers across Oxfordshire. Could you or someone you know help make a difference?


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