Caring for Someone

Help and advice for carers in Oxfordshire

The 122-page guide Caring for someone in Oxfordshire (.pdf format. 1.1Mb) is a source of information, not only for carers but also for health and social care professionals, and for other agencies involved with supporting carers.

Contents include:

• general information and support 
• information about Oxfordshire County Council services 
• health services 
• what to do in an emergency 
• mental health problems 
• learning disability services 
• services for children and young people 
• practical help in the home 
• equipment and adaptations 
• transport 
• respite breaks 
• housing and residential care 
• caring and employment 
• money and legal matters 
• end of life care 
• bereavement 
• safety and safeguarding

Please be aware that information changes and you may wish to contact your local carers' centre for up-to-date advice.