News Archive December 2017
New STP Executive Lead Appointed
01 December 2017
Fiona Wise has been appointed Executive Lead of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (BOB STP).
Wallingford First Aid Unit temporarily closed
01 December 2017
Patients advised to use minor injuries unit at Henley-on-Thames and Abingdon.
Interim Chief Executive Officer appointed at Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
06 December 2017
Louise Patten is appointed to the post of Interim Chief Executive Officer and begins her role on 1 January 2018.
Scratch Cards signpost people to the right Health Service
07 December 2017
Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group have developed scratch cards encouraging people in Oxfordshire to test their knowledge of NHS services.
Weather warning – what health services are available for you
11 December 2017
You can choose from a range of local services to help keep you well and healthy as the cold weather takes a grip.
Severe Weather Warning – Icy conditions
11 December 2017
Follow our advice to keep warm and well in the freezing conditions.
Keep an eye on elderly neighbours during the winter weather
12 December 2017
Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging residents across the county to keep an eye on elderly neighbours and relatives during the wintry weather. There are simple steps which people – particularly those over 65, with long term conditions and their carers – can take to stay well
Check pharmacy opening times for the festive season
12 December 2017
Find out where to go for health advice.
Remember to order your repeat prescription in time for the festive holidays
13 December 2017
People are reminded to make sure their medicine cabinets are stocked up and their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for the Christmas and New Year holiday.
Consider alternatives before you visit the Accident & Emergency Department
19 December 2017
Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group are urging local people to think carefully about the most appropriate place to go for healthcare rather than heading straight for A&E.
Choose the right health services over Christmas and New Year
20 December 2017
Find the right health care if you feel poorly at Christmas.
Judge rules consultation as lawful
21 December 2017
Today Mr Justice Mostyn has ruled in favour of Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) in the judicial review of its Transformation Consultation process.
A festive thank you to care workers for making a difference every day
22 December 2017
More than 3,500 care workers across Oxfordshire are making a 'difference every day' as they work over Christmas and New year, supporting the most frail and vulnerable people in our communities.
Community pharmacies can help with emergency medicines
28 December 2017
What to do if you run out of regular medication.