People are urged to stay at home if they feel unwell to stop the spread of the virus

First BOB ICB board meeting

A local GP is urging people who are eligible for a spring booster COVID vaccination to book an appointment

Three local GP practices are moving into new, purpose-built premises in the city. 

The team at Oxfordshire celebrate three regional wins at the national NHS Parliamentary Awards!

It's time for the  'Live Better, Live Longer' event!

People in Oxfordshire are urged to celebrate with care ahead of the upcoming Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Hear how local health services are performing. 

The NHS urges people to choose the right service over the Jubilee Bank Holiday

Oxfordshire’s Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) is raising awareness of May Measure Month and its own ‘Take the Pressure off’ campaign.

Invitation to comment on ICB public engagement

A new palliative care project is set to enhance the quality of life for patients with life-limiting conditions.

People aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed are urged to get their spring booster jab.

The NHS encourages people to choose the right service for their health needs over the long Easter Bank Holiday. 

COVID vaccination campaign

Spring booster campaign

Children aged 5 -11 who are in a clinical risk group can have the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West CCGs Governing Bodies meetings in common is being held on Thursday 10 March 2022.

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to act with caution following COVID-19 rule changes.

Parents are encouraged to get their children aged 12 to 15 jabbed with a 1st or 2nd COVID vaccination during the half-term holiday.

Kassam vaccination centre will be closed on 18 February due to bad weather.  

Council and NHS leaders take the opportunity to thank staff for their tireless efforts to provide services and support communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to only use Emergency Departments in genuine emergencies as hospitals in the county continue to be very busy.

Nine year old Arthur from Oxfordshire talks about how he will get the Covid-19 jab when invited by the NHS.

People in Oxfordshire are asked to remain cautious as COVID cases rise.

People in Oxfordshire are urged to use the right NHS service as hospitals continue to be busy

OUH announcement

Have your say on services for children and young people

Submit a question about agenda items

Anyone eligible – including 12-15 year olds – can get a jab at the following centres without the need for an appointment.

The pop-up vaccination clinic at Banbury Town Hall is now open for walk-in jabs

The booster jab will help protect you against the virus

NHS encourages COVID booster jabs

Latest vaccination numbers in Oxfordshire

People are being urged to think ‘3 before GP’ if their condition is not urgent

COVID-19 vaccinations one year on

The NHS in Oxfordshire urges pregnant women to get their annual flu jab.

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West CCGs Governing Bodies meetings in common is being held on Tuesday 14 December (9am - 11am).

People wanting to get the COVID vaccination or booster are being urged to book an appointment.

Dr James Kent has been appointed Chief Executive Designate of the new Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board

Busy hospitals seek support from families

COVID booster jabs update

People in Oxfordshire are encouraged to take precautions to reach the Christmas period in response to the Omicron variant.

Oxfordshire residents with health needs can now access support to reduce housing-related health issues.

In Witney and Oxford this weekend people can grab a COVID jab to help themselves stay well.

Thinking about end of life care

As the annual flu vaccination campaign in Oxfordshire is underway, people are urged to get their vaccination.

From 7am Monday 22nd November people aged 40 to 49 will be able to book their COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Oxfordshire's NHS is urging people to practice self care by exercising more often and eating healthier food to keep fit and well.

The NHS urges parents to vaccinate their 2-3 year old children ahead of winter.

The local NHS urges parents and carers of children aged 2 and 3 to book a flu vaccination.

The NHS in Oxfordshire is encouraging people to visit NHS 111 online first rather than going straight to A&E.

The NHS in Oxfordshire is asking people to share their experience communicating with their GP

Mass vaccination sites in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are now offering walk-in COVID-19 boosters

After delivering 1.6 million booster jabs, NHS chiefs urge people to come forward for their top up jab ahead of winter.

Parents and guardians are reminded of the best ways to seek help and advice if their children become poorly.

Javed Khan has been appointed the Chair Designate of BOB

Staff from health and social care work together to prepare for winter.

Healthwatch Oxfordshire asks people about their experiences of contacting their GP surgery

Chief Midwife for NHS England and Improvement encourages pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Health professionals across the NHS remind people that medical advice and treatment is still available for people across Oxfordshire.

GP practices start COVID booster jabs

Invites to online engagement meetings

Primary care services in Wantage

People in Oxfordshire urged to use the right NHS service, as hospitals in the county continue to be busy.

Anyone aged 16 and over is urged to #GrabaJab from the Health on the Move mobile clinic in Oxford this weekend

Health partners and local councils across Oxfordshire are working together with voluntary and community groups to modernise community services.

Top award for diabetes team. 

The public are invited to join the virtually held Annual Public Meeting on 9th September.  

When did you last test your blood pressure?

More COVID-19 jabs for 16 - 17 year olds

Pharmacy opening times near you on the bank holiday. 

Walk-in clinics for young people

Vaccination clinics for young people

Oxford hospitals urge mothers to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Amanda will be the first woman to hold the post since the NHS was founded. 

People in Oxfordshire urged to use the right NHS service as hospitals get busier. 

Vaccinations update

From Monday, adults can receive their Pfizer vaccine at a walk-in clinic in Witney Town Centre Shop.

How to protect yourself from the sun

Pregnant women who have received at least their first COVID-19 vaccination urge others to do the same.

Details of the walk-in Covid-19 clinics happening this weekend in Oxford City.

'Grab a jab'

Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family, your friends

Walk-in vaccination clinics open

People aged between 18 and 30 who live in Oxford can get a PCR test to help stop the spread of Covid19.

Protect yourself and your family again the virus with a vaccination.

Top award for partnership team

Two further walk-in clinics for first dose Covid-19 vaccinations being held.

'Grab a jab' at a walk in clinic in Oxford this weekend.

As cases continue to rise, people in Oxfordshire aged 18 and 29 are encouraged to get vaccinated.

Vaccines vans to take COVID-19 jabs into the community

Vaccinations open to all over 18s

Invitation to virtual public meeting

Join the Governing Body meeting being held online.

The NHS Covid vaccination programme will start inviting remaining adults for their Covid-19 jabs from 8 June 2021. 

Opening times for the Spring bank holiday are listed here. 

Develop your career with Oxford Health

The new High Sheriff for Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain, is inviting award nominations to honour those who have played an important role in the county’s local response to the pandemic.

Be aware of the new rules

Home First encourages Oxfordshire residents to return to their own home as soon as possible following a hospital stay.

To mark Mental Health Awareness week, a webinar is being held by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust centred around the theme of Nature.

Local pharmacy opening times on bank holiday Monday 3 May. 

Award nomination for Oxfordshire diabetes team

The NHS urge people in Oxfordshire to come for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination when they are invited.

Pharmacies list their opening times for the Easter break

People in Oxfordshire should come forward for their COVID-19 vaccinations with the same confidence as the millions of people across the UK and other parts of the world who have already received a jab, says Oxfordshire’s Director of Public Health.

The team behind the 'GO Active Get Healthy' Diabetes programme provide a free online event for people living with Type 2 diabetes.

Outstanding health and care workers can now be put forward for awards that celebrate local healthcare heroes.

A new service is launched in Oxfordshire to reach priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The first round of COVID-19 vaccinations has been carried out across Oxfordshire’s care homes.

Latest update from Oxfordshire vaccination roll-out

As hospitals across the county remain under pressure, Oxfordshire residents are encouraged to contact NHS 111

Community COVID-19 testing services for key workers will start to be rolled out in Oxfordshire in early February.

NHS and social care staff in Oxfordshire are asking families to help support their loved ones when leaving hospital.

People in Oxfordshire are urged to stay at home to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the county.

Staff across the NHS are asking people in Oxfordshire to follow lockdown guidelines.

Get involved with the discussion around the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Please follow national lockdown rules 

More PCNs added to COVID vaccine roll out

How to get health care during the holidays

Patients aged over 80 and residents from a local care home were invited for the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine at East Oxford Health Centre from Thursday (18/12) as more Oxfordshire practices joined the largest ever vaccination programme last week.

Health and social care system colleagues remind people of how they can get physical and mental health help this winter.

COVID-19 vaccinations go forward in Oxfordshire

GPs in Oxfordshire will join the largest ever immunisation programme as local COVID-19 vaccinations start in three areas across Oxfordshire next week.

From this week, local vaccinations centres in Abingdon, Henley on Thames and Chipping Norton will start to vaccinate people in their local area who are over the age of 80.

Prue Leith attended Chipping Norton Health Centre in Oxfordshire today as one of the first local people to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Oxfordshire starts the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

As icy mornings could make way for snow, Oxfordshire health tells residents to prepare health and care plans.

The NHS in Oxfordshire reminds people with long term conditions to have their free flu vaccination.

Oxfordshire will move into the high COVID-19 alert level (tier 2) from Wednesday 2 December.

Oxford Hospitals remind people that health care is still available during COVID-19.

OCCG virtual Board meeting

Pregnant women urged to have the free NHS flu vaccination.

Oxfordshire residents encouraged to contact NHS 111 first if they are thinking of attending an Emergency Department.

NHS App to help us help you

Oxford will be moved into the government’s ‘high’ or tier 2 alert level after a further rise in cases of COVID-19 – meaning that the city’s residents will need to abide by new rules from Saturday 31 October.

GPs and clinicians in Oxfordshire support a national campaign reminding people that cancer care is still available during the pandemic.

The annual flu vaccination campaign in Oxfordshire is underway and people are being invited to get their vaccination.

People in Oxfordshire urged to sign up to the NHS App as winter pressures increase.

Faith and community leaders in Oxfordshire urge residents to get vaccinated against flu.

Parents in Oxfordshire urged to have their young children vaccinated against the flu this winter.

Please tell us your views on plans to moves Wallingford First Aid Unit

Top award for innovative Oxfordshire cancer service

How the Oxfordshire team are tackling demand as we move into the busy winter months.

As schools return after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHS urges parents and guardians to protect children against flu.

People in Oxford are being urged to follow preventative measures after the number of coronavirus cases doubled in the space of a week.

Get involved with OCCG

Flu vaccinations get underway

Oxfordshire CCG is backing a campaign which is urging people to check their blood pressure regularly.

Follow the guidance to stop rise of Covid cases in Oxford.

If you need health advice or support over the Bank Holiday weekend you can contact NHS 111. This service is also available online and is open 24 hours a day.

COVID-19 is as active as ever and beginning to show the very early signs of spreading more quickly.

The First Aid Unit, run by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) Specialist Practitioners from the Chipping Norton Health Centre, was temporarily closed in March as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission from people dropping in to use the service. 

Residents are being urged to take care while enjoying the sunshine that is set to hit Oxfordshire at the end of this week.

Keep up to date with progress at local GP practices.

Please maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly and wear a face covering.

Obesity Campaign Launch

Join our virtual Board meeting online

You need to book an appointment via NHS 111 or an MIU before visiting.

Patient safety is paramount as normal services resume.

Follow social distancing rules once the lockdown eases.

From 29 June you can visit a patient once a day for an hour.

Watch out for vulnerable people during the hot weather.

Oxford Health and our partner organisations across the Oxfordshire health and social care system are supporting those with learning disabilities this Learning Disabilities Week.

Log in to our online Board meeting

You can ring a dedicated diabetes helpline for support and advice.

The county council, in partnership with district councils, the NHS, the voluntary sector and friends, neighbours and family in every community are collaboratively working hard to support those who registered as shielded. PLEASE SEE THE UPDATED SHIELDING GUIDANCE EFFECTIVE FROM 6 JULY HERE

Aim to make us first 'smoke-free' county within five years.

Healthcare services in Oxfordshire are urging parents and carers of children and adolescents whose physical and mental health may be at risk to get the help they need.

Doctors in Oxfordshire are encouraging people to contact their local GP surgery to get medical advice if they have any concerns about their health. GP practices are still open to care for their patients and are doing all they can to ensure patients, staff and the general public stay safe and avoid spreading COVID-19.

If you have heart problems get seen in hospital or ring 999.

You can contact NHS 111 for support and advice if you feel unwell.

This year’s theme is about kindness and looking out for each other.

James will start his new role on 18 May 2020.

GP practices are open on the Bank Holiday but please telephone first if you need advice or support.

Act fast: the local stroke unit can help you get better.

NHS England and Oxfordshire’s healthcare partners are urging people to attend regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of deadly serious diseases and reduce pressure on the health service.

NHS is there to help you.

Could you do 26 minutes of exercise from home a day for 26 days in May?

Staff at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are encouraging people whose health may be at risk to come to their Emergency Departments at the John Radcliffe and Horton General Hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The maternity service is still open 24/7 for births, urgent care, and clinical advice.

Take part in a survey on your child's mental health needs.

New clinics to support patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus have been set up.

GP practices are going to be open for telephone appointments on Good Friday (10 March) and Easter Monday (13 March). Pharmacies will also be open but may have different opening hours.

NHS and Local Authority staff across Oxfordshire, along with the voluntary sector are all working together to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. This is to ensure that we are coordinated to respond to the increasing and changing demands on our services.

We're asking people to help their local NHS by returning any equipment they've been loaned and no longer use, as much of this equipment could be recycled and reused.

Tell us your views on a smoke-free Oxfordshire.

Integrated Care in Action Week - our blog

Dr Ben Riley joins Oxford Health

Online service helps keep your home warm

More frail patients leave hospital promptly

Online support for mums and babies

Protect yourself from flu by following the basic hygiene steps.  

If you feel down don't forget about it - talk about it.

Funding for better patient facilities at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

600 patients have been helped under the scheme.

Invitation to OCCG Board Meeting

If you have a cough, cold or sore throat a pharmacist can help.

You can order a booklet and stay healthy this winter.

If you have diabetes, obesity or a heart condition you should have a jab.

If you have a cough, cold or flu there are a range of health services to get you better.

NHS 111 online is a convenient alternative to the 111 phone service. 

Ofsted acknowledges work to improve SEND services

You can book a GP appointment at a time to suit you.

There are a range of services to support you over the holidays if you feel unwell.

Age UK Oxfordshire to support patients leaving hospital.

Tips and advice for winter wellbeing

The flu virus can remain on hands for a day so wash them after blowing your nose.

By using a minor injuries or first aid unit you'll ease the pressure at A&E.

Team detecting cancer in patients promptly.

Allow five days before the holidays to get your prescriptions.

Ambulance available every weekend (10.45pm/5.15am) in Bonn Square, Oxford this winter.  

Parents in Oxfordshire are being urged to have their young children vaccinated against the flu this winter.

Patients being kept informed about their care both during and after their stay in hospital.

HART team help patients after leaving hospital.

Summary report to be published in January 2020.

If you have a condition like diabetes or asthma don't delay and get a flu jab.

Survey on proposal closes on 1 December.

If you feel unwell visit a pharmacist before you get worse.

Vaccine can help protect mother and baby

Be heard and have your say at network event

Health staff urged to have a flu jab.

Highlights your nearest GP practice and pharmacist.

Latest update on health and care project

The flu vaccine can help protect 'at risk' patients this winter.

Meeting on 23 October to discuss unit's proposed move.

The annual flu vaccination campaign has been launched in Oxfordshire and people are being invited to get their vaccination against the virus.

Have you got a winter plan to keep you well this winter?

Decision confirmed on Horton General hospital maternity services

OCCG is supporting World Patient Safety Day

New surgery boost for healthcare in town

Submit a question to the Board before the meeting

World Suicide Prevention Day 2019

PET-CT scanners update

Thousands of trainee nursing places available in higher education.

Pharmacy opening times

OX12 project update

Stay safe and healthy in the hot weather 

Invitation to OCCG Board meeting

Oxfordshire’s pioneering approach to mental health care has been recognised in prestigious national award.

Stock up your first aid kit for summer.

OUH marks successful service anniversary

New integrated care systems.

Health inequalities projects get funding boost

Oxfordshire maternity services options 

Adult mental health services

South Oxford Health Centre update

North Oxfordshire Locality Forum

Invitation to OCCG Board meeting

Invitation to Oxfordshire maternity event

Hear about plans to expand local healthcare services.

Join us at a roadshow over the next week and make a difference 

Join us at a roadshow to help health services in OX12

Join us at the Kassam Stadium on 9 May for this event.

Minor injuries units and pharmacies can keep you well over the holidays

High Court ruling announced

Your feedback will improve next winter's campaign. 

Take part in a survey on maternity services

Public asked to help share future of services.

Diabetes Prevention Week 2019 gets underway.

Invitation to OCCG Board meeting.

Women urged to take up screening opportunity

Respiratory illness pilot project.

Briefing on behalf of Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust: Mental Health Funding – February 2019 

Spot the early warning signs of controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. 

NHS 111 online provides medical advice fast. 

Good news for physio services.

Tell us your thoughts on two options for the service.

Minor injuries units in Witney and Abingdon can help you get better.

Share your views on ways to improve health and wellbeing in Oxfordshire

Invitation to OCCG Board meeting

Good news on performance against targets

Still time for eligible patients to protect themselves against flu

CQC commends progress in joined up work

Cogges Surgery team continue to provide primary care.

Help us help you

More funding for young people's mental help services.

Help us to help you keep well this Christmas and New Year.

Comment on a plan for older people.

Order them at least 5 days before the bank holidays.

Safe Haven launches for people living with mental health problems.

Still time to have a jab to protect you this winter.

Louise Patten looks forward to integrated care future

Help us help you to feel better this winter.

Your GP receptionist can book an evening or weekend appointment.

Information about cervical screening letters

You can submit a question for the Board meeting.

Taking steps to reduce your diabetes risk

Having a plan could keep you out of hospital this winter.

SOS ambulance to run over Christmas to help people during the night.  

Flu can cause serious complications for the mother and baby.

Parents told to get young children vaccinated against flu. 

More effective flu vaccine for older people

Get the flu jab by registering with your GP.

Oxfordshire healthcare services start staff flu vaccinations

Carers:  Show your badge for a free jab

Join us in Witney to find out how to stay well and feel better.

In the first appointment of its kind in the county, Oxfordshire now has a Winter Director, Tehmeena Ajmal, who will lead a central winter team to reduce seasonal pressures across health and care services. The team will also work to improve quality and performance of emergency and urgent care in the area.

Statement from OCCG regarding Maternity Services at the Horton Hospital in Banbury.

Submit a question to the Board before the meeting.

GP practices are contacting people who need a free flu vaccination.

Pharmacy opening times over the August bank holiday

New joint Older People's Strategy

Witney GP practice discusses it future with patients.

You can submit a question to the Board before the meeting on 26 July.

Campaign launches to improve uptake of childhood vaccinations to protect 0-5 year olds in the Thames Valley area

A personal experience of care giving.

Joint Statement from the Oxfordshire Transforming Care Partnership Board 

OCCG statement.

Heatwave advice

A new community service dedicated to the care of women who experience problems in early pregnancy opens its doors.

NHS services sign up to support carers.

Statement from Louise Patten, chief executive

Insect bites and stings

Submit a question to the Board before the meeting on 24 May at Jubilee House.

Take part in the re-arranged meeting at Henley-on-Thames Town Hall.

Talk to staff about making a will or how to handle bereavement at various events during Dying Matters Week (14/20May). 

A film by Healthwatch Oxfordshire shows how local patients are supporting the homeless in Oxford.   

Pharmacy opening times over the May bank holiday

The next meeting on 15 May at West oxford Community Centre will discuss how general practice is changing locally.

The group will meet in public in Henley-on-Thames on 15 May. 

Diabetes Prevention Week in Oxfordshire

Dozens of people have applied for jobs to be care workers in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire CCG Board decided there will be no changes to A&E and paediatric services at the Horton General Hospital or to the provision of Midwife Led Units in Oxfordshire.

OCCG Board to consider the transformation programme on 29 March 2018.

Pharmacy Opening Times over Easter

Choose the right health services over the Easter holiday

Join Oxfordshire CCG at its Board meeting at Banbury Town Hall 29 March (9/12.45pm).

OCCG has issued a statement following publication of IRP’s advice to Secretary of State on permanent closure of consultant-led maternity at Horton General Hospital

We have now received the IRP advice about the permanent closure of obstetric services at the Horton General Hospital.  We have been asked to undertake a joint piece of work with Oxfordshire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) and we have contacted the HOSC Chairman to ensure an early discussion about how we will do this together.

The talk in Witney on 3 March at the Corn Exchange on over-use of antibiotics has been cancelled due to the bad weather.

The NHS has reflected on the experience of running Phase 1 of the Oxfordshire Transformation Programme. We understand that we need to learn from the experience and approach the improvement of local services in a very different manner.

People are being advised on how to keep warm and well during the severe weather - and the services available to help them stay well.

Diabetes UK and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are holding a patient engagement event on Thursday March 1 in Oxford to hear from people about local diabetes care and treatment across the county.

UPDATE: This talk in Witney on March 3, has been CANCELLED due to the current weather conditions. It had been organised by Public and Patient Partnership for West Oxfordshire (PPPWO) with support from Healthwatch Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group.  PPPWO hope to rearrange the event at a later date.

Health and social care staff in Oxfordshire are dedicated and ‘go the extra mile’, according to the CQC.

The meeting is being held on 25 January in Jubilee House, Oxford OX4 2LH.

Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health.  That's why it's important to look after yourself, especially during the winter.

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging all patients in Oxfordshire who are entitled to a free flu vaccine to make sure they get it as part of staying well this winter.

An independent report on the care and treatment provided to Ms A by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has now been published by NHS England.

Statement from Oxford University Hospitals

What to do if you run out of regular medication.

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.

Today Mr Justice Mostyn has ruled in favour of Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) in the judicial review of its Transformation Consultation process.

Find the right health care if you feel poorly at Christmas.

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.

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.

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

Find out where to go for health advice.

You can choose from a range of local services to help keep you well and healthy as the cold weather takes a grip.

Follow our advice to keep warm and well in the freezing conditions.

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group have developed scratch cards encouraging people in Oxfordshire to test their knowledge of NHS services.

Louise Patten is appointed to the post of Interim Chief Executive Officer and begins her role on 1 January 2018.

Fiona Wise has been appointed Executive Lead of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (BOB STP).

Patients advised to use minor injuries unit at Henley-on-Thames and Abingdon.

Join us at workshops in Wallingford, Bicester and Witney to shape the future of GP services.

Join us at November's Board meeting in Thame on 30 November 2017.

Care worker campaign aims to attract new recruits.

Care workers encouraged to Stay Well this Winter by taking up offer of free flu vaccination.

More than 120 people attended the events and shared their views on what is important to them. A number of suggestions for improvements to services were made including signposting people to other services such as minor injury units, first aid units and GP hubs.

We are reminding residents in Oxfordshire about the actions they can take to ‘Keep Warm and Keep Well this Winter', as well as advice on how to ward off common winter illnesses before they become more serious and a hospital stay is needed.

With the aim of becoming more 'Sugar Smart', Oxford City Council is teaming up with the Jamie Oliver Foundation, Good Food Oxford and local Oxford organisations in a commitment to reduce sugar consumption in Oxford.

OCCG is encouraging parents in Oxfordshire whose children have not yet been vaccinated to do so before the flu season begins.

Oxfordshire CCG held the first of two workshops for West Oxfordshire on 1 November in Witney and received a raft of feedback on ways to improve GP services in the locality.

You can join us at a series of workshops in Oxfordshire in November to help shape GP services now and for the future.  

Patients aged 65+ urged to get flu protection. This is because people in this age group are more likely to become seriously ill and develop complications like pneumonia.  The flu vaccine will help provide protection during the autumn and winter months when older people are more vulnerable to flu.

Oxfordshire Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services Transformation Plan - Refresh 2017-2018

Public Health England launches a major new campaign in The Thames Valley to help ‘Keep Antibiotics Working’. The campaign warns people that taking antibiotics when they are not needed puts them at risk of a more severe or longer infection, and urges people to take their doctor’s advice on antibiotics.

Another route to the right care

Dr Kiren Collison to lead clinical work of OCCG.

The free phone app signposts you to local health services without delay.

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Backs Flu Vaccine Campaign

Invitation to public events on West Oxfordshire primary care

Share your views on developing primary care in north Oxfordshire at a meeting in Chipping Norton on 14 November.  

Healthcare services transformation decisions - update

Patients look forward to improved physiotherapy services in Oxfordshire

You are invited to attend Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s Board and Annual Public Meetings on Thursday 28 September at Jubilee House, Oxford Business Park South, OX4 2LH.

People across the Thames Valley (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire) will have new and improved access to urgent care services from 5 September 2017.

New SCAN project offers better care for patients.

Local residents are invited to attend Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (OCCG) Board meeting on Thursday 27 July 2017 at Sudbury House Hotel, London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AA  (9am to 12.45pm).

Oxfordshire CCG is supporting the national ‘Be Clear on Cancer - Respiratory Symptoms’ campaign to encourage people to get an earlier diagnosis for lung or heart disease.

Read a response from Horsefair Surgery and Oxfordshire CCG to the Care Quality Commission report.

Take part in a meeting to share your views on shaping GP services in north Oxfordshire.

Patients across the Thames Valley will be opening a new front door to urgent care services from September 2017.

National Diabetes Prevention Programme starts Oxfordshire roll-out.

Find out how you can get support your GP practice to improve services.

We are holding the first of two Extraordinary Board Meetings to consider the results of the Big Health and Care Consultation on proposals to change some healthcare services in the county.

Pharmacies across Oxfordshire are supporting national Carers Week 2017.

Read the latest Talking Health newsletter and keep up to date with the latest news and events at OCCG and our partners.

Local residents are invited to attend Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (OCCG) Board meeting on Thursday 25 May 2017 at Jubilee House,  Oxford Business Park (South), Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2LH (9am to 12.45pm).

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) must make changes to the timing for considering the outcome of the Big Health and Care Consultation (Phase One of the Oxfordshire Transition Plan) because of the forthcoming election (8 June) and the additional period of purdah.

You might need the help of a pharmacist over the May Bank Holiday (1 May) for advice on how best to treat your ailments like bad stomach, a cough or a headache.

The business case which sets out the information supporting proposals for transforming health services in Oxfordshire is available online.

Patients and the public in Oxfordshire have responded in their thousands to proposed changes to some health services in the county. The 12 week Big Health and Care Consultation, which launched on the 16 January, closed at midnight on Sunday 9 April.

You might need the help of a pharmacist over the weekend for advice on how best to treat your ailments like an upset stomach, a cough or a headache.

The Rapid Assessment Care Unit (RACU), at the Townlands Memorial Hospital is now open and caring for patients.

The new Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley-on-Thames was officially opened in a short ceremony yesterday (Tuesday) by Tim Stevenson OBE, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (pictured with David Smith, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire CCG).

Patients and the public are reminded that Oxfordshire’s ‘Big Health and Care Consultation’ on proposed changes to some healthcare services remains open until 9 April 2017.

Local residents are invited to attend Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (OCCG) Board meeting on Thursday 30 March 2017 at John Paul II Centre, Henley House, The Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AW (9am to 12.45pm).

Local people are invited to the next meeting of the Townlands Stakeholder Reference Group which will take place in public on Tuesday 28 March 2017 (11am to 1pm) in the council chamber at Henley-on-Thames Town Hall.

OCCG has been notified by the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, that the closure of Deer Park Medical Centre in Witney should go ahead as planned on 24 March as continuing the existing service is not now a safe or practical option.

The audio recordings of the question and answer sessions at public consultation events in Banbury, Chipping Norton and Didcot are now available to hear online, together with the video films shown as part of the presentations during the Big Health and Care Consultation.

Get involved and have your say on how the improved Thames Valley NHS 111 service will look by attending a stakeholder engagement and feedback event at at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford on Thursday 9 March (9am-1pm).

Three more public events have been added to the Big Care and Health Consultation in Oxfordshire.

Keep warm in winter - both inside and outdoors as it can help prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.

A Local Digital Roadmap (LDR) sets out the technology priorities for local councils and NHS organisations. Through better use of technology and working together, we can make sure that health and social care services are digitally enabled and fit for the future.

A special meeting of the watchdog committee that scrutinises the local NHS has been set for Thursday, March 7.

The Banbury Guardian has issued a correction to a story published on its online print and edition dated 17 January 2017.

Local people are invited to the next meeting of the Townlands Stakeholder Reference Group which will take place in public on Tuesday 24 January (10am to midday) in the council chamber at Henley-on-Thames Town Hall.

A pioneering service is to open its doors for the first time next week.

The NHS in Oxfordshire has launched Phase 1 of the 'Big Health and Care Consultation' to ask patients and the public what they think about possible changes to some healthcare services in the county.

Local residents are invited to attend Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (OCCG) Board meeting on Thursday 26 January at Jubilee House, 5510 John Smith Drive, Oxford Business Park (South) OX4 2LH (9am to 12.45pm).

From April this year, people at risk of Type 2 diabetes in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire will be offered tailored support to avoid the potentially life-threatening condition.

Health bosses in Oxfordshire are urging people to stop and consider all the options before going to accident and emergency departments in the county.

There's still time to protect young children from flu this winter.

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.

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) wants to reassure patients at the Kennington Health Centre that is working hard alongside GPs to secure the future of health services in Kennington.

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), the current provider of NHS 111, has been selected by the 10 clinical commissioning groups across the Thames Valley as the preferred provider to deliver an integrated urgent care service across the Thames Valley.

In June 2016, the Oxfordshire Healthcare Transformation Programme began wide engagement with with patients and public across the country in its 'Big Health and Care Conversation'.

Over recent years, the GPs at Kennington Health Centre have been working extremely hard to meet the challenges facing the practice, many of which also affect GP practices up and down the country.

Several roadshow events have already taken place in Banbury, Wantage, Oxford, Wallingford, Bicester, Henley-on-Thames and Witney but we still need to hear from more people in the Abingdon area.

The NHS in Oxfordshire is calling on young people, parents, patients, carers and people who work in Henley-on-Thames to have their say on the future of healthcare in the county.

We are holding 12 consultation events as part of the 'The Big Health and Care Conversation' across the county, where you can talk to clinicians and NHS staff and share your views on our proposals to change some health services.

From June to October 2016, patients and the public are invited to be involved in the development of proposals to transform the way health and care is delivered in the county through a series of roadshows.