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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.

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

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

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

James will start his new role on 18 May 2020.

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

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

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

More frail patients leave hospital promptly

Online service helps keep your home warm

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.

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

Invitation to OCCG Board Meeting

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.

Tips and advice for winter wellbeing

Age UK Oxfordshire to support patients leaving hospital.

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

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

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

Stock up your first aid kit for summer.

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

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.

Safe Haven launches for people living with mental health problems.

Order them at least 5 days before the bank holidays.

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.

You can submit a question for the Board meeting.

Information about cervical screening letters

Taking steps to reduce your diabetes risk

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

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

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.

Carers:  Show your badge for a free jab

Oxfordshire healthcare services start staff flu vaccinations

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.

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

Submit a question to the Board before the meeting.

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 

Heatwave advice

OCCG statement.

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.

Insect bites and stings

Statement from Louise Patten, chief executive

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). 

Pharmacy opening times over the May bank holiday

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find out where to go for health advice.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Another route to the right care

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.

Dr Kiren Collison to lead clinical work of OCCG.

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

Invitation to public events on West Oxfordshire primary care

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Backs Flu Vaccine Campaign

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.