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Live Well Oxfordshire Support and Care Guide for Adults 2018/19

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Your guide to support and care services in Oxfordshire • Support at home • Specialist care • Useful contacts • Care homes In association with

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Contents Welcome from Oxfordshire County Council 4 An introduction to care and support in Oxfordshire Health and wellbeing 5 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plus support when coming out of hospital Community activities 8 Getting involved with the community, day centres, advice on transport Keeping safe Advice on protecting vulnerable people and staying safe at home

Support and care – where do I start? How to get an assessment

Looking after someone Support for carers

Living at home 19 Remaining independent, improving your home plus support and care at home Support and care at home providers Home care providers

Housing options 38 How sheltered housing, extra care, or residential care might suit you Money and paying for support and care How social care is paid for plus benefit advice

Having your say 44 How to voice your opinions plus organisations to help you Care homes and care homes with nursing listings 49 Cherwell 49 Oxford 53 South Oxfordshire 57 Vale of White Horse 61 West Oxfordshire 65 Notes

Index

To obtain extra copies of this Guide call Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666.

Oxfordshire County Council’s distribution of this publication does not constitute their support or recommendation of any of the products or services advertised or listed within. The listings in this publication are supplied by the Care Quality Commission and neither Oxfordshire County Council nor Care Choices can be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

Alternative formats This Guide is available electronically at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk and www.carechoices.co.uk For those requiring the information in spoken word, there is also a Browsealoud option. If you would like a copy of the text in this leaflet in large print, Braille, audio tape or in another language, please call Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666.

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Welcome from Oxfordshire County Council We are pleased to welcome you to the 2018/19 edition of Live Well Oxfordshire, our guide for adults about care and support services in Oxfordshire. Whether you are arranging your own care or receiving support from the Council, the Live Well Oxfordshire guide is intended to introduce you to services in Oxfordshire and provides essential information about the care and support available to help you make informed decisions on how youâ€™d like to live your life. Our aim is to support you to live the life you want, as independently and safely as possible, and this guide will help you to find what is most appropriate for you. You may want to know about support that will help you to live at home and stay connected to your community, or how you can find the right place to live if you are no longer able to meet your needs safely at home. If you look after someone else who needs support and care, Live Well Oxfordshire can also help you to find the support you need for yourself.

You can also find a wide range of support services, activities and information in our online Live Well Oxfordshire directory, www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell We hope that Live Well Oxfordshire will be a useful publication for you and we welcome your feedback on it.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford Cabinet member for Adult Social Care Email: lawrie.stratford@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Kate Terroni Director for Adult Services Email: kate.terroni@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Support and care at home provider listings Cherwell Care homes Care homes with nursing Oxford Care homes Care homes with nursing

49 51

Banbury

CHERWELL

Adderbury

53 55

Deddington

WEST OXFORDSHIRE

Bicester Burford

South Oxfordshire Care homes Care homes with nursing Vale of White Horse Care homes Care homes with nursing

Woodstock

57 57 61 61

Kidlington

OXFORD

Witney Carterton

Faringdon Shrivenham

Wantage

Oxford Abingdon Didcot

Thame Chinnor

Wallingford Watlington

West Oxfordshire Care homes Care homes with nursing

Henley-onThames

65 67

VALE OF WHITE HORSE

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

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Health and wellbeing One You Modern life can sometimes make it hard to be healthy. But it’s never too late to improve your health – making small lifestyle changes such as eating well, drinking less alcohol, dealing with stress, can double your chances of being healthy at 70 and beyond. Our busy lives often mean that our own health is at the bottom of our list of

priorities. One You is here to remind you that your health matters. A good way to start is to take the free One You health quiz, ‘How Are You’. This provides personalised recommendations based on your results and directs you to tools and offers to help you take action where it’s most needed. Visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou

Keeping healthy and fit Staying active Being regularly active helps to prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. It also: • improves co-ordination, flexibility and muscle strength, which can help to reduce the risk of falls; • helps to ease depression and anxiety and improves sleep patterns; • helps to reduce high blood pressure; and • helps you maintain an ideal weight and can help with weight loss. Make activity part of your daily routine; once it’s a habit it’s easy to maintain and there are so many different ways to get active. Health walks are short, organised walks, led by trained volunteers from the local community. Health walks can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, friendly and supported environment where everyone can walk at their own pace. For more information on walking for health, visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ For information on health walks in Oxfordshire, visit www.oxspa.co.uk/health-walks Generation Games is Oxfordshire’s activity network for the over 50s. This free service will create a personal programme of activities for you, provide support and help to ensure your safety. For more information about signing up and Generation Games activities offered in

your local area, visit www.generationgames.org.uk If you would like more information on fitness activities available across Oxfordshire, visit www.getoxfordshireactive.org NHS Health Checks Everyone is at some risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia. The free NHS Health Check aims to help you lower your risk of developing these common but often preventable diseases. You will be invited for a free NHS health check with your GP once every five years if you are between 40 and 74 years old and have not already been diagnosed with vascular diseases or certain risk factors. The check will take around 20 to 30 minutes: • you will be asked some simple questions about your family history, whether you smoke and how much alcohol you drink; • your height, weight, sex, ethnicity and age will be recorded; • your blood pressure will be taken; • a simple blood test will check your cholesterol level; and • your body mass index (BMI) will be calculated. BMI is a measure of whether you’re a healthy weight for your height. You will receive free, personalised advice about what

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Keeping healthy and fit continued you can do to stay healthy. If the check highlights any potential issues, you will be offered advice and support to help you address them. For more information, visit www.healthcheck.nhs.uk Stopping smoking The Smoke Free Life Oxfordshire service gives free support to help people stop smoking. To find out more, call 0800 622 6360, email

info@smokefreelifeoxfordshire.co.uk or text QUIT to 66777. Alcohol and drug addiction If you need support or treatment for drug or alcohol misuse, contact Turning Point on 0300 013 4776 or visit www.turning-point.co.uk/oxfordshire-roadsto-recovery/ Alternatively, you can drop in to one of the hubs – no appointment needed. Please phone or see the website for hub addresses and exact opening times.

Dementia support Dementia Oxfordshire is a partnership between Age UK Oxfordshire, Guideposts and Young Dementia UK, who are bringing together their specialist expertise to develop and deliver a new Dementia Support Service for people of all ages. Dementia Oxfordshire’s aim is to be alongside people living with dementia and their families from the moment of diagnosis, ensuring that they have the information, advice and support they need to live as fully and happily as possible in their community.

Community-based dementia advisers and support workers are available across Oxfordshire and your doctor, district nurse, memory clinic and other professional service can refer you to them. They provide tailored information, advice and support to help people live well with dementia. Find out more about the support available by calling the local helpline on 01865 410210, available 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. You can also visit www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk or email info@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk

Dementia Oxfordshire can help you with advice on all aspects of dementia and the support that is available locally to help people to live well with dementia. There are activities, support groups and services to support people with dementia and their carers – such as memory cafés, community clubs, singing groups and telephone advice services.

Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing describes your mental state – how you are feeling and how well you can cope with dayto-day life. One in four of us will experience mental ill health each year, and people from all walks of life can be affected. Poor mental wellbeing can lead to issues such as depression and anxiety. Our mental wellbeing can change all the time. Having a sense of belonging, control, a purpose in life and positive relationships with other people are important parts of wellbeing.

Five simple actions can support positive mental wellbeing: 1. Connect – with people, friends, neighbours and communities around you. 2. Give – do something nice for others – a smile or helping with a task, volunteer with a local group.

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Mental wellbeing continued 3. Take notice – of your surroundings and experiences.

selection of libraries.

4. Keep learning – try something new, re-discover an old hobby, visit the library.

Self-help books can be very effective when read on their own, or when used with prescribed medication, counselling or therapy. They have been recommended by GPs and other health professionals and are designed to give practical information and advice.

5. Be active – walking, dancing, cycling, gardening. Reading Well – Books on Prescription Books and reading can have a great effect on your health and wellbeing. The Reading Well scheme aims to provide books for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The books are available online and in a

To find your local library, visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries Find out more at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/ content/reading-well

The Home Library Service The Home Library Service is offered in partnership with Age UK and the Royal Voluntary Service to people who are unable to visit the library themselves because of frailty, infirmity or a disability and who have no other means of accessing reading materials. Full-time carers and those who might need the service on a short-term basis following debilitating

illness or hospitalisation can apply too. The Home Library Service is free of charge, and there is no charge for requests or late returns. To register for this service or for further information, call the Home Library Service on 01865 810259 or email homelibraryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The Home Assessment Reablement Team (HART) The reablement service provided by HART allows you to leave hospital once your medical needs are stable; or to remain at home following a minor accident or illness, rather than being admitted into hospital or residential care. The service is provided by Oxfordshire University Hospitals Foundation Trust on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council. It will provide you with a period of support to help you regain your independence and

confidence in the skills you need to live at home safely. It is designed to be a short-term service of one or two weeks and can be extended up to a maximum of six weeks. Contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666 to find out more.

NHS continuing healthcare NHS continuing healthcare is a package of care provided to a person aged 18 or over to meet significant and complex physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of disability, accident or illness. It is funded solely by the NHS, and is free of charge

regardless of where it is delivered. NHS Continuing Healthcare support may be provided in a care home, a hospice or in a person’s own home. Visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-andsupport/nhs-continuing-care

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NHS 111 This number gives patients access to local NHS healthcare services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls from landlines and mobiles to 111 are free.

The service is part of a national programme to make it easier for the public to access urgent health services.

Community activities The Live Well Oxfordshire website This website brings together over 2,000 services and activities in one easy-to-search online directory: from residential care homes and care services to help you stay living at home, to transport services to get you out and about and new hobbies to enjoy. You’ll find useful information on a range of subjects, all aimed at giving you greater choice and control over the support and services you need.

Community Information Network Stay involved, informed, in touch. The Community Information Network exists to provide you with information on local support services and activities, money matters and social care. Whether you want to meet people, get help at home, find out about benefits and support, discover a computer or exercise class, or volunteer in your local community, the Community Information Network is here to help you. The service is free and operates across the county through information drop-ins, over the phone or visiting you at home.

where you live. You can meet them at community information events and drop-ins or you can give them a call. They can also visit you at home if you have difficulty getting out and about, want a family member to join you, or would rather talk privately. Tel: 0345 450 1276 Email: network@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/ community-information-network The Community Information Network is delivered by Age UK Oxfordshire in partnership with Volunteer Link-Up and supported by Oxfordshire County Council.

Your local Community Information Network team Your local Community Information Network team can help you find activities and support near to

Good Neighbour Schemes Good Neighbour schemes are local voluntary groups which offer a service in their community for those in need of help and support.

transport, collecting prescriptions, walking the dog, tidying up the garden, taking someone to hospital, doing a bit of shopping or changing a light bulb.

Good Neighbour Schemes offer befriending and practical help to older people – whether it’s

The service aims to help you to stay independent, safe and well.

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Good Neighbour Schemes continued Oxfordshire County Council is encouraging Good Neighbour Schemes in Oxfordshire to form and develop. There are now over 65 schemes up and running in Oxfordshire and new schemes are emerging all the time.

For more information, contact Age UK Oxfordshire on 0345 450 1276 or visit the relevant page on the Age UK website; go to www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/communityinformation-network

Voluntary organisations Headway Oxfordshire provides support and guidance to anyone affected by brain injury, along with their families and carers. Headway offers a range of services to support and help speed up recovery; from physical and mental therapy, to vocational support and training. For more information, call 01865 326263, email admin@headway-oxford. org.uk or visit www.headwayoxford.org.uk Age UK Oxfordshire works with older people and provides advice and information as well as a variety of services and support. There are opportunities for older people to take part in activities and to volunteer. Contact the team on 0345 450 1276 or email admin@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk Age UK’s national helpline is open 8.00am to 7.00pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays. Call 0800 678 1174. Alzheimer’s Society Oxfordshire, alongside partnership agencies, runs memory cafés, carers’ support groups and singing for the brain groups. For more information, call 01235 531989 or email oxford@alzheimers.org.uk

and registered disability charity that is run by its members and supports people with physical difficulties, including sensory impairments. Unlimited Oxfordshire is focused on ‘opening doors and widening horizons’ for people with disabilities, to enable everyone to have the same opportunities. The organisation campaigns with and on behalf of Oxfordshire residents, promoting their interests and working to resolve access issues and many other aspects of daily life. Call 0800 044 8192, email info@unltdox.org.uk or visit www.unltdox.org.uk Oxfordshire Association for the Blind supports children and adults who are blind or partially sighted, advising on and providing services and equipment that enable visually impaired people to live independent lives. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford OX1 4XL Helpline: 01865 725595 Email: admin@oxeyes.org.uk Web: www.oxeyes.org.uk

Autism Oxford raises awareness of the realities of living with autism and supports the development of autism services. The organisation offers training sessions and speaker events featuring people on the autism spectrum, family members and expert professionals in the field. Autism Oxford provides the Autism Alert Card Scheme, which offers a free card to anyone on the autism spectrum in Oxfordshire. The card can be used to let people know if you have autism. For more information, call 01844 353292 or email info@autismoxford.org.uk

Oxford Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre offers support to those living with hearing loss. It has no set opening times. To make an appointment or for more information, email info@deafdirect.org.uk

Unlimited Oxfordshire is a voluntary organisation

Oxfordshire Mind runs a wide range of services for

St Ebbe’s, Oxford OX1 1RL Tel: 01905 746301 Text: 07725 244129 Email: info@deafdirect.org.uk Web: www.deafdirect.org.uk Skype: deafdirect

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Voluntary organisations continued anyone over the age of 16 who is affected by mental health issues, including: • peer support groups for people with a shared experience of mental ill health; • free short courses on subjects like managing stress and becoming more assertive; • expert benefits advice for people with mental health issues;

Rethink Mental Illness is a national charity that offers support, information and advice to people affected by mental illness such as depression and schizophrenia. There is a service in Oxfordshire to support carers looking after people with mental illness. For more information, phone 01865 904499, email oxfordshirecarers@rethink.org or visit www.rethink.org

• support for people caring for someone with a mental health issue.

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that supports people to take control of their recovery, develop skills and lead meaningful lives. The organisation provides recovery groups, training and employment coaching to make this possible.

The charity has also compiled a directory of mental health services in Oxfordshire. Call 01865 247788, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday or visit www.oxmindguide.org.uk to search the directory.

Manzil Way, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1YH Tel: 01865 455821 Email: information@restore.org.uk Web: www.restore.org.uk

• signposting to other forms of help; • supported housing schemes; and

Day centres There are day centres for adults of all ages and needs in Oxfordshire. Organised by voluntary groups, they provide places where people can receive care and support and have fun socialising, while feeling at home and retaining their independence. They support adults with physical disabilities, older people and people with dementia, mental health issues or learning disabilities. Services are tailored to a person’s individual and cultural needs. They also provide a valuable break for carers. Day centres offer a range of activities, from computer classes to lunches, exercise groups to film clubs and they serve as community hubs where people can get social care and health advice and information. Oxfordshire County Council has eight Community Support Services centres which offer bespoke support activities for adults who have a learning disability, health needs relating to their age, a physical disability, dementia or mental health needs. Abingdon Community Support Service Audlett Drive, Abingdon OX14 3GD

Tel: 01865 897104 Email: abingdoncss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Banbury Community Support Service Neithrop Avenue, Banbury OX16 2NT Tel: 01865 897101 Email: banburycss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Bicester Community Support Service Launton Road, Bicester OX26 6DJ Tel: 01865 897105 Email: bicestercss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Didcot Community Support Service Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN Tel: 01865 897100 Email: didcotcss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Oxford Community Support Service Awgar Stone Road, Horspath, Driftway, Oxford OX3 7JQ Tel: 01865 897102 Email: oxfordcss@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Day centres continued Wallingford Community Support Service 51 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0DB Tel: 01865 897106 Email: wallingfordcss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Wantage Community Support Service Charlton Village Road, Wantage OX12 7HG Tel: 01865 897103 Email: wantagecss@oxfordshire.gov.uk Witney Community Support Service 6 Moorland Road, Witney OX28 6LF Tel: 01865 897107 Email: witneycss@oxfordshire.gov.uk There are also many smaller-scale activities around Oxfordshire such as lunch clubs, tea dances, church cafés and book clubs. Community Information Workers can let you know what’s available in your area. Call 0345 450 1276. Abingdon Headway Oxfordshire – Acquired Brain Injury Service Headway Oxfordshire, 4 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington OX1 5PL Claire Twinn Tel: 01865 326263 / 07775 022682 Email: clairetwinn@headway-oxford.org.uk West Way Day Centre, Botley Field House, West Way, Botley, Oxford OX2 9JN Elaine Spencer Tel: 07740 611971 Email: elaine.spencer@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Fielding Lunch Club Sibford Village Hall, Sibford Gower, Banbury OX15 5RW Keith Hicks Tel: 07802 317471 Email: keith@hicks-sibford.co.uk Orders of St. John Care Trust – Lake House The Green, Lake Walk, Adderbury OX17 3NG Sally Cross Tel: 01295 811183 Email: s.cross@osjct.co.uk Royal Voluntary Service – Cornhill Day Centre Cornhill Centre, Castle Street, Banbury OX16 5NT Stephen Kilsby Tel: 01295 264214 Email: stephen.kilsby@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk St Mary’s Thursday Club, Bloxham St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Church Street, Bloxham OX15 4ET Lynn Johnson Tel: 07979 594045 Email: lynnjohnson1988@btinternet.com Windmill Thursday Club (also known as Deddington Day Care) The Windmill Centre, Hempton Road, Deddington, Banbury OX15 0QH Annie Freeman Tel: 01869 338788 Email: anniefreemanx123@aol.co.uk Bicester and Kidlington

Banbury

Daybreak Oxford – The Lilacs (Kidlington) 11 Charlbury Close, Kidlington OX5 2BW Caroline Morris Tel: 01865 370658 Email: lilacs@daybreak-oxford.org.uk

Cluster Care Group The Sports Pavillion, Williamscott Road, Cropredy, Banbury OX17 1AE Maureen Sayer Tel: 07974 105947 Email: mosayer@uwclub.com

Forget Me Not Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, Cherwell OX26 6JT Jo or Mandy Tel: 07507 749931 Email: mail@forgetmenotbicester.co.uk

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Day centres continued >> Witney, Burford and Carterton

Email: anne.bishop2@homecall.co.uk

Bampton Bush Day Centre Old School Building, Church View, Bampton OX18 2JH Sally Proctor Tel: 01993 850479 Email: sallyproctor11@yahoo.co.uk Email: bushcentre@yahoo.co.uk

Wychwoods Day Centre The New Beaconsfield Hall, Shipton-under-Wychwood OX7 6BQ Katherine Gidman Tel: 01993 831479 Email: klgidman@gmail.com

Carterton Day Centre Lawton Avenue, Carterton OX18 3JY Lyn Stanley Tel: 07979 033526 Email: cartertondaycentre01@btinternet.com

Didcot Wallingford, Henley and Goring

Eynsham Day Centre Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham OX29 4QW Linda Young Tel: 01993 701082 or 07766 054602 Email: lindamckeer@hotmail.com Hanborough and District Day Centre (Elderberrys) Recreation Hall, Main Road, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8BJ Gill Battams Tel: 01993 881805 Email: gillybatt@icloud.com Woodstock, Charlbury and Chipping Norton Charlbury Day Centre The Garden Room, War Memorial Hall, Charlbury OX7 3QW Ruth Gould or Bob Tait Tel: 01608 811337 Email: taitsofbrice@tiscali.co.uk Highlands Day Centre 73 Burford Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5EE Joyce Taylor Tel: 01608 643320 Email: highlandschippingnorton@gmail.com Stonesfield Lunch Club The Old School, St James Centre, High Street, Stonesfield OX29 8PU Anne Bishop Tel: 01993 891414

Cholsey Day Centre The Old School, Marymead, Church Road, Cholsey OX10 9PQ Lin Harding Tel: 01491 652970 Email: cholseydaycentre@btconnect.com Good Companions, Nettlebed Sue Ryder Home, Nettlebed, Henley RG9 5DF Helen Sollis Tel: 01235 849434 Email: nettlebed@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk Goring and District Community Centre Luncheon Club Community Centre, Station Road, Goring RG8 9HB Denise Sayers Tel: 01491 873565 Email: sayers.denise1@gmail.com Headway Oxfordshire â€“ Community Group All Saints Youth and Community Hall, Roman Place, Didcot OX11 7ER Emma Riley Tel: 07775 022683 Faringdon, Grove and Wantage

Bromsgrove Day Centre Faringdon Baptist Church, Church Hall, Park Road, Faringdon SN7 7JF Sue Thrower Tel: 01367 240848 Email: smthrower@tiscali.co.uk Grove Day Centre School Lane, Grove OX12 7LB

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Day centres continued Christine Divalli Tel: 01235 770074 Email: christine.divall@ntlworld.com

Mrs Julie Wai or Miss Yasmin Yau Tel: 01865 204188 Email: admin@occac.org.uk

October Club – Day Centre for People with Dementia 1-3 The Cloisters, Wantage OX12 8AQ Teresa Taylor Tel: 01235 760428 Email: teresaoctoberclub@talktalk.net

Oxfordshire Older Chinese People Centre (Happy Place) West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BT Derek Ng Tel: 07712 836633 Email: oocpcandoisum@gmail.com

Oxford City

Dew Drop Lunch Club Dewdrop Inn, 258 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DX Ella Thomas Tel: 07827 235407 Daybreak Oxford – The Limes St Margaret’s Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford OX2 6TN Julia Powles Tel: 01865 510719 Email: limes@daybreak-oxford.org.uk Daybreak Oxford – Rosewood The Clockhouse, Long Ground, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX Julie Perks Tel: 01865 749349 Email: rosewood@daybreak-oxford.org.uk Headway Oxfordshire – Acquired Brain Injury Service 4 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5PL Claire Twinn Tel: 01865 326263 / 07775 022682 Orders of St. John Care Trust – Marston Court Marston Road, Oxford OX3 0DJ Sharon Fenn Tel: 01865 241526 Email: s.fenn@osjct.co.uk Oxfordshire Chinese Community Day Centre East Oxford Community Centre, 44b Princes Street, Oxford OX4 1DD

Thame, Wheatley, Watlington and Berinsfield Berinsfield Day Centre Adult Learning Centre, Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield OX10 7LZ Mrs Sheila Croft Tel: 01865 341487 Email: linmoi228@aol.com Chalgrove Day Centre Tuesdays: Chalgrove Village Hall, Baronshurst Drive, Chalgrove OX44 7TE Fridays: The Acreage, 39 High Street, Chalgrove OX44 7SJ Janet Betts Tel: 01844 279238 Email: janetbetts1@btinternet.com Chinnor Day Centre The Village Centre, High Street, Chinnor OX39 4HE Derek Luxford Tel: 01844 353733 Email: chinnorvc@hotmail.co.uk ShareCare Community Club, Holton Holton Village Hall, Holton OX33 1PR Helen Sollis Tel: 01235 849434 Email: holton@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk Thame and District Day Centre Thame Community Hospital, East Street, Thame OX9 3JT Gillian Coleman Tel: 01844 212080

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Day centres continued >> Email: Office@thameanddistrictdaycentre.co.uk

Email: dmh41@btinternet.com

Watlington and District Day Centre West Room, Old School Place, Gorwell, Watlington OX49 5QE Doreen Hobbs Tel: 01491 612209

Watlington and District Drop-in Centre 26b High Street, Watlington OX49 5PY Doreen Hobbs Tel: 01491 612209 Email: dmh41@btinternet.com

Adult learning Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, take up a new hobby, or progress at work, Oxfordshire Adult Learning at Abingdon and Witney College offers a wide range of courses designed to fit in with your lifestyle so that you can study in a way which suits you. For more information, call 01235 555585, email enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk or visit www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk

The University of the Third Age is an organisation of retired ‘but not retiring’ people who come together to learn. They do not run formal courses and no qualifications are necessary to join. Go to www.u3aoxford.org.uk to find out more about adult learning in Oxfordshire.

Travelling in Oxfordshire Community Transport Many groups across Oxfordshire provide transport services, from small volunteer car schemes to larger minibus schemes offering timetabled services. They are run largely by volunteers and do not make a profit, but may make a charge to cover expenses. If you find it difficult to get around, there may be a community transport service to help you: • call the Oxfordshire Travel Advice Line (Oxtail) on 0345 310 1111 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm) for free, impartial advice on transport options for older people or those with a high level of support needs; • search the national website www.ctonline.org.uk to find your local community-run transport service in any area of England; or

site/bus-passes or call Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666. Blue Badges The national Blue Badge Scheme helps people with severe walking difficulties who travel as drivers or passengers to park close to their destinations. For more information on the scheme and to apply, visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/disabledparking Parking Oxfordshire County Council may provide a disabled person’s parking place on a public road where there is a need. Residents can apply for one of these parking places to be provided close to their home or work. Download the application form at www.oxfordshire. gov.uk/cms/content/disabled-parking-places

• search the Oxfordshire Community Transport Directory, www.communityfirstoxon.org which contains information about community transport groups and services in the county.

Shopmobility Shopmobility is a free service offering loan of wheelchairs and electric scooters to people who need them for shopping and sightseeing.

Bus passes You must be eligible to apply for a bus pass. To find out more, visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-

Shopmobility services are available in various locations around Oxfordshire. To find out about services in your area, visit www.shopmobilityuk.org

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Public toilets – including accessible toilets District Councils (contact details on page 22) have a list of all public toilets in their area and can tell you how accessible they are. They’ll also let you know about local shops and businesses which have accessible toilets.

members of the public use their toilets whether they are buying anything or not. A full list of Community Toilet Scheme participants can be found on Oxford City’s website, www.oxford.gov.uk

The Changing Places website has a map of toilets that are fully accessible and have the equipment that disabled people may need. Visit www.changing-places.org

Some accessible toilets require a Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) key. To buy one, go to the Tourist Information shop on Broad Street, Oxford, call 0330 995 0400, visit www.disabilityrightsuk.org or email enquiries@disabilityrightsuk.org

Some businesses in Oxford have agreed to let

Keeping safe Trusted traders The ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme provides a list of reputable local businesses. Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards staff have checked local member businesses to ensure their trustworthiness

and compliance with the law. You can search the list of approved providers at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk

Scams and doorstep crime Scams are more common than most people realise. Every day, Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team hears from people who have lost money to a scam-artist or rogue trader. Some scams are one-offs that persuade you to part with a lump sum, while others go after your personal details so they can access your money or copy your identity. Cold calls, high-pressure sales tactics and automated voicemails asking for people’s details are just some of the tricks scammers are using. If you or someone you know have been a victim of a scam and would like advice, contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0345 404 0506, or call

Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 to report a scam. Unfortunately, there are also a number of traders that want to cheat people out of their money. A rogue trader may persuade a home owner to have work carried out on their property. This work is often unnecessary, may be charged at inflated prices, may be poorly done and often the trader will charge for work that hasn’t been completed. If you think a rogue trader has called in your area, please report it immediately by calling 01865 815000 or via the online form at www.oxfordshire. gov.uk/cms/content/doorstep-crime

Fire and rescue To reduce the chance of having a fire in your home, you need to be aware of the risks, how to prevent them and what to do should a fire occur. Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service offers free ‘Safe and Well’ visits to vulnerable members of the

community. Your home will be assessed for fire risk, and if required, free smoke alarms will be fitted. The visit will also cover home escape plans and provide advice to lower fire risk. Visit www.365alive.co.uk to find out more.

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Keeping warm in winter It’s important to stay safe and keep warm in winter. The Age UK website has some excellent tips on preparing for and coping with cold weather; visit www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/healthwellbeing

Better Housing Better Health (BHBH) is a one stop shop for a range of free services aimed at helping Oxfordshire residents reduce energy bills and keep warm and well at home. Contact BHBH on 0800 107 0044 or visit www.bhbh.org.uk

Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults Too many adults suffer abuse and neglect, sometimes at the hands of relatives or people in trusted positions. The abuse can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional or financial, or it can arise from neglect. Organisational abuse may occur within an institution or specific care setting such as a hospital or care home, or where care is provided in a person’s own home. It may range from a one-off incident to ongoing ill-treatment. If you are worried about contacting the police, you can contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team to talk things over on 0345 050 7666. You can also report any concerns about an adult online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/safeguardingadults

Further information is also available on the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board website at www.osab.co.uk If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999. Domestic abuse Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse services offer emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse. Call the helpline on 0800 731 0055 between 9.30am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday or 10.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday, or visit www.reducingtherisk.org.uk There is also a National Domestic Abuse Helpline which is open 24-hours, call 0808 200 0247.

Protecting children and young people If you are worried about a child or young person’s wellbeing, or think they may be at risk of harm or being abused or neglected, let someone know. There are various organisations you can speak to but if you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999. You can also get advice and help from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children helpline on 0808 800 5000 or via email on help@nspcc.org.uk

You can contact Oxfordshire County Council whether you are a concerned member of the public, a child or young person who is being harmed, or a parent or carer who feels at risk of harming a child. Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team Tel: 0345 050 7666 Emergency Duty team (outside office hours) Tel: 0800 833 408

Support and care – where do I start? This Guide will give you a good starting point to help you think about options and provide you with information so that you can find solutions to help you to remain independent and well. Family, friends and neighbours can often be an invaluable source of

help and support, and there is a network of voluntary, community and faith organisations in Oxfordshire as well as care homes and providers of care and support in your own home. If you have access to the internet, the online Live Well Oxfordshire directory contains a

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Support and care – where do I start? continued range of support services, activities and information. You can search the directory at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Oxfordshire County Council’s Adult Social Care pages at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk also have further information and advice to support you.

Assessment Anyone who thinks they may have a need for social care support can ask the Council for an assessment of their needs. If you have difficulty with day-to-day activities, such as getting washed and dressed or getting yourself something to eat, then you may be eligible for support from Oxfordshire County Council.

The assessment is an opportunity to understand your situation, the needs you may have and your strengths and capabilities. It should take your personal wishes into account in deciding what sort of care, advice or information you need. You can arrange an assessment either for yourself or for someone else:

Being ‘eligible’ means that, because of illness or disability, you need support and care to manage some of the basics of everyday life, such as eating, using the toilet, maintaining relationships or keeping yourself safe at home. The Council conducts assessments using national eligibility criteria for both adults with care and support needs and carers with support needs to work out if you are eligible. You have the right to have an assessment regardless of your ability to pay for the support you may need. The assessment may be over the telephone or faceto-face, and, in the future, you will also be able to complete the assessment online.

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Planning your support If the assessment finds that you do have needs for care and support which are eligible to be met by the Council, you will be helped to make a support plan. This will look at what you want to achieve and outline the ways in which you want your needs to be met, and will include the Council telling you how much meeting your needs is likely to cost – known as a Personal Budget. A Personal Budget helps you to have control over your life, identify your needs and the things you want to do and, if you wish,

manage your own support. If you are eligible for financial support from the Council, you can choose to have your Personal Budget paid to you as a Direct Payment, which means you can plan exactly how to use it to meet your needs. Contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk to find out more.

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Looking after someone Caring can be very stressful but you are not alone. At any one time in Oxfordshire, over 60,000 people are providing unpaid care for a family member, friend or neighbour. It is important that you take time to look after yourself while you are caring for someone else. You may not see yourself as a ‘carer’ – you see yourself as a son, daughter, partner, friend or neighbour. But if you regularly support and care for someone who could not manage without you then you are a carer and there is help available to support you to carry on with this vital work. If you provide unpaid support to someone who could not manage without your help, the law says you have the right to have your own needs assessed,

even if the person you care for has refused support services or an assessment of their own needs. This assessment, called a ‘Carers’ Assessment’, gives you the chance to say what you need as a carer, and to find out what support might be available to help you to continue in your caring role while still being able to pursue your own interests or lifestyle. Your physical and emotional wellbeing and quality of life are at the heart of the assessment. Your Carers’ Assessment will result in a support plan that will give you information about services available, and other ideas for supporting you in your caring role. You may also be eligible for a payment to spend on things that make your caring role easier.

Respite care and short breaks Respite is alternative care or support for the ‘caredfor’ person which enables the carer to have a break from their caring role. It can range from a break of a few hours during the day so that the carer can go out, to a longer break of a week or more. A respite service may be provided in the home, for example a care worker can come in to look after the cared-for person, or in another place such as a care home or

respite centre. Respite is considered to be a service for the person being cared for. If they have a Personal Budget for their own needs (see page 17), they could use that money to pay for it. A financial assessment of the person being cared for will confirm whether they need to pay towards the cost of this service.

Carers Oxfordshire Carers Oxfordshire is a free service providing information, advice and support to unpaid carers of adults in Oxfordshire to help them balance work and caring responsibilities. The service has four elements: • a telephone and web-based information service, providing information about benefits and entitlements, support services, carers’ breaks,

emergency back-up, employment and much more; • an outreach support service – providing advice and support over the phone and face-to-face; • a network of peer support groups; and • training and wellbeing opportunities. Call 0345 050 7666 or visit www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk

Young carers A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who may be caring for someone in their family either physically or emotionally because of an illness or disability including mental health issues like

depression and addiction. The Oxfordshire Young Carers Service works with schools, professionals and services to support young

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Young carers continued carers and their families across the county. Call the Young Carers Service at Oxfordshire County Council

on 07919 298263 or email young.carers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Carers’ benefits Carer’s Allowance If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and you are over 16, you may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. However, you cannot claim it if you are in full-time education or employment and it can affect other benefits or pension you receive. Carer Premium If you are over 65 and you claim Carer’s Allowance, you may be able to get extra money added to your existing benefits or credits. This is called Carer Premium.

let carers build up qualifying years for the basic State Pension and additional State Pension. This means that there will be no gaps in your National Insurance record if you have to take on caring responsibilities. See www.gov.uk for more information about benefits.

Carer’s Credit Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit which will

Resource for those supporting children with additional needs My Family, Our Needs is an online resource providing impartial information for parents, carers and practitioners supporting children from birth to 25 years with additional needs. As well as guidance,

policy and signposting, there is a lifestyle section for parents covering topics such as health and wellbeing, work, family and relationships. Visit: www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk

Living at home For many people, it is important to stay in their own familiar surroundings near to friends and family and to retain their independence. But some of us may need a little extra help. If you are finding it difficult

to manage, adaptations to your home or equipment may make your life easier and safer, or someone could help you with personal care to enable you to keep your independence.

Adapting your home Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team takes referrals for occupational therapy, which can help identify whether you would benefit from any equipment, from simple solutions such as a walking aid, to major adaptations such as walk-in showers. If you have difficulty with day-to-day activities such as getting washed and dressed, an assessment by a

social worker can help you find out if you are eligible for a Personal Budget to pay for the support you need. See page 17 for more information. For further information, call Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ equipmentaidsadaptations

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Equipment, aids and gadgets Assistive Technology Assistive Technology refers to devices that can be used to increase your independence and safety and help you with day-to-day tasks. It can also give you, your family, carers or professionals the peace of mind that help is available when you need it and can help determine how you are managing at home if you have memory issues. Assistive Technology can help you to: • remember to have something to eat or drink, take medication or go to an appointment; • keep safe at home, through smoke, flood, or fall detectors; • request immediate help;

• special clocks can help with knowing the date and time and distinguishing between day and night; • devices can help you remember to eat and drink regularly or at specific times; and • programmed prompts could remind you to take your mobility aid, keys, purse, etc. when going out. Risk of wandering/‘purposeful walking’: • sensors can be placed inside the home to alert a carer or family member, for example if a person gets out of bed at night; and • tracking systems using GPS/mobile phone technology can locate someone outdoors.

• keep safe when you’re out and about; and • reassure family, friends and carers that you are safe. Assistive Technology ranges from very simple gadgets, such as medication aids (boxes with compartments for days of the week and times of day), to Telecare (devices that can automatically and remotely monitor emergencies and call for help). Telecare Telecare is a term used to describe devices (for example, movement, flood, gas, and smoke or fall detectors) that automatically send a signal when a problem is detected and calls for assistance. Personal pendants are also available as part of Telecare; when pressed, a trained operator assesses the nature of the emergency and reacts accordingly. Simple gadgets A range of gadgets exists to remind or enable you to do something, or alert a family member or carer living with you that you need help. These gadgets are sometimes referred to as standalone Assistive Technology. Here are some examples of difficulties that Assistive Technology can help address: Risk of falling: • sensors/lights may help, particularly at night, for example, when getting up to go to the toilet. Memory difficulties: • equipment can remind you to take medication on time or remember GP appointments;

Difficulty summoning help: • waterproof pendant alarms and care phones may help somebody call for help in an emergency. Determining a person’s care needs: • movement sensors can help assess how well a person is managing at home. Will I have to pay for my Assistive Technology? If you arrange this through Oxfordshire County Council, you will have a financial assessment to work out what contribution you need to make to the cost of Assistive Technology. Standalone Assistive Technology is provided based on your need for the equipment and does not require a financial assessment. How can I find out more and get an assessment of my needs? Oxfordshire County Council can tell you about the full range of options available, simply visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/assistivetechnology – you will also be able to fill out an online form to request an assessment. If you are unable to access the internet, call the Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666 and let them know that you’re interested in Assistive Technology. Once you have identified equipment that might help with your support needs, use the checklist opposite to make sure it’s right for you.

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Assistive Technology checklist

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We suggest you consider the following questions before buying any Assistive Technology. If you are in any doubt about what technology might help meet your needs, you can contact your council or visit www.asksara.org.uk You can download and print this checklist at www.carechoices.co.uk/checklists

Suitability Does the equipment support your specific needs?

Is it portable? Will it need to be installed by a professional?

Are you willing to use it?

Can the retailer provide you with training in using the equipment?

Will it fit into your everyday life and routine?

Reliability

Have you tried a demo of the equipment? Do you understand what the equipment is for? Do you need to take it with you when you leave the house? Is it transportable? Does the equipment have any limitations that would make it unsuitable for you? Will it work alongside any assistive technology you already have?

Usability Does the equipment need a plug socket, and could its wire cause a trip hazard? Is a simpler piece of equipment available, e.g. a pill case rather than an automated pill dispenser? Is it easy-to-use? Can you read/hear it clearly and are any buttons big enough for you? Are you able to use it? Are there any aspects you donâ€™t understand?

Can you speak to someone who already uses it? Have you read reviews of the particular piece of equipment you are looking at? Consider these before making your purchase. Is it durable? If you might drop it, is it likely to break? Does it require batteries? Find out how often they will need changing and whether the equipment will remind you to do this. Will it work if you have pets or live with other people, e.g. could someone else set off a sensor alarm by accident?

Cost Are there alternative solutions that might be free of charge? Will you need to pay a monthly charge? Do you know how much it costs?

Notes To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Improving your home Each District Council in Oxfordshire provides the following assistance to help residents remain safe, secure, independent and warm in their own homes. Disabled Facilities Grants A Disabled Facilities Grant can help eligible disabled people adapt their homes to make their lives easier. This is a means-tested grant – whether you can receive it depends on your other sources of income. To apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant, you must first be assessed by an occupational therapist (see page 19). Essential Repair Grants This is a means-tested grant for home owners. An Essential Repairs Grant of up to £5,000 can be made available to eligible people to help with essential repairs to the home. Flexible Home Loans This loan scheme for owners and occupiers aged 60 and over is designed to help improve the comfort, safety and security of, and help with repairs to, your home. Small Repairs Service The Small Repairs Service is available to owners, occupiers and tenants who are aged 60 and over, disabled and suffering from a long-term health condition. This service covers small plumbing, electrical and basic household repairs. There will be

a labour charge as well as the cost of any materials used. Insulating and heating your home efficiently If you are struggling with your fuel bills or need information on how to keep warm in winter, call the Oxfordshire Affordable Warmth helpline on 0800 107 0044 for free, impartial advice on: • reducing your energy bills; • heating your home affordably and efficiently; and • grants and financial assistance. Contact your District Council to find out more about all of the schemes above. Cherwell District Council Tel: 01295 227001 Oxford City Home Improvement Agency Tel: 01865 252788 South Oxfordshire Tel: 01235 422403 Vale of White Horse Tel: 01235 422403 West Oxfordshire Tel: 01993 861000

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Making life easier at home In the living room

Plug with handle

Easi-reach

YB NOR

Chair raisers

WHAT IS DIFFICULT?

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

GETTING IN/OUT OF CHAIRS

• Block of foam in chair base • Buy ready-made chair raisers •B uy a chair at the right height • Take regular, gentle exercise

• Buy an electric riser chair

OPENING/CLOSING WINDOWS

• Move furniture out of the way • Install/purchase a fan • Buy a tool to open/close windows

• I nstall environmental controls or air-conditioning • Install new windows

CONTROLLING THE HEATING

• Change the switches for ease of use • Fit a timer switch • Purchase a standalone heater

• Move the heating controls • Install new or additional heating system

KEEPING WARM

•U se a trolley to transport the fuel for your fire • Replace the fire with a heater • Apply for a winter fuel payment

• Insulate your house • Swap to a cheaper heating system • Change to a simpler heating system

TURNING LIGHTS ON/OFF

• Install a light switch toggle • Purchase a socket extension • Purchase handi-plugs

• Move the light switches • Replace the light switches • Install environmental controls

HEARING THE TV

• Use subtitles • Purchase wireless headphones

• Request an assessment for a hearing aid • Install a room loop

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Making life easier at home continued In the bedroom

Pillow raisers

Easy grip scissors

M T W T F S S

Bed raisers

WHAT IS DIFFICULT?

Pill dispenser

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

GETTING IN AND OUT OF BED

• Learn new ways of moving safely • Purchase a leg lifter • Raise the bed • Fit grab rails

• Use a transfer board • Buy an electric adjustable bed • Install a hospital bed • Use a hoist

SITTING UP IN BED, TURNING OR ROLLING OVER

• Change to less heavy bedding • Learn new ways of moving safely • Purchase a pillow raiser • Change the mattress

• Buy a bed cradle/bed ladder • Use a bed lever • Buy a specialised mattress • Install a drop-down rail • Install an over-bed pole

KEEPING WARM IN BED

• Buy a heavier duvet • Buy thermal clothing

• Buy an electric blanket (make sure it’s tested regularly)

GETTING DRESSED

• Learn new ways of dressing • Buy alternative/adaptive clothing • Buy simple gadgets: long-handled shoe horn; dressing stick; button hook • Contact n (see below) for an assessment

• Consider home support

CUTTING YOUR NAILS

• Buy easy grip scissors

• See a podiatrist

TAKING YOUR TABLETS

•A sk for an easy-open bottle • Keep a note of when you take a tablet • Get a pill dispenser

• Get an automatic pill dispenser • Ask someone to prompt you

READING THE TIME

• Buy a clock with large numbers

• Buy a clock that ‘speaks’

n Call 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Making life easier at home continued In the kitchen

Teapot tipper

Large handled cutlery

Pan handle holder

Liquid level indicator

Chopping board with spikes

Perching stool

WHAT IS DIFFICULT?

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

REACHING INTO CUPBOARDS

• Rearrange your cupboards/surfaces • Buy an Easi-Reacher or Handi-Reacher

• Alter the spring in the doors • Lower or raise the cupboards

USING TAPS AND SWITCHES

• Fit tap turners • Purchase Handi-Plugs

• Change switches • Raise or reposition taps • Fit lever taps or new taps • Alter the kitchen

PREPARING/COOKING FOOD

• Sit at a table •C onsider kitchen gadgets including: knife with a thick handle; chopping board with spikes; pan handle holder; teapot tipper; lid gripper

• Use a food processor • Purchase a perching/high stool • Buy a trolley • Raise/lower work surface •M ake space under worktop for your knees when sitting

MOVING AROUND KITCHEN

• Re-organise the furniture

• Review mobility equipment • Adapt the kitchen

EATING AND DRINKING

• Use large handled cutlery • Use a non-slip mat • Use a lightweight cup/mug • Use a cup with two handles • Contact n (see below) for an assessment

• Buy a trolley

LAUNDRY/IRONING

• Install a wall-fixed ironing board

• Raise/lower washing machine

• Consider home support for meal times

n Call 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Making life easier at home continued In the bathroom

Grab rail

Shower board

Toilet seat and support frame

Tap turners

Long-handled sponges

WHAT IS DIFFICULT?

Raised toilet seat

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

WASHING HANDS, FACE AND BODY

• Install tap turners • Buy a long-handled sponge • Purchase a flannel strap • Contact n (see below) for an assessment

• Install lever taps or new taps • Purchase a stool • Raise or lower basin • Consider home support

HAVING A BATH

• Purchase a non-slip mat • Buy a long-handled sponge • Use a half-step • Install grab rails • Use a bath board or bath seat

• Install a bath lift • Use a hoist • Replace the bath with a shower • Convert to a wet room • Consider home support

DRYING YOURSELF

• Use a non-slip mat • Purchase a towelling gown

• Change the floor covering • Purchase a hot air body dryer

USING THE TOILET

• Install a raised toilet seat • Use a combined toilet seat and support frame • Install a flush lever extension • Contact n (see below) for an assessment

• Review mobility equipment • Consider home support

CLEANING TEETH

• Purchase a toothbrush gripper • Buy an electric toothbrush • Use a stool

HAVING A SHOWER

• Have a strip wash • Use non-slip mats • Purchase a half-step • Contact n (see below) for an assessment

• Use a shower board • Use a shower chair or stool • Replace shower controls • Consider home support

n Call 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

For further information about Oxfordshire County Council services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Falls prevention The Oxfordshire Falls Prevention Service helps people to avoid falls and regain confidence following a fall. Specialist nurses offer a detailed assessment

and make recommendations about medication, physiotherapy and home adaptations. Contact the Falls Information Line on 01865 903400.

Delivered meals Frozen meals can be delivered to your home and you can also hire small freezers and microwaves from Wiltshire Farm Foods.

Call the 24-hour customer helpline on 0800 077 3100 or visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com to find out more.

Support and care at home Having care and support in your own home is an excellent way to get the help you need to stay safe in familiar surroundings whilst retaining your independence. You may choose to use a care agency or employ your own personal assistant.

Capital assets could include additional property, shares and other relevant assets. The £23,250 figure does not include the value of the home in which you live if you are receiving care at home, but may include any other properties you own.

Personal assistants carry out a range of tasks, for example, helping you to get dressed, cook, or supporting you to go out. If you hire a personal assistant, you become an employer and there are responsibilities that come with this.

If you choose not to have a financial assessment, you will be responsible for paying the full cost of your care and support.

All home care providers are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which publishes inspection reports and quality ratings on its website www.cqc.org.uk/ When considering a service, it’s a good idea to check the CQC report. Before you make any decisions regarding care, be sure to contact several providers and ask for a ‘Service User’s Guide’ and their charges and a draft contract between you and the provider. Paying for support and care at home Depending on your financial circumstances, you may have to pay for some or all of the cost of support and care you need at home. The Council will carry out a financial assessment to work out whether you have to contribute. This will look at your capital, savings and income. If you have savings or other capital assets over £23,250 then you would be expected to pay for the full cost of your care and support.

To find out more visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/payingcare or contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666. More information on paying for care can be found on page 42. The standards you can expect If you receive support at home from a care agency, these standards will set out what you can expect. Oxfordshire County Council uses these standards to monitor the quality of services. Home care staff will: • introduce themselves when they arrive; • know you and your support plan; • be trained to deliver the support you need; and • always deliver support to a good standard. When your home care worker visits you, they will: • focus their attention on you; • be pleasant and treat you with dignity and respect;

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Support and care at home continued • do their best to arrive on time and let you know by phone if they will be late; • tell you when they are leaving; • check to see how they can best support you at the start of each visit; • not rush you – they will help you at a pace that suits you; • carry out all agreed tasks; • make sure that you are comfortable at all times;

If you have any compliments, comments and/ or complaints about the support you receive, please contact your care agency; usually, talking to someone in the service can put it right. If not, please call Oxfordshire County Council on 01865 323589, email commentsandcomplaints@oxfordshire.gov.uk or write to Comments and Complaints Service, Freepost RRYR-XTBE-GBTZ, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND.

• communicate and discuss topics that interest you; • check you are happy with the support you are given and encourage you to feed back where they can improve; • show you your care record if you ask for it; and • be aware that their visit may affect other household members. These standards have been jointly written by people who receive care in their home and home care support agencies. Advertisement

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Accommodating your needs

How long has the agency been operating?

Can the agency accommodate your needs if they increase? Ask about the process for this.

How long are staff allocated per visit? Can you contact the agency in an emergency or outside office hours? Does the agency have experience with your specific needs?

Staff Are you likely to be visited by different staff each day? Are all staff checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service? Will you be notified in advance if your care worker is on holiday or sick? Are staff matched to you specifically, based on your needs and preferences? Can you meet your care worker(s) before they start? Does the agency have both male and female staff?

Does the agency have a training scheme in place? Are all staff trained to a certain level? Are staff able to help with administering medication if required? Is there a way for staff to communicate with each other about the support they provide when they visit you? How?

Regulation Will your support plan be reviewed at regular intervals? Can you see the agency’s contract terms? Can you lodge a complaint easily? Are complaints dealt with quickly? Can you see a copy of the agency’s CQC registration certificate and quality rating?

Notes *See page 27.

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Support and care at home providers 1 TO 1 CARE Oxford Tel: 01865 343134

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C3 CARE LTD Watlington Tel: 01491 220020

ACQUIRE CARE LTD Oxford Advert outside back cover & 32 Tel: 01865 601010 OP D LDA MH YA AD

CARE BUREAU LTD, THE – DOMICILIARY CARE – BANBURY Banbury OP D PD LDA MH SI YA Tel: 01295 340010

ALINA HOMECARE BANBURY Banbury Tel: 01295 793222 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD AMBER HEALTHCARE Abingdon Tel: 01235 531616

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AUTUMN YEARS CARE Thame Tel: 07938 483356 BAILEY CARE SERVICES Abingdon Tel: 01235 537124

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BARNARDO’S SYCAMORE RESOURCE CENTRE Banbury Tel: 01295 263317 PD LDA SI BARNARDO’S VIKING HOUSE Oxford Tel: 01865 762506

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BICESTER PA AND CARE LLP – BICESTER INNOVATION CENTRE Bicester Tel: 07741 207713 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA BLUEBIRD CARE (CHERWELL) Bicester Tel: 01869 324293

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CARE COMPASSION AND CONVERSATION LTD Chipping Norton OP D PD SI YA Tel: 01608 648656 CARE NET, THE Witney Tel: 01993 222222

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CARE OUTLOOK (OXFORD) Oxford Tel: 01865 771348

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CARE ROUNDERS LTD Oxford Tel: 07538 486070 CARE WITH CARE Witney Tel: 01865 882219

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CARE WITH DIGNITY PARTNERSHIPS Abingdon OP D LDA YA Tel: 01235 522738 CARE2CARE Didcot Tel: 01235 810851

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CAREMARK (OXFORD) Oxford OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD Tel: 01865 777700

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CAREMARK (WEST OXFORDSHIRE & CHERWELL) Woodstock OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD Tel: 01993 810918

OP Older people (65+) D Dementia PD Physical disability LDA Learning disability, autism Service User Bands MH Mental health SI Sensory impairment YA Younger adults AD People who misuse alcohol or drugs This provider list has been provided to Care Choices, the publisher of this Guide, by the Care Quality Commission.

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CHARTERVILLE CARE AT HOME LTD Witney OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD Tel: 01993 775515 CHERRY CARE SERVICES LTD Witney Tel: 01993 402200 CHERWELL CARE SERVICES LTD – 50 BUCKNELL ROAD Bicester Tel: 01869 243839 CHILTERN CENTRE, THE Henley-on-Thames Tel: 01491 575575 CLARK CARE SERVICES Reading Tel: 07725 972580 COUNTYWIDE CARING LTD – DOMICILIARY CARE OFFICE Wallingford Tel: 01865 858895

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ELITE CARE AGENCY Bicester Tel: 01869 247779

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CROSSROADS CARE (OXFORD) Oxford OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD Tel: 01865 260280

GOLDEN SERVICES CARE LTD Wantage Tel: 01235 764422

CRYSTAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD T/A EVERYCARE OXFORD Oxford OP D PD MH SI YA Tel: 01865 778330

GOLDSMITH PERSONNEL LTD (OXFORDSHIRE) Chipping Norton OP D PD LDA MH SI YA Tel: 01608 642064

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Support and care at home providers continued GREIGCARE LTD Banbury Tel: 01295 266224 HENLEY CARE LTD Henley-on-Thames Tel: 01491 842915

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HERITAGE HEALTHCARE OXFORD SOUTH Oxford Tel: 01865 950464 OP D PD MH SI YA HF TRUST – NORTH OXFORDSHIRE DCA Banbury Tel: 01295 267906 HF TRUST – OXON VALE DCA Abingdon Tel: 01865 407376

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HF TRUST – SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE & BERKS DCA Abingdon Tel: 07776 100871 OP LDA YA HOME HELPERS CARE LTD – 25 THE NURSERY Abingdon Tel: 01235 848822 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE NORTH OXFORDSHIRE Banbury Tel: 01295 237237 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE SWINDON AND VALE OF WHITE HORSE Swindon Tel: 01793 232585 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA HOMECOMFORTS Chinnor Tel: 01844 354994

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ISIS COURT (OSJCT) Donnington Tel: 01865 748301 JES CARE SERVICES LTD Oxford Tel: 07879 201932

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KCARE NURSING AGENCY LTD Cowley Tel: 01865 779455 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD LAUREL LEAF SUPPORT LTD Witney Tel: 01993 358060

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LIFE PATH TRUST LTD Oxford Tel: 01865 989486

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LIFECARERS (CHERWELL) Bloxham Advert page 34 Tel: 01295 675070 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD LIFECARERS WEST OXFORDSHIRE Witney Advert page 34 Tel: 01993 835101 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD MACINTYRE CENTRAL ENGLAND SUPPORT Oxford Tel: 07917 080992 LDA YA MAYOTT HOUSE (OSJCT) Abingdon Tel: 01235 538387

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MIHOMECARE – CARTERTON Carterton Tel: 01993 846099

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MOORSIDE PLACE (OSJCT) Kidlington Tel: 07971 972877

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HOUSING & CARE 21 – STANBRIDGE HOUSE Banbury Tel: 0370 192 4000 OP D PD

MUMBY’S HOMECARE SUPPORT LTD Frilford Tel: 01865 391187 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD

ICE CENTRE, THE Carterton Tel: 01993 846240

MY CARER Faringdon Tel: 01367 244014

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Support and care at home providers continued NORTH CHERWELL SUPPORTED LIVING SCHEME Banbury OP D PD LDA MH SI YA Tel: 01295 236950

PATERSON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Bicester Tel: 01869 325530 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD

OASIS PRIVATE CARE LTD Abingdon Tel: 01235 821223

PEACEFULLIVING OXFORDSHIRE Banbury Tel: 07832 791284 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA

OLIVE TREE SERVICES Witney Tel: 07721 421400

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OPTALIS EXTRA CARE OXFORDSHIRE Abingdon Tel: 01235 523880 ORCHARD MEADOWS (OSJCT) Banbury Tel: 01295 230124 OXFORD AUNTS Oxford Tel: 01865 791017

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OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST – HQ Oxford OP D MH YA AD Tel: 01865 901000 OXFORD HOUSE Henley-on-Thames Tel: 01491 578758

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PECHIV CARE SERVICES Abingdon Tel: 01235 798202

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PETYPHER HOUSE (OSJCT) Abingdon Tel: 07971 972877 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA PLL CARE SERVICES Witney Tel: 01993 866144

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PREMIER PERSONAL CARE LTD Henley-on-Thames Tel: 01491 411144 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD REAL LIFE OPTIONS Oxford Tel: 07726 695850

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RESPONSE Oxford Tel: 01865 410591

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OXFORD SUPPORTED LIVING SCHEME Oxford OP D PD LDA MH SI YA Tel: 01865 594240

RICHMOND VILLAGE WITNEY DCA Witney Advert page 62 Tel: 01993 764421 OP D YA

OXFORDSHIRE CHILDREN – YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES Oxford Tel: 01865 256600

RISBOROUGH CARERS LTD Thame Tel: 01844 212271 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA AD

OXFORD PRIVATE CARE Oxford Tel: 01865 861944

PADDOCKS, THE (OSJCT) Milton Under Wychwood Tel: 01993 832962

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ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY – OXFORD DOMICILIARY CARE Oxford Tel: 0800 808 1111

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Support and care at home providers continued SAINT ANDREWS LTD Kidlington Tel: 01865 841362

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SURECARE OXFORDSHIRE Abingdon Tel: 01235 798867 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA

SEEABILITY OXFORDSHIRE SUPPORT SERVICE Banbury OP PD LDA MH SI YA Tel: 01295 268543

TOWSE COURT (OSJCT) Reading Tel: 01491 872988

SHOTOVER VIEW (OSJCT) Oxford Tel: 01865 415116

WE-CARE-RECRUITMENT LTD Oxford Tel: 01865 987571 OP D PD LDA SI YA

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SPECIAL SEVEN CARE (OXFORD) Oxford Tel: 01865 988972 OP D PD LDA MH YA STAR PROJECTIONS LTD T/A EATON CARE SERVICES Wantage Tel: 01235 352776 OP D PD LDA MH YA STYLE ACRE Wallingford Tel: 01491 838760

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Housing options Sheltered or retirement housing Sheltered and retirement housing is provided by housing associations and some District Councils. Sheltered housing, which is mostly available for rent

only, is a practical step if you would like more security and companionship and, for some, additional help and support.

Extra Care housing Extra Care housing allows older and disabled people with care needs to rent or buy their own home with round-the-clock care if needed. This ensures that residents have peace of mind knowing they are able to live safely in their home. For many, Extra Care housing is an alternative to residential care. The look of the accommodation varies enormously; some are new, purpose-built retirement villages, others are modernised sheltered housing schemes with extra services on-site. Many offer a choice of accommodation such as flats or bungalows, for sale or rent.

What all residents of Extra Care housing have in common is the security of owning or renting your own home, control over your finances and the peace of mind that goes with having 24-hour care and support available on-site. In most cases, Extra Care housing is accessed via an assessment of your care needs from a social worker and an assessment of your housing needs by a housing officer. Some apartments are available for full market sale and buyers do not normally require an assessment of their needs, they just need to be over 55 to qualify.

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Extra Care housing continued If you wish to refer yourself or someone else for assessment, you can arrange an assessment online or call the Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666. To find out more about Extra Care housing, watch a short film about the benefits at www.oxfordshire. gov.uk/cms/content/extra-care-housing where there are also details of the Extra Care schemes in Oxfordshire. District Council contacts Cherwell District Council Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA Tel: 01295 227001 Web: www.cherwell.gov.uk Oxford City Council St Aldate’s Chambers, 109 St Aldate’s,

Oxford OX11BX Tel: 01865 249811 Web: www.oxford.gov.uk South Oxfordshire District Council 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton OX14 4SB Tel: 01235 422422 Web: www.southoxon.gov.uk Vale of White Horse District Council 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton OX14 4SB Tel: 01235 422422 Web: www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk West Oxfordshire District Council Elmfield, New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1PB Tel: 01993 861000 Web: www.westoxon.gov.uk

Shared Lives The Shared Lives service gives vulnerable and disabled adults the opportunity to live as independently as possible. Adults in Oxfordshire who need care and support can be supported to live in their own home or share

a home with a Shared Lives carer. Call 01865 897971, visit www.oxfordshire. gov.uk/sharedlives or email SharedLives@ oxfordshire.gov.uk to find out more.

Residential care All care providers in the country must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. All services are inspected by the Commission, which reports on its findings and awards quality ratings. These inspection reports are available at www.cqc.org.uk Care homes A registered care home provides accommodation, meals and help with personal care, such as washing, dressing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting around and eating. Care homes with nursing Care homes with nursing offer the same personal care as care homes, but with qualified nursing staff

on duty 24-hours a day. If a care home providing nursing is the best solution for you, a specially-trained nurse will assess your nursing needs to determine the level of nursing care the NHS will fund. This is known as Funded Nursing Care (FNC), sometimes referred to as Registered Nursing Care Contribution (RNCC), and is paid directly to the care home. The amount the NHS will contribute towards your support in a care home with nursing is limited. It is important to get this assessment done before you move into a care home. The assessment might be in your own home, or in hospital if you’ve been ill, or in a care home. You will be fully involved in planning your care needs.

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Care homes checklist

Home 1

Fees per week £ £ £

Home 2 Home 3

Quality rating*

We suggest that you take paper with you when visiting care homes so that you can make notes. You can download and print this checklist at www.carechoices.co.uk/checklists

Staff What is the minimum number of staff that are available at any time?

Personal preferences

Are staff respectful, friendly and polite? Do staff have formal training? Are the staff engaging with residents?

Activities Can you get involved in activities you enjoy? Is there an Activities Co-ordinator? Does the home organise any outings?

Are residents escorted to appointments? Do the residents seem entertained?

Does the home have a varied activities schedule?

Life in the home

Is the home too hot/cold? Can you control the heating in your room?

Is the décor to your tastes?

Are there restricted visiting hours?

Is there somewhere you can go to be alone?

Does the home feel welcoming?

Catering Can the home cater for any dietary requirements you may have?

Does the menu change regularly?

Can you eat when you like, even at night?

Can you have food in your room?

Is there a choice of food at mealtimes?

Is alcohol available/allowed if you want it?

Is the home adapted to suit your needs?

Can visitors join you for meals?

Can you bring your own furniture?

Fees

Are there enough plug sockets in the rooms?

Are there restrictions on going out?

Do your fees cover all of the services and activities? Are fees likely to change regularly?

Is there public transport nearby?

Is the notice period for cancellation of the contract reasonable?

Could you have a trial period?

Does the home provide any transport? Can you make/receive calls privately? Can you decide when to get up and go to bed?

Can you keep your room if you go into hospital?

Does the home allow pets?

Can you handle your own money?

*See page 39.

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Finding care options in your area This Directory offers a telephone and website service allowing you to search by postcode or region for care homes, care homes with nursing and home care providers that meet your requirements across the country. Your search can be sent to you by post or email, or discussed with you over the telephone. If you are searching online, the results can be saved and emailed to others. You can also view an electronic version of this Directory on the site

and have it read to you by using the ‘Browsealoud’ function. Whatever your care needs, this Directory and the Care Choices telephone and website service will be able to point you in the best direction, however you would like care information presented. Please call 0800 389 2077 or visit www.carechoices.co.uk

Money and paying for support and care Care funded by the Council Do I qualify for local authority financial assistance? If you have been assessed as having eligible care needs and your capital is below £23,250 (correct at 1st May 2018), you may be entitled to financial assistance from your local authority. The Council will complete an assessment of your finances to determine how much you can afford to contribute towards the cost of your care. This assessment will differ depending on whether you receive care and support in your own home or in a care home. To find out more, contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team on 0345 050 7666 or visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/payingcare

Do I have a choice of care home if the Council is paying? Yes, and it can even be in a different county if you like. The home you choose must be suitable for your assessed needs, comply with any terms and conditions set by your Council and not cost any more than it would usually pay for someone with your needs. What if I want to choose a home that costs more than the Council is prepared to pay? The Council will allow a third party to top-up your fees as long as the third party is able to do so for the long-term. You are not allowed to top-up the fees yourself from capital below £23,250 (correct at 1st May 2018), except in limited circumstances. Speak to the Council for more information.

Paying for your own care Paying for care can be an expensive and long-term commitment, so the Council strongly recommends that you seek specialist information and advice before entering into any arrangements. If you are funding your own care because you are not eligible for local authority funding, there are other forms of financial assistance you may be entitled to. The important thing is not to try to do it alone, always seek professional advice. My Care My Home My Care My Home offers a free advice service

through home visits aimed at helping people find a suitable care provider. As well as offering a professional assessment of needs to people who fund their own care, and helping them to source suitable providers, My Care My Home can refer you on to an independent financial adviser. If you wish to arrange your own financial adviser, My Care My Home can give you the necessary details to enable you to do this.

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Paying for your own care continued Visit www.mycaremyhome.co.uk or call 0800 731 8470 for more information. Other sources of help and advice include: The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) SOLLA aims to help people to find trusted accredited financial advisers who have an understanding of financial needs in later life. The Later Life Adviser Accreditation Scheme is audited and endorsed by the standard-setting body, the Financial Skills Partnership (FSP). The website offers an online search of SOLLA accredited advisers. Visit www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk

Saga The Saga Care Funding Advice Service specialises in providing care funding advice for people who need to pay for their own support. A free guide to paying for care is available on its website or you can request it by post. Visit www.saga. co.uk or phone 0800 096 8703 to speak to an adviser. Benefits advice You can find out more about the benefits you might be entitled to by visiting www.gov.uk/benefitscalculators which features reliable advice on how to make a claim and what to do if your circumstances change.

How solicitors can help A solicitor can give you impartial advice about wills, making gifts, estate planning and Powers of Attorney. Some can also offer guidance on immediate and long-term care plans. Solicitors for the Elderly is an independent, national

organisation of lawyers who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. Find out more at www.sfe.legal If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call during office hours on 0844 567 6173.

The Oxfordshire Specialist Advice Service Age UK Oxfordshire, Citizens Advice Oxford, Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire Welfare Rights have come together to provide a free, comprehensive, independent advice service.

• are caring for someone with a disability or longterm illness; or

The service helps with advice on benefits, money, budgeting and other welfare issues and will link you with services that can provide further support.

Oxfordshire Specialist Advice Service provides a dedicated advice line and email service. This is backed up by a team of specialist advisers, who can meet face-to-face with people unable to access advice by phone, email or in their local community.

The service is free and is focused on meeting the needs of people living in Oxfordshire who are struggling with their day-to-day lives due to disability or ill health. However, you don’t have to have a carer or anyone looking after you. The service can help you if you: • have a disability or long-term illness; • have someone in your family household with a disability or long-term illness;

• are a young person transitioning from children’s care services.

The service also supports social care professionals, through comprehensive and responsive training opportunities and a consultancy line for specialist case support. Please call 01865 410660, 9.00am to 5.00pm weekdays, or email advice@oxfordshiresas.org.uk

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Having your say How to make a complaint or comment If you are unhappy or worried about any adult social care service, it is important to let someone know. Usually, talking to someone in the service can put it right. You can talk to the people who provide your care or their managers. They will have a process for managing complaints and listening to concerns that are raised. Wherever you raise a concern, it should be listened to and taken seriously. The good and bad things people raise can help improve services for everyone. You will not be treated unfairly because of anything you raise. It is never wrong to give the service a call.

Write to: Comments and Complaints Service Freepost RRYR-XTBE-GBTZ, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND For complaints concerning the NHS, contact NHS Complaints on 0300 343 5718 or email advocacy@gettingheard.org Complaints about care that you pay for yourself You can ask the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to take up your case if you are not happy about how a care service dealt with your complaint about care that you pay for yourself.

The Comments and Complaints team will help you decide what to do – you do not have to make a formal complaint to talk things through.

Tel: 0300 061 0614 or complete a complaint form at www.lgo.org.uk

Tel: 01865 323589 Email: commentsandcomplaints@oxfordshire.gov.uk

You can call the County Council’s Comments and Complaints Service for advice about what to do or to raise a concern about a service. Contact details are adjacent.

Healthwatch Oxfordshire Healthwatch Oxfordshire aims to enable local voices to influence the delivery and design of local health and social care services in the county, both for the people who use them now, and for anyone who might need to in the future. It does this by: • gathering information about people’s experiences of health and social care services in Oxfordshire and making this available to the public; • using this information to make recommendations to relevant organisations about how local services,

policies and strategies need to improve; • helping local people hold those in charge of local health and social care services to account for improving services – and doing this in a way that is visible to the public; and • providing advice and information to help individuals to access health and social care services in Oxfordshire. For more information about Healthwatch Oxfordshire, call 01865 520520 or visit www.healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) The Patient Advice and Liaison Service is a free and confidential service that provides help to the public when dealing with the NHS. It acts independently

when handling patient and family concerns, liaising with staff, managers and relevant organisations to negotiate immediate or prompt solutions.

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) continued If the team cannot answer your questions, they will put you in contact with someone who can help you. There are Patient Advice and Liaison Services at each NHS Trust. Churchill Hospital Tel: 01865 235855 Horton General Hospital PALS Office Tel: 01295 229259 John Radcliffe Tel: 01865 221473

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre PALS Office Tel: 01865 738126 Oxford Health Tel: 0800 328 7971 Email: PALS@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Tel: 0800 052 6088 Email: patient.services@oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk Unless otherwise stated, email PALS@ouh.nhs.uk

Get involved Health and Wellbeing Board The Health and Wellbeing Board is a partnership between Oxfordshire County Council, the NHS, District Councils, local Healthwatch and the people of Oxfordshire. It is designed to ensure that we all work together to improve our health and wellbeing, especially those of us with health issues or in difficult circumstances. For more information on the Health and Wellbeing Board, visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ healthandwellbeingboard Talking Health By signing up to Talking Health, you can get involved and have your say about your local NHS services. Visit www.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/ talking-health.htm , call 01865 334638 or email cscsu.talkinghealth@nhs.net to find out more. Volunteering Ami makes it easy to be more connected to people in your community, helping you to feel happier and healthier. You can use Ami to find someone in your community who would enjoy your company for an hour a week, or people who need a little help with shopping or transport. Ami will show you exactly whatâ€™s needed near you and help you register with a voluntary organisation. Tel: 01865 410155 Email: hello@withami.co.uk Web: www.withami.co.uk

The new Oxfordshire Volunteers website, http://oxonvolunteers.org/ is run as a partnership by Oxfordshireâ€™s three volunteer centres. It is designed to be a one stop shop for a wide variety of volunteering opportunities across Oxfordshire. Cherwell Volunteer Connect provides community transport and a volunteering brokerage service throughout Cherwell. The service matches volunteers to opportunities and works with public and private sector organisations to increase volunteering. Tel: 0300 303 0126 Email: i.can@volunteerconnect.org.uk Oxford City, South Oxon and the Vale of White Horse The Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire offers a service to those wanting to volunteer and those looking for volunteers in these areas. Tel: 01865 251946 Web: www.vcoxfordshire.org West Oxfordshire Volunteer Link Up offers community transport, befriending and practical help. Tel: 01993 776277 Email: office@vlu.org.uk Web: www.vlu.org.uk

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Advocacy Someone to support you to get your view across We all need help to get our views across sometimes, and to understand the information we are given. But if you have substantial difficulty in understanding, retaining or weighing up information, or in communicating your wishes, you might have a family member, friend or neighbour you can ask to help you. If there is no-one appropriate you can ask, Oxfordshire County Council can arrange an independent advocate to help you. An independent advocate is someone who supports you to understand information, express your needs and wishes, secure your rights, represent your interests and enables you to be fully involved in planning your care and support.

To find out more, contact Oxfordshire County Council’s Social and Health Care team by emailing socialandhealthcare@oxfordshire.gov. uk or calling 0345 050 7666. Getting Heard Getting Heard provides a free, independent and confidential service to adults in Oxfordshire which helps people to represent their interests, secure their rights and access services of their choice. It also supports people who wish to challenge, make suggestions or complain about services. Call 0300 343 5718, email advocacy@ gettingheard.org or visit www.gettingheard.org to find out more.

Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers (OACP) is a membership organisation that represents and supports the diverse range of care providers operating across the county. Most providers work with adults, but some have services for young people and children. OACP represents all types of social care, in all settings, for all conditions. This includes care homes (and care homes with nursing), home care agencies, supported living providers, community mental health services, housing-related support, day-time support and respite services. Members also include services which provide advocacy, information, advice and support. OACP acts as a contact point for all social care providers, sharing and promoting good practice through its networks and learning exchanges, providing information and advice on funding and business opportunities and training and development opportunities for Oxfordshire care and support providers. OACP also publishes Talking Care, to help the public understand more about social care and the people who work in it, and holds the register for approved Support with Confidence personal assistants in the county. Get in touch for more details.

Benefits of OACP membership for care providers include: • guidance, support and advice on all aspects of care delivery, employment of staff, meeting regulations etc; • regular meetings and events; • promote your service using the OACP logo as a mark of being in touch and up to date; • a comprehensive training offer at reduced prices; and • join the collective voice representing the sector locally and nationally. Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers 9/10 Napier Court, Barton Lane, Abingdon OX14 3YT Email: info@oacp.org.uk Web: www.oacp.org.uk Twitter: @OxonACP Facebook: OxonACP

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The lifestyle site for parents and carers of children with additional needs and those who support them.

Birth to Adulthood • Directory • Guidance • Real Life • Ask the Experts

www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk To join the family call 01223 207770 or email hello@myfamilyourneeds.co.uk @WeAreMFON

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SEARCH FOR CARE IN YOUR AREA With so many providers to choose from, where do you start? • Find care providers quickly and easily • Search by location and care need • Information on care quality • Links to inspection reports

• Additional information, photos and web links • Brochure requests

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Excellent care for a person with dementia and peace of mind for the whole family We have an excellent reputation for caring for the elderly mentally infirm, particularly those with Alzheimerâ€™s disease. We offer a relaxed and happy environment, where residents retain their freedom of choice and individuality. We use no routine tranquillisers or sedative drugs.

Beautiful views

100 staff care for 45 residents Residents are free to get up and go to bed when they choose and eat between meals if they wish. All bedrooms are light and airy with low windows and most have excellent views. The home has secure gardens and grounds where residents may stroll about whenever and wherever they like. Many enjoy our minibus trips through the country lanes.

Large grounds to enjoy

A peaceful garden

Tasty food from our own chef

Doors to the garden always open

Beautiful secure grounds with lovely views over open countryside If you are looking for somewhere with the facilities and experience to care for people, no matter what the future may hold â€“ then call George Tuthill or Maggie Rampley who will be pleased to answer your questions, send you Homely spacious rooms a brochure, or arrange for you to look around the home. Direct telephone line: 01295 757123.

Wardington, Banbury, Oxon OX17 1SD. Telephone 01295 750622. (Five minutes from Junction 11 on the M40) Visit our website at www.wardington.com or email george.tuthill@wardington.com

Care home listings Cherwell care homes CHERWOOD HOUSE CARE CENTRE Buckingham Road, Caversfield, Bicester OX27 8RA OP D PD LDA MH SI Tel: 01869 245005 FAIRHOLME HOUSE Church Street, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4DW OP D PD Tel: 01295 266852 FEATHERTON HOUSE Chapel Square, Deddington, Banbury OX15 0SG Tel: 01252 614583

GLEBE HOUSE (OSJCT) 8 Mill Street, Kidlington OX5 2EF Tel: 01865 841859

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GOSFORD LODGE 95 Bicester Road, Kidlington OX5 2LD Tel: 0203 195 3555 HOLT FARM CARE LTD Hopcroft Holt, Steeple Aston, Bicester OX25 5QQ Tel: 01869 347600

RIDINGS, THE Calder Close, Daventry Road, Banbury OX16 3WR Tel: 01295 276767

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SHORT TERM BREAKS – 69 NEITHROP AVENUE Banbury OX16 2NT Tel: 01295 269646

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ST ANNE’S RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME Clifton, Banbury OX15 0PA Tel: 01869 338295 Advert page 50 OP D PD MH SI YA STEWART HOUSE CARE HOME 85 Bloxham Road, Banbury OX16 9JS Tel: 01295 259541

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Heathfield House Nursing Home Situated in beautiful surroundings just outside of Oxford. Impressive mansion house set in rural countryside. Established since 1986, Heathfield House Care Home provides a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which the care, well being and comfort of our residents are of prime importance.

• Attractive en suite bedrooms • Secluded, safe gardens and pleasant patio areas • Large day areas

• Permanent or respite stays • Full programme of daily activities • Visiting GP, hairdresser and chiropodist

Tel. 01869 350940 E. info@heathfieldhouse-care.co.uk www.heathfieldhouse-care.co.uk Heathfield House Nursing Home, Bicester Road, Bletchingdon, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 3DX

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Well equipped nursing homes throughout Oxfordshire

Fewcott House

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Here at Creative Care, we believe in freedom, independence and choice. Youâ€™ll find truly personalised care that combines one-to-one support with appropriate, engaging activities and experiences. Our aim is to provide a high standard of nursing care in a well-maintained, homely environment. Our well established team of registered nurses have many years of experience in caring for adults and the elderly. FEWCOTT HOUSE Fritwell Road, Bicester OX27 7NZ E: admin@fewcott.com

ST. ANNES Clifton, Banbury, Oxon OX15 0PA E: stannes@fewcott.com

LEAFIELD 32a Springfield Drive, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 1JF E: leafield@fewcott.com

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Cherwell care homes with nursing AGNES COURT – CARE HOME WITH NURSING PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Warwick Road, Banbury OX16 2AB Tel: 01295 673760 OP PD YA BANBURY HEIGHTS NURSING HOME 11 Old Parr Road, Banbury OX16 5HT Tel: 01295 262083 OP D PD LDA MH SI CHACOMBE PARK Banbury Road, Chacombe, Banbury OX17 2JL Tel: 01295 641712 Advert page 63 OP D PD YA

GLEBEFIELDS CARE HOME Stratford Road, Drayton, Banbury OX15 6EH Tel: 01295 738133

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GODSWELL PARK Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4ES Tel: 01295 724000 OP PD SI GRACEWELL OF ADDERBURY Banbury Road, Adderbury, Banbury OX17 3PL Tel: 01295 297293 Advert below OP D PD YA

CHERWOOD HOUSE CARE CENTRE Buckingham Road, Caversfield, Bicester OX27 8RA Tel: 01869 245005 OP D PD LDA MH SI

GREEN PASTURES CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME Bath Road, Banbury OX16 0TT Tel: 01295 279963 Advert page 56 OP D PD LDA SI YA

FEWCOTT HOUSE NURSING HOME Fritwell Road, Fewcott, Bicester OX27 7NZ Advert page 50 Tel: 01869 345501 OP D PD LDA MH SI YA

HEATHFIELD HOUSE NURSING HOME Bicester Road, Heathfield, Bletchingdon, Kidlington OX5 3DX Tel: 01869 350940 Advert page 49

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Residential, Nursing & Dementia Care At Gracewell of Adderbury, each resident is provided and cared for with his or her individual needs in mind. • A choice of en-suite rooms beautifully designed to provide first-class living

• Catch up with friends and family in our bright and airy bistro

• A professional hair and beauty salon

• Enjoy the latest films and sporting events in our luxurious cinema

• Wheelchair-friendly sensory garden

Come and see what life is like in our friendly and warm home. To arrange a tour, please call 01295 297293 or email adderbury.haa@gracewell.co.uk Gracewell of Adderbury, Banbury Road, Adderbury OX17 3PL

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The Lady

Nuffield Home

The Lady Nuffield Home is situated in Summertown with easy access to Oxford and with good transport links to nearby towns. The Home is Victorian in origin with modern purpose built extensions added over recent years giving an air of light, spacious accommodation. We provide care for 30 older people. We place the rights of the resident at the forefront of our philosophy of care, treating each resident as a valued individual. We encourage our residents to maintain their independence, whilst experienced care assistants provide assistance with daily living activities in accordance with their needs.

165 Banbury Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7AW

T: 01865 888500 E: enquiries@ladynuffieldhome.co.uk www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk

Bupa care homes

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Cherwell care homes with nursing continued HIGHMARKET HOUSE North Bar Place, Banbury OX16 0TD OP D PD MH YA Tel: 01295 297689

MANOR HOUSE NURSING HOME Main Street, Merton, Bicester OX25 2NF OP D PD MH SI YA Tel: 01865 331555

JULIE RICHARDSON NURSING HOME, THE 14 Dashwood Road, Banbury OX16 5HD OP D PD LDA MH SI Tel: 01295 268522

SOUTHERNDOWN Worcester Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5YF OP D MH Tel: 01608 433192 Advert page 63

LANGFORD VIEW (OSJCT) Coach House Mews, Bicester OX26 6EW Tel: 01869 252343

WARDINGTON HOUSE NURSING HOME Wardington, Banbury OX17 1SD Tel: 01295 750622 Advert page 48

LARKRISE CARE CENTRE (OSJCT) Prescott Close, Banbury OX16 0RD Tel: 01295 257471

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WYNDHAM HALL CARE HOME Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester OX26 5AF OP D PD SI YA Tel: 01869 722767

LINCROFT MEADOW CARE HOME The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA Tel: 01865 950596 Advert inside front cover OP D YA

YARNTON RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING HOME Rutten Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington OX5 1LW OP D PD MH SI Tel: 01865 849195

Oxford care homes EDEN HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME I 50 Horspath Road, Oxford OX4 2QT Tel: 01865 776012 EDEN HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME III 38 Horspath Road, Oxford OX4 2QT Tel: 01865 776012 FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL HOME 115 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6LA Tel: 01865 558413 FERENDUNE COURT Ash Close, Faringdon, Oxford SN7 8ER Tel: 01367 244267 LADY NUFFIELD HOME, THE 165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW Tel: 01865 888500 Advert page 52 LONGLANDS (OSJCT) Balfour Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 6AJ Tel: 01865 779224

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MARSTON COURT (OSJCT) Marston Road, Oxford OX3 0DJ Tel: 01865 241526

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OXFORD RESPITE SERVICE – SOUTHERN HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST 43 Saxon Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DD LDA Tel: 01865 747455 OXFORD RESPITE SERVICE – THE BRANDON TRUST 43 Saxon Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DD OP PD LDA MH YA Tel: 01865 228057 ST ANDREW’S RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LTD 184 London Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 9EE OP D MH Tel: 01865 741752 ST JOHN’S HOME St Marys Road, Oxford OX4 1QE Tel: 01865 247725

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TOWNSEND HOUSE (OSJCT) Bayswater Road, Headington OX3 9NX Tel: 01865 762232

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Oxford care homes with nursing ALBANY CARE HOME, THE 7 London Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7SN Tel: 01865 744444

BARNARDO’S VIKING HOUSE 45-47 Saxon Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DD Tel: 01865 762506

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BROOKFIELD Little Bury, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7UY Tel: 01865 779888 Advert page 58 GREEN GATES CARE HOME 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT Tel: 01865 980684 Advert page 52

HEADINGTON CARE HOME, THE Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7XR OP D MH YA Tel: 01865 760075

HOUSE 2, SLADE HOUSE Horspath Driftway, Headington, Oxford OX3 7JH Tel: 01865 747455 OP PD LDA MH SI YA IFFLEY RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING HOME Anne Greenwood Close, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4DN Tel: 01865 718402 OP D ISIS HOUSE CARE & RETIREMENT CENTRE (OSJCT) Cornwallis Road, Donnington OX4 3NH Tel: 01865 397980 OP D YA ST LUKE’S HOSPITAL – OXFORD 4 Latimer Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7PF Tel: 01865 228800 Advert below

TRIANGLE, THE Old London Road, Wheatley, Oxon OX33 1YW Tel: 01865 875596 OP D YA

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Ideally situated in a quiet location, but within a stone’s throw of the main Oxford hospitals, St Luke’s is known for its convenient, comfortable and pleasant surroundings. All rooms are ensuite with colour televisions and direct dial An impression of the new front entrance with green living wall telephones. Visitors frequently comment on the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and the delicious smells coming from the kitchen!

New larger bedrooms with ensuite wetrooms, plus new facilities such as an activities room, garden room and spa bathroom will be available in 2019.

T: 01865 228800 | E: admin@stlukeshosp.co.uk | www.stlukeshosp.co.uk Latimer Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7PF

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GREEN PASTURES Christian Nursing Home

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Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home is a not-for-profit care home on the doorstep of the Cotswolds in Banbury, Oxfordshire. We partner with families to find the ideal care solutions for their particular needs. Our dedicated and experienced team offers specialist 24-hour nursing as well as palliative and dementia care. We love seeing our residents leading fulfilling lives, as part of a community marked by kindness, respect and humour. Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home understands that the key to being able to fully meet our residents’ needs and maintain their all important independence is to ensure that we have an appropriate number of skilled nursing, care and housekeeping staff on duty at any one time. We are always seeking to provide our residents with the opportunity to exercise choice as to how they would like to spend their time and these generous staffing ratios allow us the space to give each and every one of our residents the time that they need to enjoy life to the full.

For more information please call us on 01295 279 963 or email us at enquiries@greenpastures.uk.com www.greenpastures.uk.com Bath Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0TT

South Oxfordshire care homes AMBER HOUSE – DIDCOT 25-27 Norreys Road, Didcot OX11 0AT Tel: 01235 512509

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LYNDHURST RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME Lyndhurst Road, Goring-on-Thames RG8 9BL Tel: 01491 871325

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BROOK HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME 19 Ockley Brook, Didcot OX11 7DR PD LDA MH Tel: 01235 818926

MAPLES, THE Tokers Green, Reading RG4 9EY Tel: 0118 907 1982

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CLEEVE LODGE 11 Elmhurst Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading RG8 9BN Tel: 01491 873588

MEYLAN HOUSE 136 Loyd Road, Didcot OX11 8JR Tel: 0203 195 3559

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DIMENSIONS WOODVIEW – 97 WANTAGE ROAD Didcot OX11 0AF LDA Tel: 01235 814939

ORCHARD HOUSE High Street, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0EX Tel: 01904 430600

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SOTWELL HILL HOUSE Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Wallingford OX10 0PS Tel: 01491 836685

DISABILITIES TRUST – 22 WOODLANDS ROAD Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9TE LDA YA Tel: 0118 972 1460

TOWER HOUSE Reading Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3JN Tel: 0118 940 1197

GRANGE, THE Grange Close, Goring, Reading RG8 9EA Tel: 01491 872853

WOODLANDS 4 Gaskells End, Tokers Green, Reading RG4 9EW Tel: 0118 972 4913

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DISABILITIES TRUST – 4 PAGES ORCHARD Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9LW LDA YA Tel: 0118 972 2928

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South Oxfordshire care homes with nursing ABBEYCREST NURSING HOME Essex Way, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9RG Tel: 0118 970 9000 ACACIA LODGE Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1EY Tel: 01491 579100

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CHILTERNS COURT CARE CENTRE (OSJCT) York Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2DR Tel: 01491 526900 OP D PD SI YA CLOSE CARE HOME, THE Abingdon Road, Burcot, Abingdon OX14 3DP Tel: 01865 407343

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Privacy, independence, friendship, and support – 24 hours a day MHA Brookfield – providing nursing and dementia care for Oxford. A purpose-built, modern home that provides high quality nursing and dementia care. We strive to support older people to live meaningful lives and work hard to ensure the right balance of privacy and company to suit each person’s needs. Brookfield is situated on the outskirts of Oxford’s Greater Leys area, overlooking open countryside. The home is well equipped with specialist equipment to enable people with various nursing needs to maintain independence in a safe environment. The private, single bedrooms all have en-suite facilities and there are attractive lounges and activity rooms. Brookfield is also committed to providing alternative therapies such as music therapy to residents, while our Chaplain offers pastoral support to all at Brookfield, whatever their beliefs. Come along to see Brookfield for yourself, we will be delighted to welcome you, your family and friends.

To find out more 01865 779888 home.oxf@mha.org.uk www.mha.org.uk MHA Brookfield, Little Bury, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7UY Registered as a charity – No. 1083995

South Oxfordshire care homes with nursing continued HEMPTON FIELD CARE HOME 36 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor OX39 4EB Tel: 01844 808498 HUNTERCOMBE HALL CARE HOME Huntercombe Place, Nuffield, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5SE Tel: 0808 223 5356 Advert page 40

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JOHN MASEFIELD – CARE HOME WITH NURSING PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Burcot Brook, Lodge Burcot, Abingdon OX14 3DP Tel: 01865 340324 OP PD LDA YA LASHBROOK HOUSE Mill Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3LP Tel: 0118 940 1770

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MEADOWCROFT (OSJCT) 78 Queens Road, Thame OX9 3NQ Tel: 01844 212934 MEADOWS, THE (OSJCT) Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN Tel: 01235 518440

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OLD VICARAGE RESIDENTIAL, THE – NURSING AND DEMENTIA CARE HOME Moulsford, Wallingford OX10 9JB Tel: 01491 651429

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RUSH COURT Shillingford Road, Wallingford OX10 8LL Tel: 01491 837223 WATLINGTON AND DISTRICT NURSING HOME Hill Road, Watlington OX49 5AE Tel: 01491 613400

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WESTGATE HOUSE (OSJCT) Millington Road, Wallingford OX10 8FE Tel: 01491 836332 WINTERBROOK NURSING HOME 18 Winterbrook, Cholsey, Wallingford OX10 9EF Tel: 01491 833922 Advert below

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A True Feeling of Home Winterbrook House, formerly Winterbrook Nursing Home, is now under new ownership. We are a family-run care organisation with beliefs and expertise that create a true feeling of home, alongside superior care of the older person. Our ethos is to provide a dedicated care setting, offering both Residential and Nursing care, that really makes a difference to the quality of people’s lives. We pride ourselves in knowing exactly how to provide the right environment for the maturing lifestyle; focusing on a bespoke approach to the wellbeing of all our clients.

18 Winterbrook, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9EF T: 01491 833 922 • E: admin@winterbrookhouse.co.uk www.winterbrookhouse.co.uk To find more information about care and support services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Abbeyfield Oxenford House Residential Care for the Elderly

As a member of The Abbeyfield Society we provide a friendly purpose built home for our 25 residents in the picturesque village of Cumnor, 4 miles from Oxford City. Oxenford House offers its residents: • 24 hour relationship centred care by experienced & well trained staff • Single bedded rooms, some with en-suite • Visiting dentist, doctors, physiotherapist, aromatherapist, optician, hairdresser, chiropodist & local clergy • Daily activities & entertainment programme, including outings & pastimes • A wide choice of freshly prepared meals which are all home cooked by our chef. We have a Level 5 in Food Hygiene awarded by VOWH Council • Our most recent CQC unannounced inspection rating is GOOD (with OUSTANDINGH in ‘Care’) • Long/short term, convalescence, holiday stays & day care – all to give families a well-earned rest – The choice is all yours. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, feel free to contact us:

Tel: 01865 865116 Fax: 01865 865923 Email: care@oxenfordhouse.co.uk Website: www.oxenfordhouse.co.uk Facebook page: Abbeyfield Oxenford Society Ltd

The Glebe, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9RL

General Manager: Paulene Shaw

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OXENFORD HOUSE The Glebe, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9RL Tel: 01865 865116 Advert page 60

IRIS HAYTER HOUSE 43 Sandford Road, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XL Tel: 01865 749560

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Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Respite Breaks • Assisted Living Thousands of families trust Barchester to care for their loved ones. To find out about our amazing people, visit www.barchester.com or call us anytime to benefit from over 25 years' experience. Chacombe Park • 01295 641 712

Banbury Road, Banbury, OX17 2JL

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Middletown, Hailey, OX29 9UB

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Bayworth Lane, Oxford, OX1 5DF

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Worcester Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5YF

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Individual care for Individual people

Our BESPOKE, FAMILY-RUN care homes in Bampton and Cassington oﬀer a happy and homely environment for our residents. We have a wide range of social events and activities throughout the year, as well as beautiful grounds for our residents to enjoy whenever they please. We provide residential, nursing and specialist dementia care and welcome enquiries for day care and respite stays.

To ﬁnd out more about life at our care homes or to arrange an informal visit, please get in touch:

ROSEBANK CARE HOME High Street, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2JR

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Pound Cassington, Individual careLane, for Individual people Oxford, OX29 4BN

01865 881440

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West Oxfordshire care homes BARTLETT CLOSE 1 Bartlett Close, Witney OX28 6FD Tel: 01993 709646 BEECH HAVEN 77 Burford Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5EE Tel: 01608 642766 Advert below ENSTONE HOUSE Cox Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 4LF Tel: 01608 677375 HAWTHORNS 2 Bushey Ground, Minster Lovell OX29 0SW Tel: 01993 776336

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MADLEY PARK HOUSE (OSJCT) Madley Way, Witney OX28 1AT Tel: 01993 890720

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Set in four acres of beautiful grounds and backing on to open countryside. Meadow View Nursing Home is situated in the peaceful village of Standlake, about four and a half miles from Witney in Oxfordshire. Our aim is to help residents achieve and maintain their maximum potential - physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually throughout their stay. Meadow View Nursing Home aims to provide its service users with a secure, relaxed, and homely environment in which their care, well-being and comfort is of prime importance. Our extensive services include: • • • • • • • •

Long term, respite & convalescence care Well trained and friendly caring staff Single, shared & en-suite facilities Excellent home cooking Open visiting hours Extensive activities & outings programme Visiting GP, chiropodist & hairdressing Occupational therapy

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(01865) 300205 or visit our website at

www.meadowviewnursinghome.co.uk 48 Rack End, Standlake, Oxon OX29 7SB

West Oxfordshire care homes with nursing BEECH COURT NURSING HOME 37 Newland Street, Eynsham, Witney OX29 4LB Tel: 01865 883611

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MIDDLETOWN GRANGE Middletown, Hailey, Witney OX29 9UB Tel: 01993 627810 Advert page 63

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OLD PREBENDAL HOUSE, THE Station Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton OX7 6BQ Tel: 01993 831888

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MERRYFIELD HOUSE NURSING HOME 33 New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1NX OP D PD LDA SI Tel: 01993 775776

RICHMOND VILLAGE WITNEY Village Centre, Coral Springs Way, Richmond Village, Witney OX28 5DG Tel: 01993 764421 Advert page 62

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Support and care at home provider listings 1 to 1 Care 1st Homecare (Oxford) Ltd

Care Bureau Ltd, The – Domiciliary Care – Banbury 31 31 Care Compassion and Conversation Ltd 31 31

Acquire Care Ltd

Alina Homecare Banbury

Amber Healthcare

Autumn Years Care

Care Net, The

Care Outlook (Oxford)

Care Rounders Ltd

Care with Care

Care With Dignity Partnerships 31 Care2Care 31

Caremark (Oxford)

Bailey Care Services

Barnardo’s Sycamore Resource Centre

31 Caremark (West Oxfordshire & Cherwell) 31 31 Careplus Healthcare Group Ltd 33

Barnardo’s Viking House

31 Caretree Ltd

Bicester PA and Care LLP Caring Company, The (Oxon) – Bicester Innovation Centre 31 Centurion House (OSJCT) Bluebird Care Charterville Care at Home Ltd (Cherwell) 31 Cherry Care Services Ltd Bluebird Care (South Oxfordshire) 31 Cherwell Care Services Ltd – 50 Bucknell Road Brownbill Associates Ltd 31 Chiltern Centre, The

C3 Care Ltd

Crossroads Care (Oxford) Crystal Business Solutions Ltd T/A Everycare Oxford

Dashwood 33 Day and Nightcare Assistance 33 Day and Nightcare Assistance (HO) 33 Day and Nightcare Live-in Care Ltd 33 Diversity Care Providers Ltd 33

Elite Care Agency 33 Enable Health Ltd 33 33

33 33

Fernleigh (OSJCT) 33 33 Flexicare 33 33

Clark Care Services

Countywide Caring Ltd – Domiciliary Care Office

George Springall Homecare 33 Partnership 33

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Support and care at home providers continued Golden Services Care Ltd

Life Path Trust Ltd

35 Pechiv Care Services

Goldsmith Personnel Ltd Lifecarers (Cherwell) 35 Petypher House (OSJCT) (Oxfordshire) 33 Lifecarers West Oxfordshire 35 PLL Care Services Greigcare Ltd 35 Premier Personal Care Ltd

37 37 37 37

Home Helpers Care Ltd – 25 The Nursery

MacIntyre Central England 35 Support 35 Real Life Options 37 Mayott House (OSJCT) 35 Response 37 35 MiHomecare – Carterton 35 Richmond Village Moorside Place (OSJCT) 35 Letcombe Regis DCA 37 35 Mumby’s Homecare RIchmond Village 35 Support Ltd 35 Witney DCA 37 My Carer 35 Risborough Carers Ltd 37 35 Royal Mencap Society – Oxford Domiciliary Care 37 35

Home Instead Senior Care North Oxfordshire

North Cherwell Supported Living Scheme 35

Henley Care Ltd Heritage Healthcare Oxford South HF Trust – North Oxfordshire DCA HF Trust – Oxon Vale DCA HF Trust – South Oxfordshire & Berks DCA

Home Instead Senior Care Swindon and Vale of White Horse

Homecomforts 35 Oasis Private Care Ltd Olive Tree Services Housing & Care 21 – Stanbridge House

I ICE Centre, The Isis Court (OSJCT)

Laurel Leaf Support Ltd

Saint Andrews Ltd

SeeAbility Oxfordshire Support Service 37 37 Shotover View (OSJCT)

38 38 38

Style Acre Oxford Health 35 NHS Foundation Trust – HQ 37 SureCare Oxfordshire 35 Oxford House 37

Oxford Private Care 35

K KCare Nursing Agency Ltd

35 Optalis Extra Care Oxfordshire 37 Special Seven Care (Oxford) Orchard Meadows (OSJCT) 37 Star Projections Ltd T/A Eaton Care Services Oxford Aunts 37

J JES Care Services Ltd

Oxford Supported Living Scheme Oxfordshire Children – Young People & Families

38 38

38 37 Towse Court (OSJCT) TrustonTap 36 37

W We-Care-Recruitment Ltd

37 West Oxfordshire Supported Living Paterson Health and Social Care 37

Paddocks, The (OSJCT)

35 Peacefulliving Oxfordshire

37 Windmill Place (OSJCT)

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Care homes / care homes with nursing

Disabilities Trust – 22 Woodlands Road

Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Cedar Court Care Home

Abingdon Court Care Home

Chacombe Park

Acacia Lodge

Cherwood House Care Centre

49, 51

Agnes Court – Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 51 Albany Care Home, The

Amber House – Didcot

Chilterns Court Care Centre (OSJCT) 57 Churchfields Care Home

Cleeve Lodge

Close Care Home, The

Cotswold, The

Banbury Heights Nursing Home 51 Barnardo’s Viking House

Coxwell Hall and Mews Nursing Home

Bartlett Close

Cumnor Hill House

Beech Court Nursing Home

Beech Haven

65, 67

Bridge House

Brookfield 55 Brook House Residential Care Home

Disabilities Trust – 4 Pages Orchard

Eden House Residential Home I 53 Eden House Residential Home III 53 Enstone House

Fairfield Residential Home

Fairholme House

Featherton House

Ferendune Court

Fewcott House Nursing Home 51 Framland 61

D Dimensions Woodview – 97 Wantage Road

Freeland House Nursing Home 67

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Glebefields Care Home

Glebe House (OSJCT)

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Care homes / care homes with nursing continued Godswell Park

Gosford Lodge

Gracewell of Adderbury

Grange, The

Grange Care Centre, The

Green Gates Care Home

Green Pastures Christian Nursing Home

Hawthorns 65 Headington Care Home, The

Heathfield House Nursing Home

Hempton Field Care Home

Henry Cornish Care Centre (OSJCT)

65, 67

HF Trust – Milton Heights

HF Trust – No 3 & 4a Milton Heights

Highmarket House

Holt Farm Care Ltd

Homestead, The House 2, Slade House Huntercombe Hall Care Home

65, 67 55 59

Julie Richardson Nursing Home, The 53

Old Prebendal House, The

Old Station House (OSJCT)

Knowl, The

Old Vicarage Residential, The – Nursing and Dementia Care Home

Orchard House

Oxenford House

Oxford Beaumont

Oxford Respite Service – Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Respite Service – The Brandon Trust

Lady Nuffield Home, The

Lake House (OSJCT)

Langford View (OSJCT)

Langston, The

Larkrise Care Centre (OSJCT)

Lashbrook House

Leafield Residential Care Home

Lincroft Meadow Care Home 53 Longlands (OSJCT)

Lyndhurst Residential Care Home

Madley Park House (OSJCT)

Manor House Nursing Home

Maples, The

Marston Court (OSJCT)

Meadowcroft (OSJCT)

Meadows, The (OSJCT)

Iris Hayter House

Merryfield House Nursing Home 67

Isis House Care & Retirement Centre (OSJCT)

Meylan House

Middletown Grange

Mill House

Mon Choisy

John Masefield – Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 59

Jasmine House

Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home

Kirlena House

Iffley Residential and Nursing Home

Meadow View Nursing Home 67

Newland House

Penhurst Gardens Care Home 67

Ramping Cat Nursing Home

Richmond Village Letcombe Regis

Richmond Village Witney

Ridings, The

Rosebank Care Home

Rush Court

Short Term Breaks – 69 Neithrop Avenue

Short Term Breaks – April Cottage

Shrublands 63 Sotwell Hill House

Southerndown 53 65

Spencer Court (OSJCT)

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Care homes / care homes with nursing continued St Andrew’s Residential Care Home Ltd

St Anne’s Residential Care Home

St John’s Home

St Katharine’s House

St Luke’s Hospital – Oxford

Stewart House Care Home

Stirlings (OSJCT)

Stowford House Care Home

T Tall Trees

Tower House

Townsend House (OSJCT)

Triangle, The

U United Response – 61 Adkin Way 61

V Vale House

W Wantage Nursing Home

Wardington House Nursing Home

Watlington and District Nursing Home

Westgate House (OSJCT)

Winterbrook Nursing Home 59 Woodlands 57 Wyndham Hall Care Home

Wytham House

Y Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home

Other advertisers MHA 58

Auditcare 54

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Barchester 63

Care Focus Consultancy

Bluebird Care – Oxford – Witney

Abbeyfield 60

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Phoenix Healthcare

Caring Homes Group

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Bupa 52

Gracewell Healthcare

Protection & Investment Ltd Inside back cover

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Richmond Villages Care Homes 62

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Maricare 65

Saga Healthcare

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