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“If I didn’t drive I would be housebound. The bus is hit and miss and not fit for purpose.”
Live in rural Oxfordshire? We want to hear from you!
How easy do you find it to get help from the health and care services you need? What things makes it hard for people living in your community to be healthy and well?
Share your views in our anonymous survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rurallivin...
Cover of the Hearing from Men in Faringdon report
Jaz will be attending the Oxfordshire Men's Health Partnership this afternoon to present our recently published report on what we heard from men in Faringdon.
You can read the report here: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Screen from a recent news brief
Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox.
Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
Amier and Vicky alongside notification that we had to rearrange our visit to the John Radcliffe Hospital
We’ve had to rearrange our visit to the John Radcliffe Hospital this morning, but we’d still love to hear your feedback about using hospital services at the JR. You can leave a short review at healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-... or call us on 01865 520520.
With so many women not feeling listened to during a healthcare appointment, we are urging the Government to listen to women's voices when they refresh the women's health strategy. Find out what women want from health services - https://bit.ly/4lhi1rR
A collage of images including a new report, two photos of staff on outreach visits and a post for our living in rural Oxfordshire survey.
Want to know how our work is making a difference? Take a look at a snapshot of our work over the last month listening to people about their experiences of health and care, and using what we've heard to help improve local services.
healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Still of Carol from Healthwatch Oxfordshire in our video
We worked with Oxford Community Champions to make this short film in which Carol from Healthwatch Oxfordshire explains the language support available at GP surgeries for people who speak little or no English: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2u6...
Full details: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-films#la...
Amier and Katharine outside, beside the sign for Katharine House Hospice
Today Amier and Katharine are making an Enter and View visit to Katharine House Hospice.
You can find reports for previous visits on our website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/enter-and-vi...
Could you become an Enter and View volunteer? Find out more: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/volunteer-fo...
NHS talking therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at www.nhs.uk/talk
Amier and Vicky with details of our upcoming visit to the John Radcliffe Hospital
This Thursday 5th March, Amier and Vicky will be at the John Radcliffe Hospital from 10am - 1pm talking to people about their experiences of using the hospital.
You can also share your feedback via our website healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-... or by contacting us on 01865 520520.
Speech bubbles. I used the online portal to book and within two hours I had a face-to face. Very hard to get appointments, which upsets me when I am not well
Speech bubbles. The experience was a lack of care and a dismissal of symptoms. I have always had good care from all the staff
This is what some people have told us recently about getting an appointment at their GP surgery and the care they received.
Tell us about your own experience in our Feedback Centre: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-...
You can also contact us by email, or by phone. #YourVoiceCounts
Two women smiling holding up Access to Health leaflets, one holds up an Access to Health card
A quick reminder about our Access to Health card which sets out people’s rights to accessing treatment and registering with a GP.
It can be downloaded from our website, or please get in touch if you would like copies of the card sending out to you: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/access-to-he...
Cartoon graphic of a mental health consultation, with woman speaking to a male therapist about a problem.
If you or someone you know have contacted or used local mental health services recently, please share your experiences with us.
You can leave a public review in our feedback centre, or contact Healthwatch Oxfordshire directly with an issue in confidence.
healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-...
Details of our next webinar alongside a laptop screen showing a member of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire team and screenshots from a recent webinar.
Join us on Tuesday 17th March from 1pm, for our latest public webinar, when we will explore the work underway to make Oxfordshire a Marmot Place and tackle health inequalities across the county.
Details and link can be found on our webinars page: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars
Veronica has been in Watchfield this morning, to hear from people about living in a rural area in Oxfordshire.
We want to know your views on what helps you to stay healthy and well?
Survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rurallivin...
For a paper copy of the survey please give us a call on 01865 520520.
If you are unable to join us, please share your views Living in a rural area in Oxfordshire in our anonymous survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rurallivin...
We are holding a series of focus group discussions over the next few weeks in Deddington, Chalgrove, Sonning Common, Faringdon, Stanford in the Vale, Shrivenham and Watchfield. If you live in one of these areas and would like to share what life is really like in your community, please get in touch!
The Healthwatch Oxfordshire team gathered in a sunlit stairwell
Got a question about health and care services in #Oxfordshire? Give us a call on 01865 520520 any time from 9.30am to 4pm and one of our friendly team will be happy to help!
If you prefer, use the contact section of our website. #yourvoicecounts
Our latest survey completed with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social tracking the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care shows nearly half of the public (48%) delayed or avoided contacting their GP practice about a health concern in the previous 12 months.
Read more findings 👇
https://bit.ly/4tTv1ru
In November 2025, we visited Faringdon, where we had short conversations on the street with 30 men about what keeps them healthy and well.
View a summary of what we heard here: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Many thanks to the men in Faringdon who shared their experiences with us.
“We often get male doctors and consultants for women’s health, and it’s not appropriate for our culture.”
Our latest insight from listening to refugee and asylum seekers experience of NHS services shows that they are struggling to find the right information and are not receiving culturally appropriate care - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2026-02-24/refugee-and-asylum-seekers-experiences-using-nhs
Amier and Katharine standing with clipboards in the corridor outside a hospital department
Could you become an Enter and View volunteer? Help with visits to local health and social care services, such as care homes, hospitals and GP surgeries, so we can understand what works well and where improvements are needed.
Full details and how to apply: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/volunteer-fo...
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Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox.
Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
News briefing out now! Tablet computer showing briefing on screen
Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox.
Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
Every three months we produce a summary report of our recent work and examples of how this is making a difference.
Here is our latest Activity and Achievements report, which covers from October to December 2025:
healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/impact/activ...
Details of the Oxfordshire Health Improvement Partnership Board meeting today
Oxfordshire Health Improvement Partnership Board will meet today Thursday 19th February at 2pm.
To read Healthwatch #Oxfordshire's report for this meeting, details of the agenda or how to watch the meeting online please visit: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Smiling member of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire team alongside the following text. Living in a rural area in Oxfordshire. We want to hear your views on what helps you to stay healthy and well? What makes it difficult? Swipe to see what people have told us.
A big thing I feel is missing is support/groups for mums and babies/toddlers. There are a couple but not enough and expensive
Very limited groups for exercise, and basically no groups for middle aged men
Have your say in our short survey. For a paper copy of the survey, or if you would prefer to talk to us, please call Healthwatch Oxfordshire on 01865 520520 or you can email us at hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk.
Live in rural Oxfordshire? We want to hear from you!
We’re gathering local views, focusing on the rural areas shown, to understand what supports your health and wellbeing.
Please share your views in our anonymous survey - full details: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rurallivin...
Campaign graphic showing people doing different activities with the following text: What will your find. Living at home, community support, money matters, keeping fit and well, finding a care home, help with life events, things to do, looking after someone. Live Well Oxfordshire. Connecting you to activities and services in your community.
Do you or someone you know need a little extra help at home? Search our Live Well Oxfordshire directory it lists home care agencies, services that provide equipment, and organisations that can help with shopping or gardening.
Live Well Oxfordshire www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell
What services do pharmacies provide? Pharmacies provide the following services: Dispensing of NHS prescriptions Access to the repeat prescription service An emergency supply of medicine, subject to the decision of the pharmacist Non-prescription medicines like paracetamol Disposal of unwanted or out-of-date medicines
Pharmacies can offer clinical advice and over the counter medication for minor illnesses. They work with other healthcare professionals to get you the best care and will let you know if you need to see another service, such as your GP or go to hospital - https://bit.ly/3JaANCR
Details of our online forum tonight, with graphics of a mobile phone and computer screen.
Join us tonight, Wednesday 18th February, from 7pm-8pm for our online open forum.
Have you got a health and care issue you'd like to share with us? Or would you like to find out more about the work of Healthwatch Oxfordshire?
Everyone is welcome to join us via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8222997176...
