Do you know someone who helps a friend or relative with day to day things? Their care counts. Could you help them register as an unpaid carer at carersoxfordshire.org.uk Let's work together to ensure unpaid carers in Oxfordshire get the support they deserve @oxoncarers

🚗 A £5 congestion charge will be introduced in Oxford later this autumn. Unpaid carers, health & care workers, blue badge holders & mobile traders will be able to apply for a free permit. 👉 Learn more on our website: buff.ly/cdr8pK1

📅🤝 Come and see us alongside our sister charity Age UK Oxfordshire at the Oxford Older People's Day 2025 on Wednesday at Oxford Town Hall! 👉 More information: buff.ly/28INdsd #IDOP2025 #IDOP Oxford Town Hall

🙌💙 Join us at Oxford Town Hall until 3pm today for Oxford Older Person’s Day, celebrating the UN International Day of Older People! We’re here to share support and information for unpaid carers in Oxfordshire. Come & say hello! #IDOP2025 #Oxford #OlderPeoplesDay Oxfordshire County Council

🖤✨It’s #BlackHistoryMonth! On 13th October, Carers UK will be hosting an online talk with matthew mckenzie FRSA BEM, carer activist & author of Race, Caring & Mental Health, sharing his own experiences as a carer, and the challenges faced by Black carers 👉 Register: buff.ly/Q4F7tjp

📘 Our latest Care Matters magazine is out now! Inside: 💙 Peer support as a Carer Phone Friend 💙 Benefits of a #CarerID card 💙 A carer’s story of balancing care and wellbeing 👉 Read the latest issue: buff.ly/Pf8LV74 Oxfordshire County Council @Carers_UK #Carers

🎉💜 Communities across Oxfordshire came together for the International Day of Older People, celebrating the power of connection and belonging. Workshops, exercise, activities & information sessions took place across the county. Read our round-up👉 buff.ly/YBavHcb

🧡 Could you make a difference to unpaid carers in Oxfordshire? We’re looking for a Carers Adviser to join our team in the Oxford City area. Find out more and apply👇 carersoxfordshire.org.uk/job-vacancies/

💬🩵 “It can mean so much to have someone to talk to, share a laugh, and feel supported.” – unpaid carer Our new Carers Phone Friends service needs #volunteers. Could you be a friendly voice at the end of the phone for an #UnpaidCarer in Oxfordshire? 👉 buff.ly/6tkCjji

🧡 Help support #unpaidcarers in Oxford. We’re looking for a Carers Adviser to join our team. In this role, you’ll help carers look after their own wellbeing, feel more connected, and access the support they’re entitled to. Interested? More info👇 buff.ly/LJRzk4j

🌈📷 Do you care for a young person who is LGBTQIA+? University of Oxford is running a study to understand their experiences & those of their families. If you’re 18+ & care for someone under 18, take part 📷buff.ly/OSI3nSS

🧡🌿 Caring can be demanding, but also full of connection and resilience. Hazel from Banbury cared for her late husband and now supports her friend Adam, with support from Carers Oxfordshire. 👉 Read their story: buff.ly/HwuD8oq Oxfordshire County Council

📣🗨️ Oxfordshire County Council would like to hear from local residents to help shape how they provide access to services to support with rising living cost. 👉 Share your views by completing their survey, open until 16th November: buff.ly/5Id8h2G

💛📞 Loneliness affects 1 in 6 people worldwide. This #BefriendingWeek, we’re launching Carers Phone Friends — weekly friendly calls for unpaid carers in Oxfordshire to chat with a trained volunteer, helping them to connect & feel supported. Learn more: buff.ly/hHYoX5I

🧡📣 This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating the people whose guidance, governance, and commitment help shape our work. Thank you to all our Trustees for staying true to our values, promoting our vision, and supporting unpaid carers across Oxfordshire.

💬🤝 It’s #TalkMoneyWeek! Start positive conversations about money to feel in control, make informed choices & reduce financial stress. 👉 Use the Oxfordshire Advice Navigator to find local support buff.ly/xKEGJM9 or visit MoneyHelper's website buff.ly/Qp1GRaM

🤧📷 It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! With cold & flu season coming, remember antibiotics don’t treat these illnesses. Using them only when needed protects you, your family & those you care for. Find out more: buff.ly/NL6BmCF @NHSBOBICB

🧡📢 Today is #CarersRightsDay! Every day, thousands of people in take on unpaid caring roles, often without realising the support and protections they’re entitled to. We've put together a handy guide, or you can find out more on our website: buff.ly/HOJs9k1@Carers…

🧡 We're looking for a Carers Adviser to join our team in the West Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse. In this role, you’ll help carers take care of their wellbeing, feel less isolated, and access support. 👉 For more information and to apply: buff.ly/rdPwnvu

Feeling under the weather? You can buy over-the-counter medicines to help with minor conditions like coughs, colds, sore throats & blocked noses. You’re unlikely to get a prescription for these medicines —even if entitled to a free one. tinyurl.com/u3aszffm #OverTheCounterMeds