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Treatment Room
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Get immediate help with minor illnesses and injuries:
- Adult ADHD (Statement)
- Coughs
- Colds
- Flu
- Conjunctivitis
- Blocked nose
- Headaches
- Minor head injury
- Back pain
- Sprains
- Burns and scalds
- Insect stings
- Cuts and grazes
Pharmacists can also advise on minor illnesses and injuries:
Alternatively you can visit your nearest First Aid Unit:
- Bicester First Aid Unit
Bicester Community Hospital
Piggy Lane, Bicester, OX26 6HT
The First Aid Unit offers a walk-in service, so no referral or appointment required. This service is open only outside normal working hours: weekdays from 6pm to 11pm, and 8.30am to 11pm on weekends and bank holidays.The First Aid Unit sees all minor injuries, but has no x-ray facilities.
Telephone 01865 903976
Consulting room
Consulting room
How can we help you?
For Forms, Medicals, Test results and Certificates please visit Reception
For Health reviews, including Asthma reviews and Smoking cessation please visit our Health Review Clinic room.
Self Manage
Call or get help online – NHS 111
Community Pharmacist
Visit a Pharmacist
- No appointment necessary
- Many pharmacists have a confidential area
- Open till late and at weekends
Treatment and Advice from your GP
Self-refer to Local Services
Nurse or HCA
To book Nurse and Health Care Assistant appointments, please call 01869 362922 between 14:00 and 17:00.
COVID-19 Support Room
COVID-19 Support Room
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
Practice COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
Well-being while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
- Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
- Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
- Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
Advice for Vulnerable Patients
- Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
- How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
- Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
- Pregnancy advice
Wellbeing Centre
Wellbeing Centre
Let’s see what we can do…
Autism Oxford
Oxfordshire Autism Alert Card Scheme
Developing services for teenagers and adults
Support groups
Oxford Aspies Pub Group
OASIS
Parent/carer support group
Advice, information and support from parents
Regular coffee mornings
School holiday playdays
Children in Touch – Autism Family Support
Support & information for families
Youth groups
Activity days in school holidays
Bicester Autism ADHD/ADD Support Group
We are a parent support group who have children with special needs, which includes autism and ASHD/ADD.
The National Autistic Society
The leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
Banbury Areas NRAS Group
The Banbury Area National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society Group meets every other month at the Horton Hospital Training Room (6.30pm – 8.00pm). Run by volunteers who all have Rheumatoid Arthritis, we organise various events to raise awareness and offer support, education and information to those lining with RA.
0845 458 3969
Email:groups@nras.org
Bosom Friends - Breast Cancer Support Group
Bosom Friends is a breast cancer support group for people who have been affected by breast cancer and who live in and around the Oxford area.
Tel: Jan Backhouse 01844 290362
Email: jan@bosomfriends.org.uk
The Sunflower Club - Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
A therapeutic support group for lung cancer and mesothelioma patients and their carers.
Tel: Jill Mowforth on 01494 426231 or 01296 315649
Friends of O.S.C.A.R - Spinal and Brain Tumour Support
Friends of O.S.C.A.R is a charity set up to support children with brain and spinal tumours and their families throughout the country.
Tel: 07498 578890
Email: contact@friendsofoscar.org.uk
Neuroendocrine Cancer Support Group
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK exists to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, to support patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of Neuroendocrine cancers.
Tel: Sian Davies on 01865 235708
Email: sian.davies4@ouh.nhs.uk
Heads2gether - Head, Neck and Mouth Cancer Support
A great opportunity to share your cancer experience with other patients, think about your recovery, look towards the future, meet members of your medical support team in an informal friendly environment and learn more about living with Head and Neck Cancer.
Tel: Ralph Goodson on 07943 251 125
Email: support@heads2gether.net
Oxford Haematology Support Group
A group providing support to people affected by all Leukaemia’s, Lymphatic cancer, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes, Myeloproliferative neoplasms and Aplastic Anaemia.
Tel: Nickey Bate on 08088 010 444
Email: care@leukaemiacare.org.uk
Oxford Lymphoma Association Support Group
Have you been affected by Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma? Would you like to meet others who have experienced lymphoma or who are living with the condition?
Tel: Emma Venner on 0808 808 5555
Email: information@lymphomas.org.uk
Oxford Churchill Hospital Ovarian Cancer Support Group
OXCHOCS supports all women with ovarian cancer who can travel to the Churchill Hospital in Oxford for their meetings.
Tel: 07982 869377
Email: oxchocs@btopenworld.com
Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
A group of men with their wives, partners, family and friends. We meet about 8 times a year for social and informative evenings. We have all ‘been there’ and are able to give you the benefit of our experience. Why not join our group – you don’t have to be alone.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Provides practical, medical and financial support for people with cancer. Their website has information on a range of topics including living with cancer, support for carers, and facing the end of life. Many of their leaflets can be downloaded.
Maggies Centre - Oxford
Offers emotional support to people affected by cancer. The Maggie’s national website hosts an online facilitated bereavement support group.
01865 751882
Email: oxford@maggiescentres.org
Live Well Oxfordshire
Live Well Oxfordshire tells you about a range of support services across Oxfordshire for adults (18+), families and carers.
The Odyssey Programme
Using the stimulation of surprise and the outdoors, Odyssey takes people on a 5 day residential journey aimed at combating the psychological and emotional devastation caused by their illness. Via professional referral only.
Here for Health
The Here for Health Centre is here for you to drop in, for information and advice on healthy living and how to reduce your risk of ill health.
Shine Cancer Support
Shine is working to create a community of young adults with cancer. All of their work is designed to bring people closer together and ensure that they get the support the need.
Email: hi@shinecancersupport.org
The Hummingbird Cancer Support & Therapy Centre
Located in Launton, Bicester, the Hummingbird Centre works with people affected by cancer and are there, not only for the activities that take place, but for anyone who is on their journey, about to start their journey or even finished their journey.
01869 244 244
SeeSaw
An Oxfordshire charity that helps children and their families before and after a major bereavement. Their website provides information for young people, parents and teachers, as well as details of further sources of support.
Email: info@seesaw.org.uk
Maggie’s Oxford
Offers emotional support to people affected by cancer. The Maggie’s national website hosts an online facilitated bereavement support group.
01865 751882
Email: oxford@maggiescentres.org
Macmillan Oxfordshire Buddy Scheme
Macmillan know how hard it is to cope with the physical, practical and emotional effects of cancer. Macmillan volunteers can support you for up to 12 weeks.
Tel: Amanda Cracknell on 07894566606 (Mon – Friday)
Email: oxreferrals@macmillan.org.uk
Smokefreelife Oxfordshire
Join the thousands of people who have used Smokefreelife support to help them stop smoking.
Text QUIT to 66777
Healthy Recipes: World Cancer Research Fund
You can reduce your risk of certain cancers by eating a good diet, staying a healthy weight and keeping active.
Carers Oxfordshire
Carers Oxfordshire is a free service which offers information, advice and support to someone aged 18 and over, who is looking after someone aged 18 and over, living in Oxfordshire, who could not manage without this help.
Oxford Citizens Advice - Macmillan Project
The service provides comprehensive, independent, confidential and impartial welfare benefits advice and support to people affected by cancer.
Email: macmillan@cab-oxford.org.uk
Maggie's Oxford
Offers emotional support to people affected by cancer. The Maggie’s national website hosts an online facilitated bereavement support group.
01865 751882
Email: oxford@maggiescentres.org
Step Change Debt Charity
Step Change offer the widest range of debt solutions, to help you no matter what you’re dealing with.
Community Connect
Community Connect links people with community activities to improve mental and physical wellbeing and reduce loneliness.
Find out more
Macmillan Cancer Support
Provides practical, medical and financial support for people with cancer. Their website has information on a range of topics including living with cancer, support for carers, and facing the end of life. Many of their leaflets can be downloaded.
Oxford Carers Support
North and West Oxfordshire Carers Centre,
27 Horsefair,
Banbury,
OX16 0AE
Transgender Carer Support Group – Kidlington
Support for Family, friends and loved ones of Trans and Gender Variant People
A dedicated group for Trans Carers only, offering face to face support with a specialist support worker and peer to peer support from TransCarers in a friendly inclusive and understanding environment.
3rd Thursday each Month – 10.30-12.30
Want to know more: Call us on 07784 956 904
Carers Oxfordshire
Carers Oxfordshire is a free service that offers information, advice and support to unpaid adult carers of adults in Oxfordshire.
0845 050 7666
Crossroads Care Oxfordshire
If you are a carer, your local Crossroads Care Scheme can offer support.
01865 260280
SENDIASS
The SEN and Disability Information Advice and Support Service.
Are you a parent or Carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years in Oxfordshire?
SENDIASS offers Free informed and impartial support to parents/carers.
Help Line: 01865 810516
Text Phone: 07786 524294
Email: sendiass@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Carers UK
Carers UK provide information and advice for people who are looking after someone.
0808 808 7777
Live Well Oxfordshire
Get connected to support you need. This website will help you find services in Oxfordshire that will support you to live well and be independent.
Carers Benefits - GOV.UK
The Government website has a range of useful information for carers.
Cervical Smear Test
Women aged between 25 and 49 years are encouraged to have a cervical smear test every 3 years and women aged between 50 and 64 should have a smear test every 5 years.
01869 249222
Child Health Clinic
The health visitors and doctor are available on Wednesday mornings for routine checks and immunisations of children under 5 years. This clinic is for well children only – please do not bring your child to this clinic for the treatment of illness.
01869 249222
Auditory Verbal (for Deaf Children)
We want to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children. We work to increase awareness, understanding and access to Auditory Verbal therapy by providing services directly to families and sharing our expertise with health and education professions so that many more families can access Auditory Verbal therapy close to where they live.
01869 325 000
School Health Nursing
Our School Health Teams work with children, young people and families to enable children to be healthy and reach their full potential. School Nurses are qualified nurses who have undertaken specialised training in the health of children and young people.
01869 604095
Home-Start in Oxford & Bicester
Home-Start around Oxfordshire is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age.
01865 779991
The Children’s Consultancy
The Children’s Consultancy provide counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and parents within a network of specialist health care professionals.
01865 301 121
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more
Fever in Children
A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more
Headlice
Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more
Further information
From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS – Childhood Illness
Chronic Disease Clinics
We have clinics for the management of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, asthma and kidney disease prevention. We operate a recall system to ensure patients are invited to the clinics regularly. If you receive a letter from us, please contact reception to arrange a convenient appointment.
01869 249222
Oxford Dementia Nurse Help Line
For Dementia Advice and Support. 9-6pm Monday – Friday
Telephone: 01865 410 210
Memory MOT Clinic
Worried someone close to you is losing their memory?
Many people suffer from memory loss as they get older.
But if it starts to happen on a regular basis, it could be the early signs of dementia.
Speak to our Reception to book an appointment with our Patient Support for your Memory MOT.
Bicester Dementia Support Worker
Claire Knight is the Dementia Support Worker for Bicester and can be contacted through
Telephone: 07827 235 433
Bicester Dementia Support Groups
For information on support groups in Bicester and the surrounding area.
Telephone: 01295 264 545
Dementia Oxfordshire
Dementia Oxfordshire is a partnership between three local charities, Age UK Oxfordshire, Guideposts and YoungDementia UK, who are bringing together their specialist expertise to develop and deliver a new Dementia Support Service for people of all ages. The service is free to use.
Nurse Help Line (9am-6pm Mon-Fri): 01865 410 210
Dementia UK
Specialist one-to-one support. Expert advice. These are the two key ways we help people living with dementia at Dementia UK. We do this through our unique Admiral Nurses who work hand in hand with families, helping them cope with the fear, uncertainty and difficult everyday reality of dementia.
Download the following pamphlets:
Getting a diagnosis of dementia
Tips for better communication with a person living with dementia
Age UK (Oxfordshire)
At Age UK Oxfordshire we are dedicated to providing essential services for older people throughout the county. Whether you are an older person or care for an older person as a friend or relative, we have a range of services that can offer practical help and support with a friendly face.
Telephone: 0345 450 1276
Daybreak – Living Well with Dementia
Daybreak is unique in providing social and therapeutic respite days for people living with dementia, helping couples stay together at home, thus delaying or avoiding residential care. We have 3 day clubs in Oxfordshire: Kidlington, North Oxford and Greater Leys.
01865 776744
Alzheimer’s Society
Find out more about the programmes we run for people affected by dementia.
Help Line: 0300 222 11 222
Bicester Memory Café (Alzheimer's Society)
If you have Dementia, or are caring for someone with Dementia come along and meet others in a relaxed setting. Cared for welcome. Bicester Methodist Church. Last Wednesday of each month, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Forget Me Not (Bicester) Ltd
Friendship group for older people – you can be sure of a warm welcome
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am – 3pm at the Bicester Methodist Church
For more details:
Phone: 07505 749 931
Email: mail@forgetmenotbicester.co.uk
Facebook: Forget Me Not (Bicester) Ltd
Diabetes – What is it?
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.
There are two main types of diabetes:
- type 1 diabetes – where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
- type 2 diabetes – where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin
Healthier You – NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Take control of your health and prevent diabetes. Group sessions with practical advice that’s proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If your GP or Nurse believes you are at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes by the results of a blood test or fasting plasma glucose test in the last 12 months, BMI >30, hypertension or previous gestational diabetes, you will be invited to attend this programme. We strongly encourage you to accept this invitation.
Community Diabetes Service - Oxfordshire
Are you over 18 and have diabetes? Our education programmes can help you manage your condition, control your diabetes and improve the quality of life. You can self-refer to one of our education programmes: DIABETES2GETHER or DIABETES4WARD.
Low-Calorie Diets For Type 2 Diabetes – Newcastle University Research Project
A series of studies have demonstrated that T2D can be reversed to normal by substantial weight loss. This project aims to answer the question of whether losing weight on a low calorie diet and keeping it off using a structured, personalised support programme is a viable treatment for putting Type 2 diabetes into remission in the long-term.
The Blood Sugar Diet
The Blood Sugar Diet, by Dr Michael Mosely, is based on the latest research and is designed not only to help you improve your blood sugar but for many it may even reverse diabetes or the metabolic syndrome. And if you are simply at risk of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, this diet should keep your sugars down at a healthy level. (Please speak to your Doctor before engaging in any sudden weight loss programme).
Oxfordshire Roads to Recovery
Roads to Recovery is your countywide integrated alcohol and drugs service. We offer support to individuals throughout Oxfordshire from our full-time, dedicated recovery hubs.
Bicester Hub- We offer a satellite service in Bicester on Thursday each week, this enables clients to access group work sessions, 1-2-1 appointments and drop-in services.
01865 261690
Harm Minimisation Service
The Harm Minimisation Service is provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the Oasis Partnership, and provides services to drug and alcohol users who are not ready to, or do not wish to, work towards abstinence.
01865 455601
Young People's Specialist Substance Misuse Service
CAN Young People’s Team is a free, confidential drug and alcohol service for young people under the age of 19 and their families/carers in Oxfordshire. CAN Young People’s Team aim to provide information, education, advice and treatment to young people in relation to drug and alcohol use.
0845 6029298 / 01865 328470
One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App
Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
Drink Coach – Early Intervention & Support
All the tools you need to track and change your drinking – Online intervention and support.
It features:
– The Alcohol Test offering advice about their drinking
– Online Coaching which delivers online Extended Brief Interventions to risky drinkers, face to face via Skype
– a free App designed to help users track and change their drinking
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110
Further information
For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS – The Effects of Drugs
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
0345 450 1276
Live Well Oxfordshire
Get connected to support you need. This website will help you find services in Oxfordshire that will support you to live well and be independent.
Bicester Community Hospital
The First Aid Unit offers a walk-in service, so no referral or appointment required. This service is open only outside normal working hours: weekdays from 6pm to 11pm, and 8.30am to 11pm on weekends and bank holidays.
The First Aid Unit sees all minor injuries, but has no x-ray facilities.
01865 903976
Flu Clinics
Our practice nurses are happy to advise you about any immunisations that you should keep up to date. We encourage all patients with chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart disease) or aged over 65 years to have a vaccination against ‘flu every year. Please make an appointment at one of our Flu Clinics which are held in October and November.
01869 249222
NHS Hearing Aids Batteries – Options
Information on looking after and obtaining batteries for your NHS Hearing Aid.
Better Housing Better Health
Helping to keep residents with health conditions warm in the winter
Tel: 0800 107 0044
Sleepio.com
Insomnia affects one in ten adults. Sleepio is an online programme to address insomnia supported by the NHS. It aims to improve sleep without sleeping tablets through a fully automated, interactive web-based tool.
This means people can access the programme without needing a GP referral or prescription.
Website: Sleepio.com
Cherwell Link Card Scheme
50% discount on a range of leisure activities
If you receive an eligible benefit, or are recommended by a medical professional and live in Cherwell, you can apply for this discount card. At the Bicester leisure Centre: Gym, Swimming, Sauna, Steam, Spa, Tenpin Bowling plus Cherwell DC Holiday Programmes
Go Active, Get Healthy
Would you like to be more active, have fun, and meet new people?
This a FREE programme in Oxfordshire designed to support you in in beginning your journey to become more physically active. Get up to £160 in vouchers to support you and use at your local leisure centre, and receive motivational coaching support you.
01865 252 606
Oxfordshire Age UK – Generation Games
Age UK’s Oxfordshire’s physical activity service. Find out what physical activity sessions are near you, or be inspired to try something new.
If you just wish to see which activities are run exclusively by Generation Games:
Dance to Health – Free sessions for older people
Kingsmere Community Centre, Whiteland Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG
Dance to Health is a nationwide pioneering falls prevention dance programme for older people. Combining evidence based physiotherapy with the creativity and energy of dance.
Every Tuesday at 1:15pm.
Sessions last 60 to 90 mins plus 30 mins at the end for refreshments.
Cost £5 per session or £20 for 5 session block. First session is FREE.
If you are an older person who has had a fall or is worried about falling. No Dance experience necessary.
The number 26 bus stops right outside the Community Centre.
Please email Jen Stokes on JenStokes@ae-sop.org or call her on 07464 243 879 if you would like to come and try a session.
Bereavement Advice Centre
Provides a national helpline and information service offering support, information and advice about what to do after a death and the practical issues and procedures that people may face.
0800 634 9494 (open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday)
Cruse Bereavement Care
Provides individual support and counselling to bereaved adults.
Oxford helpline: 01865 245398
Email: oxfordshire@cruse.org.uk
Dying Matters
Provides information on dying, death and bereavement. Many of their leaflets can be downloaded from their website in a range of languages.
Healthtalk.org
Provides video and audio clips, as well as written transcripts, of patients’ and carers’ experiences of a variety of health-related conditions and illnesses. These include peoples’ experiences of dying and bereavement.
OMEGA – Oxfordshire ME Group for Action
We are a self-help group for people with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and their carers.
Members can benefit from contact with other people who recognise and understand the illness. Members give each other friendship and support, exchange information about treatments, and learn from each other about the management of this long-term illness.
Marie Curie
Provides a range of publications and guides for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Provides practical, medical and financial support for people with cancer. Their website has information on a range of topics including living with cancer, support for carers, and
facing the end of life. Many of their leaflets can be downloaded.
Maggie’s Oxford
Offers emotional support to people affected by cancer. The Maggie’s national website hosts an online facilitated bereavement support group.
01865 751882
Email: oxford@maggiescentres.org
Late Spring Oxfordshire (Bereavement Support)
Meeting twice a month in local venues. Over coffee and cake, together, we look to the future…without forgetting.
Bicester Group meets at Emmanuel Church, Bure Park 10.00-11.30 every 1st and 3rd Tuesday.
Phone: Kate on 07827 235 412
Oxfordshire County Council
Provides details of a range of private and voluntary services which support people in their own homes.
SeeSaw
An Oxfordshire charity that helps children and their families before and after a major bereavement. Their website provides information for young people, parents and teachers, as well as details of further sources of support.
01865 744768
Email: info@seesaw.org.uk
Social Services
Can provide financial and practical support.
0845 0507666
Maternity Clinic
All the doctors provide ante and post-natal care in conjunction with the community midwives who hold weekly clinics in the practice.
01869 249222
Antenatal Services
View antenatal services from Oxford University Hospitals including Antenatal clinics, maternity assessments, labour and birth and aginal Birth After Caesarean Clinic (VBAC).
Maternity Units
View information on the following maternity units.
Postnatal Services
View postnatal services from Oxford University Hospitals including Special Care Baby Unit’s (SCBU), VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) clinic, breastfeeding clinics and birth afterthoughts.
Start4life
A healthy baby starts with a healthy pregnancy. Get advice and tips on a healthy pregnancy, and to sign-up for regular emails and texts.
Birth Afterthoughts Service
This service is available to all women who have given birth in the last 12 months or who are pregnant. It offers an opportunity to discuss labour and birth events with an experienced midwife.
Self refer by calling 01865 220605
Planning your Pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps
Antenatal Care
Calculate your Due DateYour Antenatal Appointments ExplainedFind Maternity Services Near you
Postnatal Care
Further information
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide
A Practice Guide to Feeling Healthier & Happier
Lots of Information, advice and support to help you overcome feeling low or anxious
Oxford Safe Haven
In a Mental Health Crisis? The Oxford Safe Haven (OSH) provides an additional resource to out of hours and an alternative to the hospital emergency department for people experiencing a crisis with their mental health. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6pm – 12.30am.
Click here to see poster
Oxford Hypnotherapy,Counselling & Psychotherapy
Recognising if you have concerns that are weighing you down and choosing to do something about them is the first step to self empowerment and healing.
Inpatient Mental Health Care
The Warneford Hospital, part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, is the main mental health in-patient facility in Oxfordshire.
01865 901000
Talking Space
Talking Space is a service hosted by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (working in partnership with Oxfordshire Mind) to offer you help and support when you need it. It is a confidential service for people aged 18 years and over.
01865 901222
Mental Health Connection Support (Oxfordshire)
Our team can support you through life’s challenges from the complex to the every-day situations you find yourself in. You may be facing homelessness, unable to keep up with rent payments, need someone to accompany you to an important meeting that could affect your future or need advice to complete a form for benefits.
Our Homeless Support Service could provide you with short term housing with support to increase your skills and confidence, and help you to move on to more appropriate longer term housing.
01865 711 267
Turn2me
Turn2Me provides a 3 tiered approach to supporting mental well-being – Self Help, support groups and Professional Support. Remain anonymous, express yourself and share your experiences without fear of recognition or judgement.
Samaritans
If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more
Mind
Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 Find out more
Mencap
Don’t Miss Out. If you have a learning disability you can get extra support when visiting your doctor – all you have to do is add your name to the learning disability register. See our videos and guides to make sure you don’t miss out.
Rethink
Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more
Further information
For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit
Oxfordshire Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
The Oxfordshire Minor Eye Conditions’ Service provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye conditions.
The service is provided by MECS accredited optometrists (also known as opticians) across Oxfordshire who have specialist knowledge, training and skills.
Minor Surgery
The doctors have facilities to perform a range of minor surgical procedures. For more information please speak to our reception team.
01869 249222
Healthshare Oxfordshire
Do you suffer from pain in your Back, Neck, Muscles or Joints? Refer yourself to NHS Physiotherapy without waiting to see your GP.
If you are over 18 with a GP in Oxfordshire, you can refer yourself via our website, or see lots of helpful information:
Family Planning Clinic
All the doctors and some of our practice nurses are trained in family planning, and can offer a full range of contraceptive services, including emergency contraception.
01869 249222
Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service
Services include genitourinary medicine (GUM) and contraception: testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), all types of contraception including emergency contraception, advice on safer sex, relationships, drug use or other health related issues, and HIV care.
Free Condoms For u25s – Safety C-card Scheme
FREE condoms for under-25s living in Oxfordshire
- Regular supplies of free condoms
- Good quality sexual health information
- Special promotions and freebies
- Large number of outlets throughout Oxfordshire
Chlamydia Testing
16 – 24 and living in Oxfordshire?
You can order a free home chlamydia test.
Why get tested?
Most people don’t know they are infected as there are no symptoms in the majority of cases. Untreated Chlamydia can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system and lead to health problems in later life, including chronic pain and infertility.
Family Planning Association
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more
Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC)
We are a collective of women committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment. We offer a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence, and to anyone who is supporting them
0800 7836 294
Email:support@osarcc.org.uk
Sexual Health Help Line
The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice 0845 122 8690
Further information
For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS – Sexual Health
Activities in Bicester – Exercise and Social Activities
View a guide to the various activities you can get involved with in Bicester.
Learning for Leisure (Banbury and Bicester College)
Are you looking for an engaging, inspiring course, without the stress of exams? Do you have an area of personal interest that you’ve always wanted to explore further? We have just the courses for you!
Oxfordshire Volunteers
Welcome to Oxfordshire’s dedicated volunteering website. We’re delighted you’ve found us! With over 4000 charities and community groups in Oxfordshire that work with volunteers
We are a partnership of Oxfordshire’s three Volunteer Centres who are funded by Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire City Council and Cherwell District Council. We’re a friendly bunch who work closely together and we’d love to help you. Whether you’re an individual in need of a little more support to find a suitable volunteering opportunity, or a group needing advice around volunteer recruitment and management, then please get in touch.
Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action
We are here to help you help others by supporting and empowering volunteers, networks, partnerships and non-profit organisations big and small
ARCh – Assisted Reading for Children in Oxfordshire
Volunteering with ARCh as a Reading Helper provides age-friendly social participation for patients who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
Forget Me Not (Bicester) Ltd
Friendship group for older people – you can be sure of a warm welcome
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am – 3pm at the Bicester Methodist Church
For more details:
Phone: 07505 749 931
Email: mail@forgetmenotbicester.co.uk
Facebook: Forget Me Not (Bicester) Ltd
Stop for Life Oxon
Smoking cessation service commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council.
Telephone: 0800 122 3790
Website: www.stopforlifeoxon.org
Get Support Now
Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now
Further information
For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit
Good Neighbour Scheme (Bicester)
We aim to provide a personal, caring, free home visiting service to older people living in the Bicester area.
If you feel you could benefit from a little extra friendship and support, then we are happy to help you.
07849 799 530
Email:bgns@live.com
Oxfordshire and Berkshire Sepsis Support Group
People can be affected by sepsis in many ways. You or someone close may have had sepsis or you may have
lost someone close as a result of sepsis. Some survivors can experience a variety of physical, psychological or
emotional problems, some of which you may not realise are due to sepsis.
The support groups are very relaxed informal peer support meetings and a great way to share experiences
with others who understand how you’re feeling.
If you have been affected by sepsis in any way, we would love to see you there. Family members and carers welcome.
For more information contact 0800 389 6255 or Info@sepsistrust.org
Volunteer Connect Community Transport Scheme
The Volunteer Connect Community Transport Scheme provides a service where volunteer drivers use their own cars to take people to essential appointments, when there is no reasonable alternative for them to travel.
Passengers pay a 45p/mile charge (from the drivers home) to help cover the driver’s fuel cost. 2 days’ notice required.
Transport can be contacted via email: transport@volunteerconnect.org.uk
or call 0300 3030 125 for further information or to book a journey
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)
We are proud to transport people who are unable to use public or other transport due to their medical condition, and include those who are attending hospital outpatient clinics, being admitted to or discharged from hospital wards and needing life-saving treatments such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy or renal dialysis or DVT treatment.
Your first NEPTS journey must be booked by a healthcare professional or by you calling the Patient Eligibility Line. You can then use NEPTS Patient Zone to book subsequent journeys, manage your bookings and check your journey status.
Patient Eligibility Line available 07:00-19:00
0300 100 0015
Health care Professionals Line in Thames Valley available 24/7 365 days a year
0300 123 3235
PTS Cancellation Line available 24/7 365 days a year
0300 790 0143
Cherwell Community and Voluntary Service
The service’s volunteer drivers use their own cars to provide essential transport for people who are unable to access public transport or don’t have help from friends or family. There is a charge, paid to the driver, for this service.
Telephone: 01295 759 126 (between 10:00-12:00)
Email: Cherwell@talktalkbusiness.net
Website: cherwellcvs.btck.co.uk
Dietary Advice
All the nurses offer a range of advice and support to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, this includes dietary and exercise advice.
01869 249222
Achieve Oxfordshire
Self-refer to a FREE 12 week weight loss programme with leading weight-loss providers Weight Watchers or Slimming World. Plus the men’s only weight loss programme – Man V Fat. To help you have a healthier lifestyle. Achieve Healthy Weight Loss Oxfordshire services will include help with getting active, eating well and losing weight.
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle. Find out more
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight. Find out more
Get started on the nhs 12 Week Weight Loss Plan
The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off. Get started now
Slimming and Weight Loss Classes
Join a diet, slimming or weight-loss club in Oxfordshire and get the support and advice you need to get fitter and healthier. Including Slimming World and Weight-watchers.
Am I a Healthy Weight
Calculation your BMI using this NHS Tools
Further information
For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Here we can help you monitor your condition
Long term conditions
Health Review
More than one condition?
Prescriptions and medicines centre
Prescriptions and medicines centre
How can we help you?
Prescriptions
Local Pharmacies
- On-Site Dispensary
Open between 08:30 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 18:00 - Lloyds Pharmacy
01869 240972, The Old Barn, Coker Close - Boots
01869 252030, 33-35 Sheep St - Superdrug Chemists
01869 248822, 39 Sheep Street - Ahmeys Pharmacy
01869 240460, 2A Market Square - Bicester Pharmacy
01869 321549, 134 Buckingham Crescent - Jardines Pharmacy
01869 323008, 2 Nightingale Place - Jardines Pharmacy Bure Park
01869 324965, Unit 5 Barberry Place - Minerva Clinical Services
01869 228822, The Station House, Heyford Park