Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust We provide mental health and community services in Oxfordshire & mental health services in Buckinghamshire

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical and mental health and social care with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of all our patients and their families. We currently run eight community hospitals in Oxfordshire, as well as providing mental health services in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and elsewhere. We also work in partnership with others such as GPs, local universities, local authorities and voluntary organisations. If you or someone you care for needs to be admitted to hospital your care will be co-ordinated by a team of people and as close to home as possible. Our aim is always to work with you and your family to get you home as soon as you are well enough and continue to support you there.

We know that looking after someone with dementia can be challenging, and carers can often find themselves feeling stress...
12/12/2025

We know that looking after someone with dementia can be challenging, and carers can often find themselves feeling stressed, isolated, down, and worried. The good news is that help is available.

Oxfordshire Talking Therapies is running a free online group designed to support people caring for someone with dementia. The group uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies which are evidence-based and designed to support carers in their ability to deal with stress, cope with difficult thoughts and emotions, and understand dementia and their reaction to it.

If you are a carer for someone who has a diagnosis of dementia and are looking for ways to manage stress and care more effectively for your relative or friend this group may be for you.

If you would like to know more, please contact Oxfordshire Talking Therapies directly by visiting our website - https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/oxon-talking-therapies/ or calling on 01865 901222. Just let us know you are interested in the CBT for Carers of People with Dementia group.

A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds...
10/12/2025

A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds or those living in deprived areas who experience severe mental illness.

The Improving Postpartum Outcomes of Severe Mental Illnesses in Ethnically Diverse Mothers (POSIE) project is a collaboration between several UK universities, including the University of Oxford, NHS Trusts and charities.

It aims to identify practical ways to improve care for mothers experiencing serious mental illnesses such as severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.

Read more: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/new-research-collaboration-to-tackle-ethnic-inequalities-in-perinatal-severe-mental-illness/

09/12/2025

Join Megan for a day in the life of one of our Childrens’ Hospital at Home Team Nurses! 🩺

Our Hospital at Home team help to provide care at home as an alternative to going into hospital, and also help people well enough to go home get discharged a bit earlier.

Help us make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.The ABATE Study is a groundbreaking clinical trial th...
03/12/2025

Help us make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

The ABATE Study is a groundbreaking clinical trial that is testing a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome. We are looking for volunteers who have Down syndrome and are 35-50 years old to participate in the study.

If you or someone you know fits these criteria, visit Abate-study.com or contact us at mentalhealthresearch@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

We can supply more information, answer questions, and see if you might be suitable to take part in the study.

03/12/2025

Flu isn’t just a cold. Trust our Clinical Nurse Lead Ben, when we say this is something you want to avoid if possible. It’s also particularly prevalent this year - so make sure to get your vaccination!

Professionals Virtual Open Afternoon Do you work with people and communities? Would you like to know how to signpost peo...
02/12/2025

Professionals Virtual Open Afternoon

Do you work with people and communities?


Would you like to know how to signpost people to an innovative local NHS mental health support service?


NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies runs regular open events for professionals from all backgrounds and disciplines. It’s an opportunity to learn about local NHS talking therapy and how you can best support and signpost people who would benefit from treatment.

The two-hour sessions are held via Microsoft Teams and are a chance to meet Oxfordshire Talking Therapies colleagues, find out more and ask questions.

Colleagues are welcome from all professional backgrounds including:

· Emergency services

· GPs and health professionals

· Third sector colleagues

· Schools and education

· Community groups and clubs

· Employers

The next event is on Thursday 11th December 2025, from 2pm to 4pm.

To find out more details or to sign up to attend, please email oxon-talking-therapies@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk​ or call 01865 901222. A Microsoft Teams invite will be sent to your work email address.

You can also find out more on the http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/oxon-talking-therapies/professionals/open-afternoons/.

In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Gonca Ramjaun, Research Recruitment Facilitator at the T...
02/12/2025

In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Gonca Ramjaun, Research Recruitment Facilitator at the Trust, to learn about her career dedicated to mental health research.

Gonca shares insights from 10 years in research delivery and her journey taking on a pivotal role in relaunching the innovative Count Me In initiative.

Read more about the challenges and rewards of Gonca's role and why Count Me In is such a game-changer for research participation.

https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/60-seconds-with-gonca-ramjaun-research-recruitment-facilitator/

Autism research opportunity - OVAAT study recruitment open. Do you know a young person who can help evaluate a new onlin...
27/11/2025

Autism research opportunity - OVAAT study recruitment open.

Do you know a young person who can help evaluate a new online autism assessment tool?

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust OVAAT study is looking for neurotypical participants aged 13-18 to help assess a new online autism diagnostic tool.

Recruitment for the OVAAT study is open.

🔗 To read more about the study, full eligibility criteria and contact details please see the Trust website: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/young-people-needed-to-help-evaluate-online-autism-assessment-tool/

Are you a young person aged 15–18 in Oxfordshire who’s completed treatment for or but still struggling? The ATTEND r...
25/11/2025

Are you a young person aged 15–18 in Oxfordshire who’s completed treatment for or but still struggling?

The ATTEND research trial, led by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge, is testing a new therapy, Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers (MAC).

This innovative approach helps young people manage low mood and supports parents/carers in understanding and reinforcing these techniques.

If you're between services or seeking extra support beyond CAMHS or school, this could be for you.

Find out how to get involved on our website: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/trial-offering-mindfulness-therapy-is-looking-for-teenaged-participants/

Oxfordshire took part in its first ever Baby Week, which launched on Friday 14th November. Services across the county ca...
21/11/2025

Oxfordshire took part in its first ever Baby Week, which launched on Friday 14th November. Services across the county came together in the City and the South to help promote the event with the theme of 'healthy parents, healthy baby'.

Thanks to everyone who took part and made it a big success!

At Oxford Health we’re proud to join Carers UK and organisations from across the country in raising awareness of the rig...
20/11/2025

At Oxford Health we’re proud to join Carers UK and organisations from across the country in raising awareness of the rights, entitlements and wider support available for unpaid carers. This includes our Oxford Health staff who are working carers who are juggling supporting someone alongside working.

This year’s theme ‘Know your rights, use your rights’ is all about making sure more carers understand their entitlements and feel confident to use them. We’re encouraging everyone to get involved and to find out how carers rights can help you to:

✔ Access support

✔ Juggle care and work

✔ Look after your health and wellbeing

✔ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital


Know your rights, use your rights

As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home. These right are;



The right to unpaid Carer’s Leave
The right to request flexible working
The right to ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer
The right (and choice) to request a free flu jab
Protection against discrimination or harassment
Requesting a carer’s assessment
Being consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital

Check out the Carers Rights UK website for loads of help, support and advice.

📢 Calling all parents and carers! Our Mental Health in Development Theme, in collaboration with The Charlie Waller Trust...
18/11/2025

📢 Calling all parents and carers!

Our Mental Health in Development Theme, in collaboration with The Charlie Waller Trust has launched a Parent Carer Research Network, a space for parents and carers to get involved in .

They're especially keen to hear from underrepresented groups, including:
✔️ Foster and adoptive parents
✔️ Parents from ethnically diverse backgrounds
✔️ Parents from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities
✔️ Fathers and male carers

Their next newsletter is out 27.11 so sign up before then!

All information including how to sign up can be found on their dedicated website: https://mhid.org.uk/parent-carer-research-network/

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Corporate Services, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore
Oxford
OX44XN

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+441865901000

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We provide physical and mental health services from 150 bases across Oxon, Bucks, Wilts & Bath & NE Somerset.

Our dedicated NHS teams deliver care in Oxfordshire from community hospitals in Witney, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Wallingford and Henley; via district nursing teams; out of hours services and specialist teams, like stroke wards, to minor injuries units.

And our highly-skilled mental health teams work in four counties providing care and support for children, teenagers, adults and older people in the community and inpatient facilities. We work closely with GPs, universities, local authorities and voluntary organisations. We are rated good by the Care Quality Commission our our aim is to always be caring, safe and excellent.