Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

05/02/2026

When someone opens up to you about their mental health, it can feel difficult to know what to say or do. We’ve asked our CBT therapists for some tips on what can help.

05/02/2026

This Time to Talk day, it's not just about talking it's about listening too. Here are some of our tips and advice if someone opens up to you about how they're feeling, not just today but any time.

05/02/2026

Starting a conversation about your mental health can feel really hard. Just saying that you're struggling can get you over that first hurdle. This day, Iram, one of our CBT Therapists has some tips on how to start and what can help.

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05/02/2026

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.

29/01/2026

Patients and members of the public are invited to join this free public talk: Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?

📅Thursday 12 February
⌚6pm to 7pm (refreshments from 5.30pm)
📍Rewley House, Oxford
➡️FREE entry, no booking required

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with ’s disease.

Now this technique is being explored as a potential treatment for other neurological conditions.

In this talk, Professors Alex Green and Ben Seymour, will discuss a study investigating whether DBS could be used to treat central post- pain, and if this technique might be a way of tackling other brain-related conditions.

27/01/2026

Healthwatch Oxfordshire are asking for public input on their priorities. If you’ve got experiences or ideas about health and care services, check out their post! 👇

We would like to hear your views on what areas of health and social care you think we should focus our work on over the next year.

We’d also like your ideas on topics for our public health and care webinars, and your feedback on how you think we are doing.

Please share your thoughts with us by completing this short, anonymous survey which will close for comments on Monday 2nd February : https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/priorities26-27/

21/01/2026

🤔 What is the WISDOM Schools Research Network?

The Working in Schools to Deliver on Mental Health (WISDOM) Research Network, in collaboration with NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre is a free national mental health research network for primary and secondary schools, sixth form and further education colleges across England.

By joining WISDOM, schools gain access to high-quality, evidence-informed resources and opportunities to be involved in ground-breaking mental health research that supports students, families, and staff.

No commitment required: schools choose how and when they engage.

Watch a short video explaining who we are and what we do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5y6CvNcH8

Find out how to get involved or contact the team:
https://wisdom.mhid.org.uk/for-schools/get-involved/😃

Help us support mental health research across school communities.

20/01/2026

A group of patient and public involvement (PPI) contributors have shared some helpful tips for researchers on working with under-served communities.

Their recommendations focus on involving the right people, building strong relationships, and thinking about practical details like fair payment and accessible venues.

The research was carried out by members of the Diversity in Research Group (DiRG), a PPI group that aims to make involvement in health research more engaging to diverse communities.

Read more: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/public-contributors-draw-up-recommendations-for-involving-underserved-communities-in-research/

08/01/2026

A quick message from our colleagues at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . We're all working together to manage pressures across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire this winter - so if you don't think it's life threatening please remember that Pharmacies, Minor Injury units and NHS 111 are all there to help you.

06/01/2026

2025 was a year of momentum, partnership and delivery for our research teams.

In this article, we showcase some of our top highlights from across our 4 research infrastructures in 2025.

🔗https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/from-insight-to-impact-at-oxford-health-rd-2025/

30/12/2025

Looking ahead to the New Year can sometimes seem like an impossible mission. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression or trauma, we urge you to find the strength to reach out.

At Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies we welcome referrals from all backgrounds at any time of year. http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/talkingtherapies

24/12/2025

We know that people can face many challenges over the Christmas season and we can sometimes have very mixed feelings during this period.

Reaching out can be tough, so we have trained staff on hand to support you. Make a self-referral at NHS Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies - for anxiety and depression.