The Rycote Practice

27/10/2025

26/10/2025

www.facebook.com/NHSSmokefree

25/10/2025

As Stoptober draws to a close, don't forget that we still have your back; keep that non-smoker status going, and keep us in mind if you ever need support:

www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/
www.smokefreeoxon.co.uk

24/10/2025

After a year of being smoke free, your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's ❤️‍ Stay quit to keep healing

www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

22/10/2025

Are you looking for a handyperson?

Our Home Improvement Agency’s handyperson scheme will carry out
works to your home at a subsidised rate if you are eligible. Our trained
and experienced handypersons carry ID cards and our logo is clearly
displayed on their vans and uniform.

The service if offered to homeowners who live in Oxford City, South
Oxfordshire District Council & Vale of White Horse District Council.
Tenants may also use the service for jobs that are not the responsibility of the
landlords. The handyperson scheme is available to you if you are:
Age 55 or over
You have a disability or severe health problem that prevents you from
carrying out the repair yourself

For more information please visit: www.oxford.gov.uk/hia-sv

22/10/2025

Quitting smoking will improve your health whatever your age, and no matter how long you've smoked. Find out more about the benefits of quitting smoking here:

www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/benefits-of-quitting-smoking/

21/10/2025

Welcome to The Wild Things Trail: Hedgehog Adventure

The Wild Things Trail challenges you to navigate the streets of Thame through the ‘paws’ of a hedgehog. The trail has been developed by 21st Century Thame and Thame Town Council (sponsored by BP Collins) and everyone is welcome to take part. You can pick up the trail leaflets from Thame Town Hall, Thame Library, Racquets Fitness Centre and Tiggywinkles.

Your Mission
Just out of hibernation, you are a hedgehog desperately in need of food and company!

You have left your cosy nest in Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve and start your hunt from Southern Road Recreation Ground. You decide to set out towards one of Thame’s other parks in the hope of finding tasty insects – and other friendly hedgehogs – on the way.

Your aim is to get reach the finish with the highest Energy Score you can.

May the best hedgehog(s) win!

DOWNLOAD THE TRAIL HERE:https://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Wild-Things-Trail-WEB.pdf

21/10/2025

Don't quit quitting! Just one more week until you're five times more likely to quit for good 🎉 Until then, have a look at some tips on how to stay strong and - www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

20/10/2025

National Adoption Week

20th -24th October 2025 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

The Freud’s research recently conducted for the campaign revealed that one of the greatest barriers to people coming forward to adopt is their perception that their family and home might not be considered the right ‘fit’. They worry that their circumstances and history will be judged.

"A child doesn't need perfection, they need a welcome home and home can be perfectly imperfect. "

https://www.adoptionuk.org/national-adoption-week
https://www.youcanadopt.co.uk/naw/

20/10/2025

Know someone who would love to give up smoking but isn't sure of those first steps? Send them a link to get their free personal quit plan - www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/