In Friendship - Home Care & Support

06/12/2025

🎄✨ Celebrating Our Incredible Team ✨🎄

What an amazing year it's been at In Friendship! Last night we gathered for our Christmas meal to reflect, laugh, and celebrate together 🥂

This year we've welcomed some wonderful new faces to the team, reconnected with familiar ones, and most importantly, continued supporting our amazing clients throughout Oxfordshire. None of it would be possible without this incredible group of people – each one individual and unique in their own special way 🧡

As the saying goes, "The success of any party is measured not by what is served, but by who is invited." Looking around that table, we know we've got something truly special here.

Not everyone could join us on the night, but they were absolutely there in spirit – because this team is a family, wherever we are 🌟

Here's to an even brighter 2026! Thank you to every single member of the In Friendship family for everything you do 🙏

21/11/2025

🙏 Thank you to CareLineLive for inviting us to participate in their GP Connect webinar!

We're proud to have adopted GP Connect at In Friendship Ltd, and it's truly transformed how we support our clients. With proper consent, we can now access vital medication and medical history information directly, enabling us to provide more informed, responsive, and personalised care.

This technology saves time and, most importantly, helps us deliver better outcomes for the people we support.

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26/10/2025

Don’t miss this event! Join Jane and the team for what will be a fantastic celebration of all the hard work and dedication that makes this service so exceptional 🤩👏🏻

Did you know that Dementia Oxfordshire has been supporting people living with dementia and their carers for almost ten years?

To mark our anniversary, we are holding a Big Birthday Bash at The Ampleforth Arms in Oxford on Wednesday November 5th. There will be live music, delicious food and great company!

If you'd like to join us, do drop Jane an email on janeprobets@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk

20/10/2025

🧡💙 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🧡💙

I cannot actually believe that we have hit the five-year mark!! What an adventure it has been and continues to be! From starting on my own to now being a team of 20, it’s an incredible achievement! We have moved from our conservatory, to Witney Innovation Centre and to our current office on Corn Street 🏢
We continue to do all that we can to make our clients the main focus and to empower them to stay as independent as possible.

John and I are forever thankful for all the employees that we have had and have, for all the shares on social media and for the recommendations too. Today is a very special day and although it can be very hard work, the clients that we support make it all worthwhile.

Here’s to the next 5 years!! 🥂

03/10/2025

🌟 Join us at the Health and Wellbeing Event! 🌟

We're excited to be attending the Health and Wellbeing Day at the Windrush Leisure Centre on Monday 6th October, 9am-12pm.

Looking to take steps towards a healthier, happier you? This FREE event is the perfect opportunity to get expert advice and support for your physical and mental wellbeing.

We will be there alongside other local experts, ready to help you with:

✨ Making small lifestyle changes
✨ Getting started on your wellness journey
✨ Support and guidance tailored to you

Whether you're taking your first steps or looking for new ways to boost your wellbeing, we'd love to see you there!

📍 Windrush Leisure Centre
📅 Monday 6th October
⏰ 9am - 12pm
🎟️ FREE event - everyone welcome!

Find out more: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/west-oxfordshire/windrush-leisure-centre/news/join-us-for-a-health-and-wellbeing-day

25/09/2025

💙 Going the extra mile for our clients isn’t just what we say - it’s what we do every single day.

One of our wonderful clients has been struggling with foot pain that was keeping them housebound. After several shopping trips trying to find comfortable shoes with no success, our lovely Sarah refused to give up.

In a true Cinderella moment, she brought in her own old running trainers as a last resort - and they fit perfectly! 👟✨

Today, our client is back out and about, mobile and independent once again. Sometimes it’s the simplest gestures that make the biggest difference.

This is what care looks like - creativity, persistence, and going above and beyond because every client deserves to live their best life.

19/09/2025

🥰 What an Amazing Day!🤩

Our In Friendship Information Fair today at the Corn Exchange was an incredible success! From 10AM to 2PM, our community came together for a wonderful day of connections, information sharing, and support.

A huge thank you to our amazing team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to life. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and teamwork made all the difference in creating such a welcoming and informative experience for everyone who attended.

We’re incredibly grateful to all the fantastic providers and organisations who joined us today and made this event so valuable for our community.

The conversations, connections made, and information shared today will have a lasting impact. It was wonderful to see so many people discovering new services, getting valuable advice, and meeting their neighbors - plus everyone enjoyed our raffle prizes!

To everyone who visited us today, participated, and helped spread the word - THANK YOU! Events like these show the true spirit of community and the importance of supporting one another to live well independently.

Until next time! 💙



📞 01993 650886 | ✉️ enquiries@infriendship.co.uk | 🌐 www.infriendship.co.uk

17/09/2025

🏡 SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Cotswold Gate Care Home 🏡

Located in picturesque Burford, Cotswold Gate Care Home offers 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a luxurious purpose-built environment that combines high-quality care with style and comfort. Their approach centres on providing compassionate support that meets each resident's unique needs.

What makes them special:

🤗 Residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care
🤗 Respite care for short-term stays and family breaks
🤗 Purpose-built facilities with thoughtful design features
🤗 Focus on promoting independence and well-being
🤗 Beautiful Cotswolds location near Burford Garden Centre
🤗 Dedicated team committed to exceptional care standards

They focus on promoting independence and well-being, with a team of dedicated professionals who understand that choosing the right care environment is one of life's most important decisions.

Explore luxury care options: Friday 19th Sept, 10AM-2PM at Corn Exchange, Witney

16/09/2025

🌿 SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Witney Wellness Hub 🌿

Wellness isn't just about treating illness - it's about thriving at every stage of life. Witney Wellness Hub believes that feeling your best should be accessible to everyone in our community.

Wellness services for active aging:

✅ Health screenings and wellness checks
✅ Gentle exercise and movement programs
✅ Stress management and relaxation techniques
✅ Nutritional guidance and support
✅ Social wellness activities

Their holistic approach recognises that true wellness combines physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connections. Age is just a number when you have the right support!

Discover your path to wellness: Friday 19th Sept, 10AM-2PM at Corn Exchange, Witney

Windrush Leisure Centre

16/09/2025

🎙 Catch Up: Faye's BBC Oxfordshire Radio Interview 🎙

A BIG thank you to BBC Oxfordshire, Adam Ball and the producers for having our very own Faye on this morning! 📡

Listen in to hear all about the event and why we set this up in the first place!

WHEN: Friday 19th September, 10am - 2pm
WHERE: Corn Exchange, Market Square, Witney, OX28
WHAT: Everything you need to support independent living at home

✨ All under one roof:

Dementia support
Power of attorney & wills advice
Mobility equipment guidance
Care home information
Home care services
Fire safety
Volunteering
And so much more!

No more waiting on hold or chasing callbacks - get all your questions answered face-to-face in one day!

This is our very first information fair and we're excited to give back to our community. Whether it's for yourself or a loved one, everyone is welcome.

Look out for our banners and balloons - you can't miss us! 🎈

100% FREE EVENT - See you there!

16/09/2025

🤝 SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Witney Foodbank 🤝

Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way. Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank believes that no one in our community should have to face going hungry. They provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred to them in crisis.

How they support our community:

🍽 Emergency food parcels with nutritionally balanced meals
🍽 Support through local agency referrals (Citizens Advice, health visitors, social services)
🍽 Part of the nationwide Trussell Trust network
🍽 Addressing both immediate food needs and longer-term support
🍽 Serving Witney and the surrounding West Oxfordshire areas
🍽 Connecting people with additional services to help address underlying issues

Working with trusted local agencies, they ensure people get the most appropriate help for their circumstances. As one client shared: "The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline."

Community support available: Friday 19th Sept, 10AM-2PM at Corn Exchange Witney

15/09/2025

🤝 SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer Link-Up 🤝

Community connection is vital for wellbeing, and Volunteer Link Up creates meaningful bonds between neighbours who want to help and those who could use support.

How they bring community together:

🤗 Companion visiting and friendship
🤗 Transport to appointments and social activities
🤗 Small shopping trips and errands
🤗 Gardening and light household help
🤗 Connecting volunteers with people who share interests

Whether you're looking for support or wanting to give back to your community, they match people thoughtfully to create genuine friendships and mutual support.

Build community connections: Friday 19th Sept, 10AM-2PM at Corn Exchange, Witney