Healthwatch Oxfordshire

Healthwatch Oxfordshire Healthwatch Oxfordshire is the county’s independent health and social care watchdog.

Please tell us how you would like to be treated and cared for, and what is important to you when using health and social care services, so we can use your feedback to make a difference.

Over the last few years, we’ve developed a pioneering community research approach that puts local people at the centre o...
12/06/2026

Over the last few years, we’ve developed a pioneering community research approach that puts local people at the centre of change.

By working directly with communities, we support residents to explore the issues that matter most to them, identify practical solutions and ensure their voices are heard by decision makers across Oxfordshire.

Most recently, we partnered with community researchers from grassroots groups to co produce a practical how to guide for anyone interested in carrying out their own community led research.

If you’d like to learn more about our approach, explore the projects we’ve supported, or use our new guide to start your own research, visit our website: https://healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/community-research

Veronica is attending Oxford Sanctuary Fair (part of Refugee Week) this Saturday 13th June from 12.30pm-5.30pm at Floren...
12/06/2026

Veronica is attending Oxford Sanctuary Fair (part of Refugee Week) this Saturday 13th June from 12.30pm-5.30pm at Florence Park Community Centre.

If you see our stall come and tell her about your health and care experiences in Oxfordshire.

Jaz attended the Carers' Week celebration at Banbury Cross Health Centre today to hear people's experiences of local hea...
11/06/2026

Jaz attended the Carers' Week celebration at Banbury Cross Health Centre today to hear people's experiences of local health and social care services.

If you missed us, remember you can contact us any time by email, or by calling during office hours

Thanks to Banbury Cross Health Centre for inviting us!

Join us on Wednesday July 8th (1-2pm) for an online public presentation of our work 2025-26.Members of the Healthwatch ...
11/06/2026

Join us on Wednesday July 8th (1-2pm) for an online public presentation of our work 2025-26.

Members of the Healthwatch team will talk about some of our achievements over the year and how our work has helped to improve local health and social care services. We will also take questions about our work. All are welcome.

You can find more details and the Zoom link to join here: https://healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/2026/05/join-us-on-wednesday-8th-july-for-a-showcase-of-our-work-in-2025-26

10/06/2026

There are a few tickets left for tonight’s online event!

Meet the New Adult Learning Disability Team from OCC

🗓️ Today, 10th June 2026
⌚️ 19:00 to 20:30
Online

To book your place, please scan the QR code or visit this Eventbrite link:
https://shorturl.at/GTiVT

We are delighted to share our latest community research report, produced together with Sunrise Multicultural Project in ...
10/06/2026

We are delighted to share our latest community research report, produced together with Sunrise Multicultural Project in Banbury.

We supported Sunrise to listen to the experiences of 20 women from the communities they work with in Banbury Neithrop and Ruscote, particularly South Asian women, to better understand the barriers they face when accessing healthcare - particularly around cancer awareness, screening diagnosis and support.

The women told us about long waits for GP, dentist and hospital appointments, challenges accessing interpreting support, and mixed experiences of cancer screening and diagnosis. Many also shared how important community encouragement is in helping women attend screening and seek help early, especially when information is practical, culturally appropriate and available in the right language.

As a result of this work so far, breast care nurse Sam Evans has visited Sunrise and translated information has been made available.

Huge thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, and to Sunrise for leading on this important project – we look forward to continuing to work with you!

Read the full report at https://healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/1527

10/06/2026

You can check if online pharmacy websites are registered to avoid being sold fake medicines that might be dangerous to your health

More info at: https://orlo.uk/ySjJr

09/06/2026

We expect our well-established continuity plans to minimise any potential impact on patients during next week's industrial action.

Resident Doctors Strike 15 - 19 June 2026

Our services are open as normal during the resident doctors strike.
If there is any change to your appointment, you will be contacted directly.

09/06/2026

Resident doctors – including those at OUH – are taking industrial action from 7am Monday 15 June – 6.59am Friday 19 June.

This is part of an ongoing dispute between resident doctors and government, and follows on from recent industrial action in April.

More in our news story in the comments ⬇️

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Healthwatch Oxfordshire, Office F20 Elmfield House New Yatt Road
Witney
OX281GT

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Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

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+441865520520

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