We may be able to help you with tasks such as:
- washing, dressing, bathing and showering, getting up and going to bed
- assistance using the toilet or commode as well as empting and cleaning the commode
- assistance with feeding
- carrying out health care tasks under the direction of a health care professional.
How can I get help?
Before you are able to receive support, you will need to have an assessment.
If you wish to refer yourself or someone else for assessment then you can complete a self assessment form online or you can telephone Social and Health Care at 0845 050 7666.
If you have a general enquiry or want information on other services, you can complete this online general enquiry form or telephone Social and Health Care on 0845 050 7666.
Approved personal assistants
Approved personal assistants help people who require social care and support. They are checked, trained and sign a code of conduct under Oxfordshire County Council's new Support with Confidence scheme.
Find out more about personal assistants and how to get one:
Tel: 0845 050 7666
Email: SupportWithConfidence@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Web: Self directed support
Care charges
Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be expected to pay for or contribute towards the cost of your care. Following a financial assessment, we will give you a clear idea of what you will be expected to pay and how the charges are calculated.
Other home support providers
The Care Quality Commission keeps a database of care providers complete with its own inspection ratings. You can search its directory of reports on care services.
Tel: 03000 616161
Email enquiries@cqc.org.uk
Day centre services
Oxfordshire County Council day centres have special baths with hoists, and offer hairdressing, podiatry and therapies. For some services you may need to be assessed for eligibility.
Foot care
NHS podiatry
Podiatry is available from centres across the county, dependent on the seriousness of the condition.
Free for diabetes sufferers, people with ingrown toenails or foot problems caused by anomalies in walking. Contact your GP or the head office at St Barnabus Clinic:
Tel: 01865 311 312
Sole mates service
A nailcutting and footcare service is carried out by trained volunteers from Age UK Oxfordshire. There is a charge for the service.
This service is for older people who are unable to cut their own nails through reasons of frailty and difficulty bending, poor eyesight or problems with dexterity.
Tel: 01865 717 615
Web: www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/Our-services/Foot-care/
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