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Oxford Carers Support Service

Carer support

Oxford

Last updated: 31/10/2025

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Statement on the closure of our Oxfordshire Carers Support Service


We are saddened that our Oxfordshire Carers Support Service has now closed as of the 30th April 2026.
 
In recent years, commissioners across the country have moved away from providing specific services for the carers of people living with a mental illness, replacing them with more generic services that support all carers . While we appreciate the financial pressures local authorities are under and understand the rationale for such decisions, we also know that something is lost when this happens. Caring, in all its many forms, is both rewarding and challenging in equal measure. While all carers share common concerns, the experiences of those caring for someone living with a mental illness can be quite different, and these nuances risk being lost within more generic services.

To compound our sadness, we want to be clear that Rethink Mental Illness did not walk away from this transition. We proactively offered to provide specialist mental health expertise within the new generic service and engaged in good faith throughout. Regrettably, despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach an agreed approach with the new service provider.

Nevertheless, we wish the new service every success and sincerely hope it is able to meet the needs of those in Oxfordshire who care for someone affected by mental illness. 

Support Guide - Carers Oxfordshire 
  
If you are a carer seeking support, you can find relevant advice and information on our online Carers hub. You can also find more information from Carers Oxfordshire who provide a free service offering information, advice and personalised support to adult unpaid carers who look after someone living in Oxfordshire. The person you care for can be of any age, and you do not need to live with them. They may need support due to a disability, mental or physical illness, an addiction, or other additional needs.

If you would like to find out about the support available, please contact the team on 01235 424715 or email carersinfo@carersoxfordshire.org.uk. You can also refer yourself via the website: www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk.

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