{"id":441,"date":"2024-01-08T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/carers\/?page_id=441"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:00:39","slug":"other","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/carers\/handbook\/directory\/other\/","title":{"rendered":"Other organisations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Alzheimer\u2019s Society<\/h3>\n<p>Alzheimer\u2019s Society provide advice and information to people who are supporting someone with dementia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0333 150 3456 Dementia Connect support line<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\">www.alzheimers.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dementia Oxfordshire<\/h3>\n<p>Dementia Oxfordshire provide support and advice for people with dementia and their families.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 01865 410 210<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk\">www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:info@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk\">info@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rethink Mental Illness<\/h3>\n<p>If you are a carer for someone living with a mental health illness it can feel difficult to support your loved one or to get answers you might need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rethink.org\/advice-and-information\/carers-hub\">www.rethink.org\/advice-and-information\/carers-hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Oxfordshire Rethink Carers Support Service<\/h3>\n<p>Oxfordshire Rethink Carers Support Service provide emotional and practical support to unpaid mental health carers.\u00a0 If you are caring and supporting somebody with a mental illness, they can help and support you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 01865 904 499<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Oxfordshirecarers@rethink.org\">Oxfordshirecarers@rethink.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Carers UK<\/h3>\n<p>Caring can present all kinds of challenges, from filling out forms to coping with emotions. They provide advice, information and support every step of the way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0808 808 7777 helpline Monday to Friday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carersuk.org\">www.carersuk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:advice@carersuk.org\">advice@carersuk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>BEAT Eating Disorders<\/h3>\n<p>BEAT Eating Disorders is the UK\u2019s eating disorder charity. Their mission is to the end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.<\/p>\n<p>They are also here for anyone supporting someone they know who is suffering from an eating disorder. Learn more about how to help someone close to you and the carers services they offer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0808 801 0677<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk\">www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk\">help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>OCD UK<\/h3>\n<p>OCD UK has been working for children and adults affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) since 2004.\u00a0 OCD impacts the lives of the whole family, especially those that love and care for people with OCD. OCD UK provide relatives with information and advice to help them understand and cope better with their loved ones OCD.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 01332 588112 helpline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocduk.org\">www.ocduk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>PTSD UK<\/h3>\n<p>PTSD UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) \u2013 the causes, symptoms and treatment available no matter the trauma that caused it. When someone you care about suffers from PTSD, it affects you too. Find out more about how to help someone with PTSD and how to look after yourself too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ptsduk.org\">www.ptsduk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Samaritans<\/h3>\n<p>Whatever you\u2019re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are here 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 116 123 freephone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:jo@samaritans.org\">jo@samaritans.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\">www.samaritans.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MIND<\/h3>\n<p>It can be really worrying when someone you care about is going through a difficult time. They have advice to help you support other people and to look after your own wellbeing too. Visit their website for information and to find your local MIND charity in your area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0300 123 3393<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\">www.mind.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:info@mind.org.uk\">info@mind.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>SHOUT 85258<\/h3>\n<p>Here 24\/7 to listen and support you to get to a calm and safe place. SHOUT is free, confidential, and anonymous.\u00a0 It is a service for anyone in the UK. 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