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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2025
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in the joints. This year, the campaign takes place from 15 to 21 September 2025 and will focus on the importance of recognising the early symptoms of RA. The…
World Sepsis Day 2025: 5 Facts × 5 Actions to Save Lives
Every year on 13th September, the world comes together to mark World Sepsis Day. This important awareness day shines a light on one of the most urgent and yet often overlooked medical conditions: sepsis. In 2025, the theme is “5 Facts × 5 Actions”, highlighting five key truths about sepsis and five urgent steps that…
Summer Newsletter: Celebration, Feedback, and Community
This summer has been a season of connection, recognition, and community for Oxford House Community Care. From celebrating our dedicated staff to hearing valuable feedback from clients and sharing local events, we’re excited to look back at the highlights of the past few months. A Tea-Style Celebration to Remember In July, we gathered for our…
Urology Awareness Month: Why It Matters for the Elderly
Every September, Urology Awareness Month brings much-needed attention to the wide range of urological diseases that affect millions of people in the UK. From cancers of the bladder, kidney, prostate, penis and testicles, to benign but life-altering conditions such as incontinence, kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and erectile dysfunction, urology health is a vital…
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Shining a Light on the UK’s Hidden Cancer
September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to highlighting a group of cancers that often go unnoticed. Despite being the fifth most common cancer in the UK and the third biggest cancer killer, blood cancer still doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Each day, around 110 people are diagnosed with blood cancer…
Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis: Raising Awareness on Schizophrenia
Each year on 25th July, National Schizophrenia Awareness Day invites us to pause, reflect and raise awareness about one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions: schizophrenia. More than just a label, schizophrenia is a complex illness that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. While it can be severe, it is also…
Sun Safety for Older Adults During UV Awareness Month
July is not only one of the hottest months of the year, it also marks UV Safety Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the steps we can all take to stay protected. With heatwaves sweeping across the UK, it's more important than ever to understand…
More Than Awareness: Why Disability Pride Month Matters
Disability Pride Month is marked each July to recognise the culture, rights, identities and lived experiences of disabled people. More than a moment of awareness, it is a powerful call for inclusion, accessibility and equality. It is also a time to promote disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity, something to be…
Oxford House Community Care Celebrates Long-Serving Carers with Tea Party
On Friday 4th July, Oxford House Community Care held a summer tea party at Farnham Royal Village Hall in Slough, bringing together staff, clients, and their families. The afternoon was all about appreciation, connection, and a chance to celebrate the dedicated team that keeps Oxford House running. Registered Manager Donna Doyle presented certificates to care…
