Older People

Where can I find out about issues relating to older people in Oxford?

Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for a wide range of services to assist older people to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. You can browse the Older People pages of the Oxfordshire County Council website for more information.

For specific information on the following topics, please use the links below:

Where can I find information about Care Homes in Oxfordshire?

You can do an online search for care home availability on the Searching For A Home pages of the Oxfordshire County Council website.

What services does Oxford City Council provide for Older People in Oxford?

We provide the Oxfordshire Community Transport Accessible Bus (OCTABUS) in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, Vale of White Horse and West Oxfordshire. Visit the Special Transport Service pages of the Oxfordshire County Council website for information on transport services for people who cannot use public transport in Oxfordshire.

Visit our Shopmobility pages for information on our free service offering loan of wheelchairs and electric scooters to people who need them for shopping and sightseeing in the city centre.

Our Community Alarms Service for elderly and disabled people is based at our 24 Hour Control Centre and offers help and reassurance to the elderly, disabled and vulnerable members of the community. Visit our Community Alarm Scheme page to find out how to sign up to the scheme.

Where can I find more information about older people?

Visit the Over 50s pages of the DirectGov website for more information about retirement, pensions, wills and probate, health, supported living, care homes, mobility, benefits and concessions for older people.

Visit our Family Links page for useful links to other websites relating to older people and care.

Page last reviewed 5 Nov 2008