Oxford takes a lead in vaccinating homeless people
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021More than 140 people experiencing homelessness were given a Covid-19 vaccine in Oxford in February as the city became one of the first in the UK to offer jabs to the vulnerable group.
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Reflecting on Oxford’s response to the pandemic one year on
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021As the national Day of Reflection approaches on 23 March, Oxford City Council pays tribute to all who have helped the city through the pandemic, and reflects on those who have been impacted by it.
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New shielding list residents being contacted by Council
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021Approximately 2,500 people in Oxford have been added to the shielding list following last week’s announcement from government that 1.7million people are being added to the shielding list nationally
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United and safe: the Polish community and vaccination
Published: Friday, 19th February 2021Today, the Oxford Polish Association (OPA) is holding a live event for Polish nationals living in the UK who are trying to find out more about the ongoing vaccination programme.
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City Council donates laptops for schools
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021Lockdown learning is a struggle for many children who lack the technology for online learning, but Oxford City Council gave a boost to local project Educate 200 with a donation of 50 laptops this week
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Council concerned about self-isolation help
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021Oxford City Council is concerned that people required to self-isolate are losing out on support they are entitled to because they don’t know what is available and how to qualify.
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Emergency help is available over Christmas
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020While much of the country stops for an extra-long Christmas weekend, essential support will still be on offer for those in hardship throughout the festive season.
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Call for community volunteers to help Oxford through lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020As Oxford goes into a new lockdown local charities and community organisations are asking for volunteers to help the most vulnerable through this difficult time.
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Self-isolation support payments are now available
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020If you have to self-isolate and can’t work from home, you may be able to claim a £500 payment. Oxford City Council is administering a government-funded scheme aimed at helping those who are financially out-of-pocket due to having to self-isolate.
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Former rough sleepers move into interim housing
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020Oxford City Council has now helped all the former rough sleepers given emergency accommodation during the pandemic into more settled interim housing.
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Charities and advocates for disabled people back council call for government to fund inclusive reopening of Oxford
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020Oxford charities and advocates for disabled people have backed Oxford City Council’s call for government funding for stewarding to allow the safe, inclusive reopening of the city centre for people with disabilities.
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1,000 food parcels a week provide essential support for Oxford residents
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020Over 1,000 food parcels a week are being sent out to people in Oxford who are struggling to put enough food on the table.
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Council receives 2,500 requests for emergency support since coronavirus lockdown
Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020More than 2,500 households have now asked for help during the coronavirus crisis since Oxford City Council and Oxford Hub launched a new support service on 26 March.
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Council and volunteer partnership for coronavirus support still much needed, statistics show
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis took 228 requests for support last week (Mon 11 May – Sun 17 May) .
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Oxford City Council supports Grand Iftar event for Ramadan
Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020Oxford City Council is giving its support to the Oxford Homeless Project’s Grand Iftar event, which will provide 1,500 hot meals to people across the city tomorrow (Friday 15 May).
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City Council in the heart of the community to support those most in need
Published: Tuesday, 12th May 2020Oxford City Council’s response to the coronavirus emergency has seen an unprecedented speed and scale of reorganising how the council delivers its support to residents.
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Help with gas and electricity prepayment meters during the coronavirus outbreak
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020Oxford City Council is providing advice and practical help to Oxford residents struggling to top up prepayment meters for gas and electricity during the coronavirus outbreak.
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City Council phone line helps hundreds of residents through coronavirus crisis
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020Help is at hand for anyone who needs it during these difficult times, with the first point of call being Oxford City Council’s telephone number - 01865 249 811.
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Council weekly statistics on emergency help to residents
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis helped 389 residents last week (Mon 20 April -Sun 26 April) .
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City Council emergency support reaches over 1000 referrals
Published: Monday, 20th April 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis has taken 1066 referrals since it began operating on 26 March, taking 283 calls and online requests for help last week (13 - 26 April)
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Council releases weekly statistics on emergency help to residents
Published: Tuesday, 14th April 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis helped 375 residents last week (Mon 6 April -Sun 12 April) coping with emergency needs.
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Partnerships help council to meet government direction on housing rough sleepers
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020Successful partnership working means that Oxford City Council is complying with a government direction to house rough sleepers and people in shared hostel spaces.
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Day services continuing to help homeless and vulnerably housed people
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020Day services in Oxford are providing food and essential items to more than 100 homeless and vulnerably housed people every day – despite the coronavirus lockdown.
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Statement on coronavirus and sleeping rough
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020In response to media reports that a man was told to sleep on the streets before he could get help, an Oxford City Council spokesperson said: