Community Support Service
Activities and services to help people stay healthy, independent and engaged.
How to request support
Most of our referrals come from Adult Social Care, although we have a small space for people who want to attend on a private arrangement.
You can request an Adult Social Care assessment online or call 0345 050 7666.
What are Community Support Services?
Oxfordshire provides 7 Community Support Services and 1 Community Partnership Team in extra care housing.
Centres are open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm, with some activities outside these hours.
Our services support individual independence and improve health and well-being for adults with:
- physical and learning disabilities
- mental health problems
- dementia
Activities at our centres
We offer a range of activities at our centres, such as:
- art and crafts
- baking
- bingo
- gardening
- lunch Club
- music
- pottery
- seated exercise
- sensory room
Off-site activities
In the summer months, we arrange trips to the coast and other attractions, such as
- ten pin bowling
- trips to Museums
- café
- pub lunch
- day trips out
- walks
- wheels for all
- wheelchair dance
Where can I find a support service?
There are seven services in Oxfordshire, based in:
- Abingdon - Crabtree Place, off Audlett Drive, Oxon OX14 3GD
- Banbury - Redlands Resource Centre, Neithrop Avenue OX16 2NT
- Bicester - Launton Road
- Oxford - Awgar Stone Road, Horspath Driftway OX3 7JQ
- Wallingford - High street
- Wantage – Charlton Centre, Charlton Village Road
- Witney – 6 Witney Resource Centre, Moorland Road
Do you offer transport?
Our Community Support Service provides wheelchair-accessible transportation and offers pick-up and drop-off services.
Will meals be provided?
Meals are not included in the service package. Staff work with participants to plan support and provide diverse food options.
Our service offers flexible dining support, including transportation to preferred eating locations like pubs, cafés, and restaurants.
We assist with meal preparation, helping groups cook or prepare simple hot meals. Participants can pay towards group meals or bring their own pre-prepared lunch.
Become a support worker
Support workers transform people's lives through compassion, understanding, and care.
This rewarding career requires individuals who excel at listening, communicate with empathy, and respect each person's dignity and values.
Successful support workers are reliable, adaptable, and skilled communicators. The role demands following instructions and solving problems independently.
Social care work offers a meaningful career with training, professional qualifications, and growth opportunities.
Support work could be your ideal career if you're passionate about making a positive difference while developing your skills.
Support for Carers
The following support and resources are available for carers.