Creative Joy

Measuring the Joy in Creative Health

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Cakes, Hot Choc and More

The NHS Big Tea gave us a chance to raise a cuppa (of hot choc this year) and eat cake in support of charity appeals at Oxford Health
Season of Serenading

Between January and July 2024, there have been 40 mini-concerts and bedside serenading sessions delivered by the Orchestra of St Johns (OSJ) at 16 community and mental health wards across the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Respite for Oxfordshire's Sick Youngsters

Our ROSY appeal provides respite care to children within Oxfordshire with life-limiting conditions. This is all above the standard NHS provision
Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit support

The OSRU unit at Abingdon Hospital provides rehabilitation to stroke survivors who are not able to be discharged directly home following acute care

Season of Serenading

Between January and July 2024, there have been 40 mini-concerts and bedside serenading sessions delivered by the Orchestra of St Johns (OSJ) at 16 community and mental health wards across the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Respite for Oxfordshire's Sick Youngsters

Our ROSY appeal provides respite care to children within Oxfordshire with life-limiting conditions. This is all above the standard NHS provision
Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit support

The OSRU unit at Abingdon Hospital provides rehabilitation to stroke survivors who are not able to be discharged directly home following acute care
Supporting a Summer of Sport at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

Charity funding supports stroke patients' recovery programme, providing new equipment for a sporty summer!
ROSY families enjoy a ‘dream night’ at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens!

Nine of our amazing ROSY children and their families enjoy a magical ‘after hours’ experience at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens.
Helping boost physical and mental health for service-users of Oxfordshire’s Early Intervention Service

Charity funding supports the continuation of EIS physical health groups for Oxfordshire clients
Exciting new Volunteering role

As we reflect on Volunteers' week 2024, we are excited to launch a new Research Volunteer role for the AiM Home research project starting in September 2024.
Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024

It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our Trust and Charity volunteers!
Saying Thank You

A collection of thank you messages from teams across Oxford Health for all the support and time their volunteers give.
Volunteer Thivyaa Gangatharan

Volunteering with the Oxford Health Arts Partnership

Meadow Unit (PICU) Development

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are currently building a brand new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit to support young people. This will be the first unit of it’s kind in the local area and provide much needed care and support to young people struggling with mental ill health. Oxford Health Charity are working with the unit team to support a range of enhancements which will further support the young people through therapeutic activities.
Volunteering Opportunities

Current volunteering opportunities with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Oxford Health Charity
Lucy's Room Appeal

Lucy's Room will be a music room facility for adult mental health wards at the Warneford - in memory of Lucy Sessions.
Contact us

Contact the Oxford Health Charity
How to volunteer

Get involved with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Oxford Health Charity by volunteering your time ...
Respite for Oxfordshire's Sick Youngsters (ROSY)

The ROSY fund supports families by providing respite care to young people with life-limiting illnesses.
About us
Where the need is greatest

This fund supports teams, projects and activities across the Trust, aiming to enhance the experience of patients, staff, families and carers accessing services.
Arts in Healthcare

The Oxford Health Arts Partnership team delivers projects and activities across Oxford Health NHS Trust. Taking part in arts projects helps to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression and increase resilience and wellbeing.
Green Spaces Appeal

A breath of fresh air, walking through the meadow, the sight of flowers in bloom - such simple things make such a difference and you can help bring these things to life for our patients, staff and visitors