UPDATE: January 2024: This page was set up in 2020 as a hub for information and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, local volunteers came together as the Botley Responders, – street coordinators offering support for neighbours including shopping, prescription pick-ups, advice, connections and a friendly chat. The Botley Responders WhatsApp group continues to offer support and community connections beyond the pandemic.
These pages are being reviewed and updated alongside work on a parish emergency and resilience plan.
Find your nearest Botley Responder Street Coordinator HERE. To ask for help, to volunteer or to provide information for this page please email BotleyResponders@gmail.com
Local help and advice on COVID can still be found on the Vale’s COVID Support Hub.
UPDATE: January 2024: The following table still has useful information but some of these services are out-of-date. We are reviewing and updating these over the coming months:
Key links and numbers:
Find your nearest Street Coordinator HERE
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/our-services/Oxfordshire support for vulnerable and ‘at risk’ people: 01865 89 78 20 (8:30am to 5:00pm Mon to Thurs, 8:30am – 4:00pm Fri) or email shield@oxfordshire.gov.uk | Vale of the White Horse District Council: community support for those in need (not high risk): 01235 422600 (8:30am to 5:00pm Mon to Thurs, 8:30am – 4:30pm Fri) or email communitysupport@southandvale.gov.uk |
Botley Community Fridge: A fridge into which anyone can put food, and from which anyone can take food, reducing food waste.In the lobby of St. Peter & St. Paul church, 81 West Way OX2 9JY. Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4. Open to all. | Botley Community Larder: Delicious, low-cost, surplus food for the community for £3.50/week individual, £7/week family membership. St Peter and St Paul Church Hall, Thursdays 3.00-5.30pm (timed slots) Email: botleylarder@gmail.com |
Medical: Botley Medical Centre: 01865 248719 Lloyds Pharmacy: 01865 247023. Woodlands Pharmacy 01865 242649 | NHS: For all concerns: phone 111 https://www.nhs.uk/ |
Mental Health 24/7 helpline: For adults: 01865 904 997 For children & young people: 01865 904 998 Samaritans: 116 123 Oxfordshire Mind: 01865 247788 | Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline: 0800 731 0055 (Mon-Fri 10-19:00) UK Domestic Violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour) |
Age UK Oxfordshire: Helpline for older local people: 01865 411 288. www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire | Childline: free and confidential: 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk |
The information above is also available as a downloadable poster.