General Support and Advice
At Lawrence Nurses, we understand that caring for someone with a life-limiting illness can be emotionally and practically challenging. Whether you are navigating bereavement, caring responsibilities, or your own wellbeing, there is support available locally and nationally.
Below is a range of trusted organisations and resources to help you find the right support.
Bereavement Support
Grief affects everyone differently, and you don’t have to face it alone. There are several organisations offering emotional and practical support following a bereavement.
Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Oxford Health Bereavement Support Services: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/
Lawrence Nurses Walk & Talk Group
Lawrence Nurses runs a monthly support group on the third Wednesday of every month in Chipping Norton starting at 1.30 pm and followed by coffee and a chat. There is no obligation to walk, for those with walking difficulties, please come along for a friendly chat and some home-made cake. The group is open to all families and carers in our community.
To join the group or find out more, please get in touch.
Comfort & Conversation Group in Over Norton
This monthly support group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Over Norton Village Hall from 1 pm to 3 pm. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026. Please contact Sam Sole for more information, telephone: 07947 773589.
Carers in Oxfordshire
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding but also demanding. It’s important that carers feel supported, informed and connected.
Care, Compassion and Conversation in Chipping Norton and the surrounding villages: https://www.carecc.co.uk/
Carers Oxfordshire: https://www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk/
Living Well Oxfordshire: https://www.livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/
Age UK Oxfordshire: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/
Mental Health Support
Oxfordshire Mind: https://www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk/
NHS Oxford Health – Mental Health Support: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/
NHS Talking Therapies: You can refer yourself to Talking Therapies for help with anxiety and depression.
Dementia Support in Oxfordshire
Dementia Oxfordshire: https://www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk/
Dementia Active: https://www.dementiaactive.co.uk/
Carer Benefits and Financial Support
UK Government – Benefits for Carers: https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/carers
If you are unsure where to start, please contact the Lawrence Nurses team by email here. Alternatively, give us a ring on 01608 641549.