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Bracknell Forest Dementia Strategy: Feedback Shapes Future Plans

Community input from a dementia forum will guide the development of the Bracknell Forest Dementia Strategy for 2027-2032.

03 November 2026Society

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Oxford Health launches five-year strategy for improved quality of life

New plan focuses on patient-centred care, integrated services, and reducing health inequalities across Oxfordshire.

03 November 2026Society

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Oxford Study on Psilocybin for Depression Reaches Final Participant Milestone

The COMP006 trial at Oxford Health's Clinical Research Facility has completed its final participant visit, marking a significant step in evaluating psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.

02 November 2026Society

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New NHS Clinic in Oxford Transforms Early Psychosis Care

The UK's first Baseline Biomarker Check clinic offers enhanced, standardised assessments to improve diagnosis and treatment for first-episode psychosis.

27 October 2026Society

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UK Launches Landmark Adaptive Trial to Speed Up Alzheimer's Treatment Discovery

The AD-SMART study, a first for the UK, uses an innovative platform design to test multiple treatments simultaneously, aiming to accelerate breakthroughs for Alzheimer's patients.

22 October 2026Society

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Pioneering Cell Therapy Trial for Autoimmune Disease Begins in Oxford

First patients recruited for innovative engineered nTreg therapy trial at Oxford Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility.

21 October 2026Society

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Patient Hails Life-Changing Treatment as New NHS Donor Centre Opens in Reading

Jill Jones, from Oxford, expresses gratitude to donors as the first integrated blood, plasma, and platelet donation centre launches.

21 October 2026Society

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Oxford Experts Drive Major Review of ADHD, Autism, and Mental Health Support

A comprehensive review, informed by Oxford's leading academics and NHS professionals, calls for a needs-led approach to child and adolescent mental health services.

20 October 2026Society

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Milton Keynes Council Seeks Families for 10 Children This Adoption Week

Adoption Connects aims to find 'forever families' for local children, offering support and information sessions.

19 October 2026Society

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Access is Key: Stephanie's Story on Belonging

A Wokingham resident shares her experiences of inclusion and the importance of planned accessibility for Deaf individuals.

15 October 2026Society

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Thames Valley Urged to Prioritise Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection This October

NHS urges residents across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire to attend screenings and check for changes, highlighting available support services.

12 October 2026Society

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Online Support Programme Shows Promise for Dementia Carers

New study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe highlights the effectiveness of a therapist-supported online intervention.

12 October 2026Society

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