Oxfordshire Family Support Network

24/06/2026

This week, the weather is expected to be very hot.

People with a learning disability, autism, and ADHD might not notice when they are getting too hot or need a break.

They might not know they are overheating until they feel unwell.

We have made an easy read to help you stay safe and comfortable in the heat. It has ways to stay cool, how to protect yourself from the sun and other helpful tips for hot weather.

Please take a look and share with others who might find it useful. Please also check in on people who may need extra support during the hot weather.

Check out our easy read here: https://brnw.ch/21x3yle

24/06/2026

Cerebra is looking for family carers of young people aged 14-17 years old to take part in their steering group. See more information below.

Are you the family carer of a young person with a learning disability (aged 14-17 years)? Please consider this opportunity to join this family carer steering group: https://buff.ly/0Q8TfxK

21/06/2026

Learning Disability awareness week comes to a close but remember these quotes every day 🙌🏻💜

To all family carers, caring for relatives with learning disabilities, remember you are not alone on this journey and OxFSN team are here to support you.

Enjoy the beautiful sunshine when you can and take care 💜🙌🏻

19/06/2026

This Learning Disability Week we're celebrating the amazing people, families, carers and communities who make a difference every day!💜

Everyone deserves to feel included, respected, and empowered to live the life they choose. That's why we're proud to support opportunities that connect people, share knowledge, and break down barriers.

Let's celebrate individuality and keep building a more inclusive future together!🫶

Check out our website to find an event near you: www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk

19/06/2026

Learning Disability Week 2026

19/06/2026

Dont forget that OxFSN have a number of upcoming events that family carers, siblings or other relatives who care for a relative with a learning disability are welcome to attend. All events are free, but apart from the drop ins, you must book a place.
We look forward to seeing you there.

18/06/2026

Learning Disability Week 2026

We celebrate our children, young people and adults with Learning Disabilities!

⭐Involve
⭐Empower
⭐Support

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17/06/2026

Learning Disability Week: 15th to 21st June 2026

Mencap's theme for this year's learning disability week is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued in all aspects of life – especially at work.

It is important to share their video on communication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyV1v-nib38


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17/06/2026

Learning Disability Week: 15th to 21st June 2026

17/06/2026

There is still time to complete the ADULT SOCIAL CARE CONTRIBUTION POLICY.

Just a reminder to all family carers whose relative is in receipt of adult social care, uses transport or tele care services to fill out the Adult Social Care Contributions Policy if you haven't already done so.

If the consultation goes through, your relative's care contribution will go up.

The survey closes on the 21st June and they have only had 300 online responses so far so please make your views known.

Changes to charges for some Adult Social Care Services We are asking for your views on some suggested changes to charges for some statutory and non‑statutory Adult Social Care services. No decisions have been made yet. This is a consultation, and we want to hear what