A NEW website has been created to help carers in the county access support, advice and befriending services.

Created by Oxford Heath NHS Foundation Trust, it has been developed over the last six months with its network of carers and as a one-stop information hub.

Di Hilson, the trust's carer involvement lead, said: “We are truly excited to launch this new and improved site that truly reflects the most up-to-date information for all our carers, giving them vital information and support, especially during the current Covid-19 situation.

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"We also want to help people understand the importance of being recognised as a carer – many people do not consider themselves as one, seeing themselves as a wife, husband, son, daughter, mother or father."

The website also publicises the trust's carer befriending line.

Carers can phone 01865 901012 any time and leave their details for a call back between 11am and noon Monday-Friday.

Visit oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/carers/.