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Wantage, Grove & the villages of the Vale of White Horse · OX12
Help & support

Older people and dementia in Wantage and Grove

Clubs, day centres, dementia support and advice for older people in Wantage, Grove and the villages, and for the people who care for them.

Local services

Monthly library drop-in for information and advice from Age UK Oxfordshire.

Who for

Older people and their families

When

Third Tuesday of the month, 11:30 to 13:00, Wantage Library

Where
Phone

01235 849434

Details checked 9 October 2026

Monthly peer group for bereaved older people, with walks, pub lunches

Who for

Older people who have been bereaved

When

First Monday of the month

Where
Phone

01235 849434

Details checked 10 October 2026

Weekly strength and balance classes, including a gentler option, helping older people stay steady

Who for

Older people wanting to improve strength and balance

When

Tuesdays 09:45 to 10:30 (gentler class) and 11:00 to 12:00, The Beacon. First class free, then £5 a class.

Where
Phone

01235 849403

Details checked 9 October 2026

Regular library drop-in where people living with dementia and carers can get advice from Dementia Oxfordshire staff.

Who for

People living with dementia, their families and carers

When

First Monday of the month 10:30am to 1pm

Where
Phone

01865 410210

Details checked 8 October 2026

A purpose-built day centre in Grove for older people, open on Tuesdays and Thursdays with home cooked meals

Who for

Older people from Grove and nearby

When

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Where
Grove · OX12 7LB
Phone

01235 770074

Details checked 8 October 2026

A local charity helping elderly, sick, disabled and disadvantaged people in Wantage and nearby villages, with grants

Who for

Older, sick, disabled and disadvantaged people in Wantage and villages within five miles

Where
Details checked 8 October 2026
Wantage October Club
Phone or onlineCharged

A day centre in Wantage for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, giving carers and families a break

Who for

People living with dementia and their carers

Where
Phone

01235 760428

Phone and online help

  • Age UK OxfordshireAdvice on benefits and staying safe and warm, befriending, dementia and bereavement support.0345 450 1276Weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm. National advice line 0800 678 1602, every day
  • Live Well OxfordshireDirectory of local activities and support for adults, with help on the phone to find something.01235 849410

Checked 30 September 2026.

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