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An Oxfordshire charity Crossroads, can now provide free, funded support to hundreds of isolated unpaid carers thanks to an award of £100,000 from Barclays.
Crossroads helps the 61,000 unpaid careers in Oxfordshire by giving them free breaks and support. The money will help the charity provide support in the pandemic.
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Mary Rainford, CEO of Oxfordshire Crossroads said,“ We are delighted to be able to help more Carers have some “me” time. So often the person with needs is noticed while their family are not.”
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