Well Together
Well Together is a grants programme, funded by the NHS Integrated Care Board, which recognises the essential role community and voluntary organisations play in addressing health inequalities at a local level. The programme invests in community-led health and wellbeing activities and projects for all ages – children, young people and adults.
Each month, we highlight a variety of projects to showcase the diverse work being carried out by community groups across the county, which you can read below.
Funded projects
Well Together provides funding and support for new and existing groups and organisations in Oxfordshire. There are 10 priority areas – Abingdon Caldecott, Banbury Neithrop, Banbury Grimsbury, Banbury Ruscote, Barton, Blackbird Leys, Central Oxford, Greater Leys, Littlemore, and Rose Hill.
Funding is used to expand the reach and impact of current projects, or to establish new ones. As well as supporting immediate health and wellbeing needs, the programme aims to address the root causes of preventable health conditions. This enables healthy independent living for longer, whilst helping to build more connected communities.
Funding was awarded to groups on a rolling basis between April 2024 and March 2025, before the programme ends in November 2025.
Which health inequalities are addressed?
Well Together aims to address inequalities identified by the NHS. These include:
- Ongoing maternity care, especially for Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities
- Mental health support for children, young people, and adults
- Early cancer diagnosis
- Preventing health concerns (such as chronic respiratory disease and high blood pressure) by increasing physical activity and promoting healthy eating
- Tackling obesity and encouraging healthy weight loss
- Encouraging people to look after themselves and stay healthier for longer
- Supporting people to stop smoking
- Reducing harmful drinking or drug behaviours
- Helping children to access dental healthcare
The above areas have been selected as having the biggest impact on avoidable mortality, helping to narrow health inequalities.
Support alongside funding
The Well Together team provided support throughout the application process and continues to support funded groups. They help organisations to gather stories and collect data to measure the impact of their activities. They also advise on how to reach a wider audience, develop ongoing collaboration and signpost to further networks and support.
Working in Partnership
The Well Together programme is working in partnership with the Community Health Development Officers and existing Community Insight Profile programme of work in the 10 priority areas across Oxfordshire where people are more likely to experience health inequalities.
In addition to the Well Together funding, £25,000 of Community Insight profile grant funding was made available from Oxfordshire County Council Public Health to the District Councils, to take forward activities based on the outcomes as detailed in the Community Insight reports.
Well Together is delivered in partnership by OCVA and Community First Oxfordshire. The Programme is funded by the NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board.