The Independent Living Centre, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, provides information on products and organistions to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independence.  The Centre, based in Witney, provides this free service to any adult residing in Oxfordshire.

• The Centre has a showroom with equipment for the kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom and also has some mobility equipment.
• The Centre is impartial and does not sell equipment but is an opportunity for you to "try before you buy" equipment.
• The Centre can also provide information on local and national retailers and "Wise Buy Guides"  which provide question to ask before parting with your money.
• Two Occupational Therapists are available for personal and confidential consultations, by appointment.

The Centre also has an Information Line available (01993 899985) which can given information on a variety of topics, such as where to hire a wheelchair, where to find accessible holiday accommodation, how to find a local or national support group for a particular illness and much more.

The Centre is open 5 days a week for general viewing.  An Occupational Therapist (OT) is available for consultation between Monday to Friday (9 am to 4 pm).  To try equipment you would need to book an appointment to see an OT.  The Information Line is open Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm).

You can download one of our leaflets by clicking on:  ILC leaflet.