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Services beginning with 'D' in West Oxfordshire District are displayed in the left hand column. You will also see information from Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and nearby NHS Trusts in the right hand column.

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West Oxfordshire District
Countywide
Dance
Dance directory
Dance directory... The Dance Directory includes information on classes across West Oxfordshire as well as contact information for dance professionals locally. The Directory is available as a download on the right hand side of this page.... To...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Dangerous structures
Dangerous Structures
Dangerous Structures... Building Control monitors and controls all dangerous structures within the district, under the Building Act 1984, ensuring a building or structure is safe to members of the public.... Dangers can vary from loose rainwater...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Data protection
The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Act... The Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 is designed to protect against the misuse of personal data. Its principles are to ensure that personal information is:... Fairly and lawfully processed;... Obtained and processed for...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Data protection
We have a duty to look after the information we hold about individuals and ensure that it is kept safe at all times.
Oxfordshire County Council
Day care

National standards and guidance documents
Documents published by Ofsted and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
Oxfordshire County Council
Day nurseries

Providers of early years education
Information about free early years education and how to claim a place for your child.
Oxfordshire County Council
Death

Birth and death certificates
How to request a copy of a birth or death certificate.
Oxfordshire County Council

Births, deaths and marriages
Find out how to register a birth, death or marriage, and get useful information on venues, ceremonies and family history research.
Oxfordshire County Council

Deaths
We aim to provide a sympathetic, helpful and considerate service to help you make the necessary decisions and arrangements when someone dies.
Oxfordshire County Council

General Register Office Indexes on microfiche 1837-2000
Oxfordshire Studies holds microfiche copies of the General Register Office index of births, marriages and deaths from 1837 to 2000.
Oxfordshire County Council

Registering a death
How and where you can register a death, and which information you will need to provide.
Oxfordshire County Council
Dental services

Dentists
Dentists... Why should I register with a dentist?... How do I register with a dentist?... What if I need dental treatment but don't have a dentist?... Dental access centres... Emergency dental clinics... What if I need emergency dental treatm ...
Oxfordshire NHS Trust
Development control
Development Control - How does it work?
Development Control - How does it work?... The purpose of the planning system is to protect amenity and the environment in the public interest.... Within the framework of legislation approved by Parliament, West Oxfordshire District Council...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Development Control contact details
Development Control contact details... Before contacting any of the following officers it is important to check that the Duty Officer cannot deal with your enquiry. If you have submitted a planning application a case officer would have been...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Development control advice
Development control advice... The demolition of most unlisted buildings in a Conservation Area is controlled, and 'Conservation Area Consent' is usually required for work of this kind. Some 'permitted development' rights are restr ...
West Oxfordshire District Council
About us
What the Development Control Team do, regarding the impact of new developments on transport systems.
Oxfordshire County Council

Minerals and Waste Development Control
Working locally to achieve regulated provision of minerals and waste management facilities in an environmentally sustainable way.
Oxfordshire County Council
Dial a ride
Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride... Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door minibus service for unable, or finding it difficult, to use public transport, such as elderly or disabled people.... Drivers are trained to administer first aid and will help people with mobility...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Shopmobility
Shopmobility... Anyone with a physical disability can borrow, for free, a wheelchair or scooter to travel around Witney Town Centre.... Witney Shopmobility is based in Langdale Gate, Witney and is open from 9.30am to 4pm on:... Mondays...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Door-to-door services
Pre-bookable doorstep services
Oxfordshire County Council

Special Transport Service
Special transport and dial-a-ride services for people who cannot use public transport in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Disability

Adopting or fostering children with disabilities
There are a number of disabled children in Oxfordshire who need to be looked after for regular short breaks or for longer periods of time. Some need permanent care either through long-term fostering or adoption.
Oxfordshire County Council

Benefits for children with disabilities
Financial help is available to disabled children and their families. Some benefits can be claimed irrespective of the family's income.
Oxfordshire County Council

Children with disabilities
We have a team of social workers and support staff working with disabled children and their families.
Oxfordshire County Council

Contacting our learning disability teams
There are three learning disability teams working across Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council

Learning disabilities
Courses for adult learners with learning disabilities.
Oxfordshire County Council

Learning disabilities
Services and advice for people with learning disabilities, including transport, employment and care.
Oxfordshire County Council

Oxfordshire Learning Disability Partnership Board
The Oxfordshire Learning Disability Partnership Board is a champion for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Oxfordshire County Council

People with physical disabilities
Our services for people with disabilities aim to promote independence and enable people to be supported in their own homes.
Oxfordshire County Council
Disabled parking

Disabled parking charter
Our customer care standards for the provision of disabled parking.
Oxfordshire County Council
District councillors
District Councillors
District Councillors... Each of the 49 councillors is elected for a four-year term. They decide how the District Council should carry out its many functions... The links below will take you to the relevant page of this website:... Code of Conduct.
West Oxfordshire District Council

Doctors

Doctors
Family Doctors/General Practitioners... When should I register with a doctor?... How do I register with a doctor?... Can I receive treatment from any GP, even if I am not registered with them?... Can I change my doctor?... What if I need to see a
Oxfordshire NHS Trust
Dog breeding
Animal Welfare Licensing
Animal Welfare Licensing... With some exceptions, premises where animals are kept for certain purposes need to be licensed by the Council. These are:... Pet shops... Animal Boarding Establishments... Dog Breeding Establishments... Riding...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Dogs
Dogs
Dogs... Barney, a re-homed dog... Stray Dogs... Each year the Council picks up about 100 stray dogs. Wherever possible the dogs are returned to their owners.... If the owner is not identified the stray dog is taken to Council-appointed kennels...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime... Crime reduction... In wildlife Wildlife crime... Rural crime prevention... Frequently asked questions... Wildlife crime can range from the killing of certain creatures to uprooting wild plants, from the illegal trade of...
Thames Valley Police
Domestic violence
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence... If you are being abused by a partner, ex-partner or family member, there are several organisations in West Oxfordshire that offer free and confidential help.... A domestic violence incident occurs every 6-20 seconds... (BCS...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Domestic violence
Domestic violence... What is Domestic Violence... The Home Office describes Domestic Violence asany incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been
West Oxfordshire District Council
Domestic violence
If you are being abused by a partner, ex-partner or family member, you can get free and confidential help from a number of organisations in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council

Domestic violence
There is a strong link between alcohol and domestic violence.
Oxfordshire County Council
Drainage and sewerage
Drains and sewers
Drains and sewers... Your Responsibility... If your property is connected to a main sewer, it will drain through a private drain or sewer and into the public sewer. The private section is your responsibility, perhaps jointly with one or more of...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Dropped kerbs

Dropped kerbs
What to do if you would like the kerb outside your house to be lowered to give access to your property.
Oxfordshire County Council
Drugs and alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol... National Context... The are two key strategy's which influence drug and alcohol services both locally and nationally: National Drugs Strategy 2002 and the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England which was produced in ...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Alcohol and drug addiction
Information for anyone affected by drug and alcohol problems, including advice on where to get treatment.
Oxfordshire County Council
Drugs use and abuse

Alcohol and drug addiction
Information for anyone affected by drug and alcohol problems, including advice on where to get treatment.
Oxfordshire County Council

Drug misuse
Drugs have a major role in fuelling property crime, including robbery, burglary, theft from motor vehicles, shoplifting and handling stolen goods.
Oxfordshire County Council
Dumped cars
End of Life and Abandoned Vehicles
End of Life and Abandoned Vehicles... What is an abandoned vehicle?... An abandoned vehicle will be untaxed and has no known owner. If you are not sure if a vehicle has been abandoned the following bullet points should help you make a judgement:..
West Oxfordshire District Council
Roads | Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned vehicles... Roads... In roads About roads policing... Road incidents... Road Safety Education Schemes... Safer rider... Speeding enforcement... Speed cameras... Drink driving... Seatbelt rules... Events in Thames Valley... Mini...
Thames Valley Police

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