(PDF: 58KB) offers self-contained accommodation for rent or for sale, with care and support available 24 hours a day from an on site team, enabling people to retain their independence whilst care is close to hand.If you are under 65 and have a physical or sensory impairment and need support, but are not currently receiving any social care services, ‘Your Call’ may be able to help you.
Extra Care Housing for older peopleExtra Care Housing (PDF: 58KB) offers self-contained accommodation for rent or for sale, with care and support available 24 hours a day from an on site team, enabling people to retain their independence whilst care is close to hand.
Sheltered Housing open day (PDF: 340KB) aims to raise awareness of what our Sheltered Housing Service offers. This is an opportunity for anyone who works with older people and wants to know more about this type of accommodation. We have invited local community groups, and teams working in older people’s services to have an information stand on either or both of these days so that our current residents as well as visitors can ask questions and learn more about what services are on offer.
The Barnet Housing Conference takes place Monday 8th October and offers speakers, information stalls and coach tours as well as workshops, a number of which relate to housing and support.
Inspectors praise supporting people servicesServices for some of the most vulnerable people in the borough have been praised by the Audit Commission, the Government's local authority watchdog.
A press release (PDF: 262KB) on Barnet Online has been produced along with the full inspection report
We have changed the way you can find out about Supporting People services. There are now three information points to help people find out more about Supporting People service.
If you prefer, you can use the referral form 
(WORD: 238KB) for a Supporting People service.
The Essential Guide for Disabled People 2007 (PDF: 707KB) is a free guide for disabled people living in the borough of Barnet. It is full of information on a wide range of topics including leisure activities, health, money matters and support for carers.
Alternatively, for a copy of the guide in your preferred format, please make your request to the Communications Officer for Adult Social Services using the contact details.
Help yourself - 2006‘Help yourself’ (PDF 643KB)is a free guide for people who are 55 or over living in the borough of Barnet. It aims to help older people get the most from life. It is full of information on a wide range of topics including leisure activities, health, money matters and support for carers. This guide is produced by Barnet Council in partnership with Barnet Primary Care Trust.
To be sent a copy of the guide, please contact the Communications Officer for Adult Social Services: