Home Care
Home care is offered to you if you are assessed as needing help with practical daily tasks such as personal care, like washing or dressing, or help with domestic chores, like cooking and cleaning, or in some instances, help in managing your finances. Cleaning services are only provided if you have been assessed as needing help with your personal care.
Home care staff will offer support by working closely with relatives and other carers, so that, where appropriate, caring tasks can be shared.
Barnet Council has contracts with a wide variety of agencies to deliver home care services. Specialist services are available to provide care to people who have a sensory impairment or mental health needs. Every effort will be made to meet your cultural and religious needs.
Before we can arrange services for you, you will need to have an assessment. An assessment is carried out to identify your needs and to decide whether you qualify for a service.
Will I be charged for services?
You may be required to pay for some of the services you receive. How much you pay will depend on your income and the amount of help you need. We will ask you to complete a financial assessment form. You may be entitled to benefits, and if so we will help you to claim them. We will give you advice about this. More information about charging for services can be found in the booklet Fairer Charging Policy - for people living at home 2008-2009 
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How do I access services?
If you think you need a service or have a general enquiry please contact the appropriate Adult Social Services Team.
Adult Social Services home page
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