Physical disabilities
Who can we help?
We can help people with a physical disability or chronic health condition and their carers. This includes offering advice, information, equipment and support to enable people to maintain or regain their independence.
Services for people with a physical disability
- Support for children and young people with physical disabilities
- Self-directed support
- Barnet Independent Living Service
- Direct Payments
- Equipment/adaptations for your home
- Home Care
- Home meals
- Telecare
- Your Call
- Support groups for people with HIV.
How do I get the help that I need?
If you think you need a service or have a general enquiry please contact Social Care Direct on 020 8359 5000 or email socialcaredirect@barnet.gov.uk (full details opposite)
We gather initial information about the help you need. If it is the first time you have contacted us, you may also be asked general questions about your ethnicity, language and religion and the name of your GP. We will then carry out an assessment of your needs with you.
If you need a representative to help you, please contact Advocacy in Barnet on:
- Tel: 020 8201 3415
- Email: admin@advocacyinbarnet.org.uk
or Mind in Barnet on:
- Tel: 020 8343 5700
- Email: admin@mindinbarnet.org.uk
We are a team of social workers, community care officers and specialist rehabilitation officers who are trained to be able to respond to the different needs of people with a physical disability and their carers.
Support for children and young people with physical disabilities
We work to help children and young people who have a physical disability or a complex health need to achieve their potential.
We liaise with a number of professionals in order to provide support and advice for:
- children with a physical disability in schools and early years settings
- schools, early years settings and families
- teachers and other staff
- children in transition at all stages
- schools about accessing buildings and the curriculum
- schools about health care plans and meeting health needs
We may also:
- be the key worker or lead professional for children and young people
- write reports and contribute to the statutory assessment procedure
- attend annual review and individual education plan meetings
- advise schools on the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act and reasonable adjustments
If you would like further information please contact:
Ros Levy - Advisory Teacher, Pre -school on: 020 8359 7713 or ros.levy@barnet.gov.uk
Gina Mime - Learning Support Assistant on: 020 8359 7753 or gina.mime@barnet.gov.uk
Graham Cook - ICT Technician on: 020 8359 7696 or graham.cook@barnet.gov.uk
Self-directed support
We have changed the way we support people who are over 18 years and need social care. We aim to increase people’s independence by providing them with a greater choice of services and more control over the support they receive, through Self-directed support. This applies to adults who have had an assessment and qualify for a social care service.
Will I be charged for services?
There is no charge for assessment, for equipment issued or minor adaptations. However, you may be required to contribute towards the cost of the services you receive. How much you pay will depend on your income and the amount of help you need.
Once your assessment has been completed, we will ask you to complete a financial assessment form. You may be entitled to benefits and we can give you advice about this when we contact you.
More information:
Fairer Contributions Policy 2011-12: Oct 2011
(PDF: 303KB).
Call our Fairer Contributions Helpline on 020 8359 7107 or email adultsocialservices@barnet.gov.uk if you have any questions about contributions for social care services.
If you pay for your own services, it may be advisable to seek independent financial advice about covering the costs of your care in the future. See our information about paying for long-term care.
Key strategies and plans
'Our Life, Our Services, Our Say' (PDF: 453KB) is the first commissioning strategy for Physical and Sensory Impairment Services in Barnet. It sets out the three year modernisation strategy and plan across health and social care.
Other links worth noting
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