Physical disabilities

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

How do I get the help that I need?

If you think you need a service or have a general enquiry please contact the Physical and Sensory Impairment Team on 020 8359 6009 or 020 8359 4652 or email disabilities@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:

or Mind in Barnet on:

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.

Will I be charged for services?

There is no charge for assessment, for equipment issued or minor adaptations. However, 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.

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:

charging policy Help on Downloading PDFs (PDF: 777KB).

Useful publications

If you would like a copy of either of these publications in your preferred format, you can contact the Information Officer for Adult Social Services:

A full list of newsletters and booklets produced by Adult Social Services can be found on the Adult Social Services Publications Page.

Key strategies and plans

'Our Life, Our Services, Our Say' Help on Downloading PDFs (PDF: 453 KB) 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.

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Contact

Physical and Sensory Impairment Team, Adult Social Services
North London Business Park (NLBP)
Oakleigh Road South
London
N11 1NP
Phone Number
020 8359 6009 / 020 8359 4652
Text Number (SMS)
07781 473279
Fax Number
0870 889 6826
Typetalk
18001 020 8359 2040
Email
disabilities@barnet.gov.uk