Services for older people
What can we help you with?
We want to help you live safely and independently in your own home for as long as you can and want to.
If you look after a relative or friend who cannot manage without help because of their age, or because of an illness or disability, then you are a carer and we may be able to give you some help.
If it is no longer possible for you to stay at home, we will provide information and advice about moving to different accommodation. This might be in a residential care home or in supported housing
What happens when you ask for a service?
We will 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. You are welcome to have a friend, relative, carer or advocate with you when we carry out your assessment.
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.
Services for older adults booklet
This booklet provides information about council services available in the London Borough of Barnet to help older people and explains how you can access these services. It also gives information on the services provided jointly by Barnet Council and local health services.
- Services for older adults - booklet
(PDF: 447KB)
Help yourself - 2008
‘Help yourself’ 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.
- Help yourself guide 2008 (PDF: 1.6 MB)
Alternatively, for a copy of the guide, please contact the Communications Manager for Adult Social Services:
- Tel: 020 8359 4463
- Email: adultsocialservices@barnet.gov.uk
Living Longer, Living Better in Barnet - Older Adults Strategy 2006-2009
This joint plan sets out the key priorities and plans for improving services for older people and their carers in Barnet over the next three years (2006-2009). It has been commissioned by the Older Adults Partnership Board and represents the commitment to create a genuine partnership with older people and carers.
Older Adults Strategy:'Living Longer, Living Better' 2006-2009 summary (PDF: 502KB). Last updated: March 2007
Independence, Choice and Control – Commissioning Strategy for older people 2008-2017
The Older Peoples' Commissioning Strategy 2008-2017 'Independence, Choice and Control' (PDF: 256KB) sets out the commissioning intentions of the London Borough of Barnet and Barnet Primary Care Trust for services for older people over the period from 2007-2017. This Commissioning Strategy is also includes a summary.
Older Adults Partnership Board
The Older Adults Partnership Board is a multi agency group set up to improve the health and well-being of older adults (aged 65+ year), and oversee and plan the health and social care services available to them in Barnet.
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