Adult social care news
Healthwatch Barnet launched
Published on Wednesday 15 May 2013
A new independent organisation has been set up to provide a voice for patients and people using health and social care services in Barnet.
Residents have their say on round up of adult social care performance
Published on Thursday 25 April 2013
Barnet Council has published its second annual round up of the successes and challenges experienced in adult social care over the last 12 months.
Local MMR vaccination plans to be developed in response to increase in measles cases
Published on Thursday 25 April 2013
A national catch-up programme to increase MMR vaccination uptake in children and teenagers has been announced today (Thursday 25 April) by Public Health England, NHS England and the Department of Health.
Actress to launch new safety scheme in North Finchley’s Coffee Republic
Published on Wednesday 24 April 2013
Former EastEnders actress Pam St Clement will launch a new Barnet-wide safety scheme at North Finchley’s Coffee Republic on 25 April.
Tell us what you want to know about Barnet's adult social care performance, Council urges
Published on Monday 28 January 2013
Barnet Council wants to know what residents and service users would like to see in this year’s Local Account, an overview of the year from a social care perspective.
Residents encouraged to check on neighbours during the cold spell
Published on Friday 18 January 2013
Barnet Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults has called on residents to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours and relatives during the current cold snap.
Heating and insulation grants available to ward off winter chills
Published on Monday 10 December 2012
Each winter hundreds of people suffer from serious illnesses such as heart attack, stroke and pneumonia, which could very easily be prevented.
Residents urged to spread festive cheer to Barnet's young carers
Published on Monday 3 December 2012
For the second year running, Barnet Council is asking residents to enter into the festive spirit and donate seasonal gifts to young carers in the borough.
Transport services proposals agreed by Cabinet Resources Committee
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2012
A series of proposals aimed at modernising transport services for adults with mobility difficulties have been agreed.
Supporting Independence Fund projects receive council backing
Published on Tuesday 23 October 2012
A series of projects aimed at helping adults with disabilities and older people live more independently have successfully bid for more than £162,000 from the council’s Supporting Independence Fund.
Modernisation of day opportunities for older people moves a step closer
Published on Friday 19 October 2012
Barnet Council’s Cabinet Resources Committee last night (Thursday 18 October) agreed plans for introducing a new ‘neighbourhood model’ for providing support and day opportunities to older people in the borough.
Prescription scheme launched to give carers short breaks
Published on Thursday 4 October 2012
A new service backed by Barnet Council and the NHS is to allow GPs to issue prescriptions to carers to help them take a short break.
New Finchley Memorial Hospital opens its doors to patients
Published on Thursday 20 September 2012
The £28 million project at Finchley Memorial has developed an award winning, purpose built hospital that aims to treat more people effectively in an environment which is modern and patient focused.
Residents invited to preview tour of £28m new Finchley Memorial Hospital
Published on Thursday 16 August 2012
Residents are being invited to take their first look at the new Finchley Memorial Hospital at a free preview day on 23 August.
Prepaid cards to give residents more control over their social care
Published on Wednesday 1 August 2012
Barnet Council has launched a system of prepaid cards to give adults requiring social care control over how they pay for their support.
Views sought on transport services proposals
Published on Thursday 26 July 2012
Adults with mobility difficulties have just over a week left to respond to a consultation on proposals aimed at modernising transport services and making them fairer for those who use them.
Proposals for older people’s day services agreed by Cabinet
Published on Thursday 19 July 2012
Proposals aimed at reshaping and modernising the way day services are provided to older people in the borough, have been agreed by Cabinet.
Fifth Happy Healthy Fun Day
Published on Monday 18 June 2012
On Tuesday 19 June a Happy Healthy Fun Day will be taking place for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Residents asked for their views to help boost the borough’s health and wellbeing
Published on Monday 11 June 2012
Residents’ views are being sought on how Barnet Council and the NHS is planning to help people in the borough to live healthy, independent and active lives.
Residents have their say on round-up of adult social care performance
Published on Tuesday 13 March 2012
Barnet Council has published its first annual round up with the help of residents on the successes and challenges experienced in adult social care over the past year.
Residents’ views sought on proposals for day services
Published on Thursday 1 March 2012
Barnet Council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to the way it provides day services for older people.
New trading company goes live
Published on Thursday 2 February 2012
Barnet Council has now launched one of the first trading companies in the country to help deliver some adult social services.
New trading company set to be launched
Published on Tuesday 17 January 2012
Barnet Council is to launch one of the first trading companies in the country to help deliver some adult social services.
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