Lots of us are on WhatsApp Groups these days. WhatsApp provides a very easy way to keep up with people, ask questions, get information and much more all from our ‘phone. And it is not that intrusive. You can mute notifications or just archive groups if you...
Have you got an idea or issue that you would like us to look at? In Barnet we know that there are things that we can improve on – and we are looking for your help to improve and develop things. If you have an idea – big or small – let us know and...
World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, provides us all with a moment to reflect, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity with the millions of people affected by dementia. And it affects us all. In 2025, with one in two people in the UK expected...
This month is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Don’t be the 1 in 3 who do not attend their screening appointment if you are offered one. But the issue goes further than just one awareness month. Carers often neglect their own health as they focus more on the...
The following organisations can help with a range of wellbeing issues: Relate: London North West, Hertfordshire, Mid Thames and Bucks | Relate03000032324Info.NTC@relate.org.uk Part of a network of Relate centres across the UK providing licenced counsellors for...
Caring for someone with dementia is a journey filled with both rewarding moments and daily challenges. With memory lapses, confusion, and changes in behaviour often part of the experience, it can sometimes feel overwhelming for carers and families. Fortunately,...
While I appreciate that we are not in a heatwave, as temperatures start to rise the need for proper hydration for both you, as a carer, and the person you care for, starts to become more important. Whether you care for an elderly relative, a young child, or someone...
Barnet Carers Carers Star Mentoring Calls The Carers Star, an outcomes tool that we offer to carers who we have identified to have high to medium levels of need. The Carers Star involves more in-depth conversations with an Adult Carers Support Coordinator to discuss:...
Think you haven’t got time to waste on a puzzle? Think again, puzzles are more than just a fun way to kill time—they actually come with a ton of benefits for your mind and well-being. Whether it’s a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, sudoku, or any other type, solving...
Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential for Carers Too busy looking after someone else to take care of yourself? Your caring role taking over every aspect of your life? It’s not unusual, and carers often overlook one crucial aspect of their own well-being: setting...
Peer Support Groups can be incredibly helpful. They can offer invaluable benefits that can help alleviate the stresses and pressures associated with caring. Peer support groups can provide a safe and understanding environment where carers can share their experiences,...
It’s Christmas time again. I don’t know about you, but I find the whole process of present giving very stressful. Some people are very difficult to buy for. This year, as in the past few years I have also been faced with buying a present for my aunt – who has...
