Carers A to Z
Supporting you
We are collecting all of our information into a Carers A-Z. We will be adding to this directory as we go and will keep it updated on a regular basis. Of course, we cannot include everything that you might want to know more about.
If you have a question that you cannot find the answer to email us here.
You can also use our search toolbar to find anything on our website.
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A Carers Guide to Christmas
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Assistive Technology
Barnet Council can provide support with assistive technology.
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Barnet Adult Social Care
Information on how to contact Barnet Adult Social Care.
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Carers Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. If you are looking after someone for 35 hours a...
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Carers Star Mentoring Calls
Our Carers Star Mentoring Programme can help support you to get into the best possible place - ba...
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Concessionary Travel
Carers can sometimes get access to concessionary travel to help support the person they care for.
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Crisis Services – Mental Health
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis it is vital that you speak to someo...
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Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride is run by transport for London. You must have a permanent or long-term disability or...
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Do you use WhatsApp? Would you like to be part of a WhatsApp Carers Community? Join us..
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Financial tips for carers managing household budgets
Here are a few basic tips on household money management for carers. If you are struggling with y...
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Have you heard of Hygge? A great approach to Winter for carers
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Housing
Housing issues can be very stressful. If you are a council tenant you should contact Barnet Home...
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Iranian carers
Useful information for carers who are Iranian or Farsi-speaking. Our website information is also...
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Keeping warm this Winter
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Manual Handling
Manual handling can be challenging for carers. We have added some video resources to help you.
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Men’s health
Contact the Men's Health Forum for support with your wellbeing.
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Mental Health Support for Carers
There are a range of local and national services that can support you with your mental health. W...
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Present buying when you care for someone with dementia
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Setting boundaries – why it is important for carers
Why setting boundaries is important for carers
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The Carers Star
The Carers Star, an outcomes tool that we offer to carers who we have identified to have high to ...
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Using tech to support dementia carers
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Wellbeing Support
There are many organisations in Barnet that can support your wellbeing. These are some of them b...
How we can help
Carers Needs Assessments
A Carers Needs Assessment can help you get the support you need. It takes less than an hour and can be done over the telephone. Book one today at a time that is convenient to you.
Events for Carers
We run lots of events for carers so come and get involved. From Yoga and Mindfulness to coffee mornings, there is something for everyone – and if there is something that you would like us to put on, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Check out our events calendar.
Expert support
Our expert Adult Carer support staff have years of experience in helping carers get the help they need. Whether you are brand new to caring or have been doing it for some time, if you need a hand, contact them and arrange a call.

