Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing is defined as the state of feeling healthy

and happy. For Barnet Carers, it means to enable carers

to live a life they value, including cultural heritage,

health, access to housing, natural resources, as well as

more material factors such as income-generating

opportunities.

At Barnet Carers we often speak to people who are struggling to maintain or simply wish to improve their own health and wellbeing. Where we can, we work hard to make sure that they get the support they need.  To do that we work with local partners. We hope that you find this information useful.  Please contact us if we can be of support.  More information can be found in our Wellbeing Directory.
Wellbeing Directory

“I joined Barnet Carers in 2020 because it was a really difficult time for me, and I had let my own health go. I’ve been feeling much better mentally and physically since I’ve started joining the Yoga classes!”

Joanna attends our Yoga sessions, works part-time and cares for her father.

Some of our services

Counselling

Short Term Counselling

We offer a short-term counselling service for carers.  Our volunteer counsellors offer up to 9 1-hour counselling sessions at a subsidised price of £12 per session.  Carers in receipt of Carers Allowance receive counselling at no charge.  Counselling sessions take place in-person at our offices in Finchley.

Apply for counselling

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NHS Talking Therapies

In partnership with NHS Barnet Talking Therapies, we are providing a clinic at our offices in Finchley every Wednesday at 11am to 5pm. The aim of the clinic is to support carer’s mental health and well-being, provide a safe and confidential space to work through any challenges carer’s may be facing.

Find out more

Yoga and wellbeing

Wellbeing Activities

From resilience to online yoga and mindfulness, we offer a range of workshops and activities that are designed to support your wellbeing.  We have a number of sessions every week that are designed for all carers and all abilities.  All details are on our Events Calendar.

Go to the Events Calendar

Our Partners

Meridian Wellbeing

 

Meridian Wellbeing is a health and wellbeing charity based in Hendon. They offer amazing services for carers and all Barnet residents, helping people become healthier, mentally and physically stronger, and more independent.

Carefree

 

Carefree is a charity changing the game for carers. They transform vacant accommodations across the UK into breaks for informal carers. Ask for a referral to Carefree to one of our Adult Carers Support Coordinators.

Better Barnet

 

Better hosts five leisure centres in the borough. Through their Fit & Active Barnet Hub, our registered carers can apply for a discount card that gives them access to discount rates at the gym and free swimming!