Keeping safe

Report abuse

What to do if you or someone you know feels unsafe or is at risk.

Download our 'Say no to abuse' booklet (PDF 3.5MB)

Report abuse if you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone you know

Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

The Adults MASH has been established to improve the safeguarding of adults who may be at risk of abuse, harm or neglect.

Find out more about the Adults MASH

How to keep safe online

Using the internet and social media safely, the latest scams, online bullying and coercion, identity theft, safe shopping online.

Tips to stay safe online by Age UK (external link)

Fire safety

Get a free home fire safety visit. The London Fire Brigade will come to your home to give you advice on reducing the risk of fire.

How to book a home fire safety visit with the London Fire Brigade

Safe places in Barnet

If you are a disabled person and are lost, distressed or a victim of hate crime, then you can find a list of places that are safe and provide sanctuary in Barnet

List of safe places in Barnet (external link)

Safeguarding Adults Board

The Safeguarding Adults Board is a multi-agency board which has been established to improve safeguarding (protection) practices for adults at risk of abuse in Barnet.

Find out how the Safeguarding Adults Board works to protect the safety of resid…

Report a concern if you are worried about an adult who lacks capacity to consent to care, treatment and accommodation when they are in a care home or hospital.

Contact the DoLS team 020 8359 7497, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm or email dols@barnet.gov.uk

Find out more about Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS)