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The rewards of fostering: Providing a safe loving home for a child

This is the final week of Foster Care Fortnight, a campaign that was first established by The Fostering Network in 1997 to highlight the positive impact of foster carers on children and young people throughout the UK.

Thank you for your dongles, from Live Unlimited

Thank you to everyone who donated to Live Unlimited's Give A Dongle campaign - we are very grateful.

Being kind improves your mental wellbeing

Our Public Health team have drawn up some tips to help you improve your wellbeing through kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week.

Spread the kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, helpless, overwhelmed, confused or angry - being kind to yourself and others can help change that.

Message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council (13 May 2020)

Today (Wednesday 13 May), the government has introduced small changes to the lockdown rules that will make a difference for the thousands of Barnet residents who enjoy our many public spaces and parks.

We are celebrating Foster Care Fortnight!

For the next 14 days (11-24 May) we’re celebrating Foster Care Fortnight, a campaign that was first established by The Fostering Network in 1997 to highlight the positive impact of foster carers on children and young people throughout the UK.

Waste authority urges restraint as recycling centres reopen