It has therefore been necessary to go into lockdown again, in order to contain the spread of the virus and minimise the impact of the illness on the most vulnerable in our community.
The service is a starting point to connect you with the most appropriate support to suit your needs. This is done through an emotional health check (wellbeing MOT) where someone will identify your personal goals and help you create a personalised wellbeing plan. You’ll then be socially prescribed - connected to community-based services and activities that focus on improving your wellbeing.
Services on offer:
Young people’s lives have been severely impacted this year with school closures and the cancellation of exams which is why we want to ensure they have the mental health support they need while preparing for a new academic term. We want young people to know that it’s normal to experience feelings of stress and/or anxiety, and that talking about your feelings can help – which can be much easier to do with someone anonymous. The service is available to any young person aged 11 to 25, who would like to receive confidential support and advice.
Barnet Council has received just over £986,000 from the government’s COVID Winter Grant Scheme to be distributed to vulnerable residents who need help covering the cost of food, energy bills and other essentials over the winter months.
A large portion of the funding will be allocated through schools, early years providers, colleges and health visitors, with vouchers which can be redeemed at supermarkets.
These changes will be in place from the week commencing 21 December. Blue recycling bin and black refuse bin collections will resume from the week commencing 11 January 2021 on residents’ normal collection day. Details of revised dates can be found at www.barnet.gov.uk/christmasbincollections.
It takes a village to raise a young person and we all have our part to play in their success.
Our young people need your guidance and support so that they can thrive.
Do you have a spare room?
Do you think you can make a difference?
Can you show kindness and support our young people to make great adults?
If so, please make an enquiry or join our information sessions to find out more.
We’re delighted to see Barnet’s much-loved local shops open their doors once again to welcome the safe return of their customers in time for the busy festive period.
We have worked really hard together to keep the level of infection rates down locally. As we emerge from lockdown it is important to remain vigilant and alert to the fact that the virus is still around.