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Kooth online counselling: Supporting young people’s mental health
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
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.
You are not alone: Barnet Wellbeing Service is here for you this festive season
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
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:
Latest dates for COVID-19 testing (w/c 21/12/20)
Last updated: 5 January, 2021
You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am-3pm at:
A festive season message from Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council
Last updated: 5 January, 2021
Being placed in Tier 4 restrictions means for those of us who planned celebrations that we will now be making huge personal sacrifices to protect our loved ones, the vulnerable and the wider community. It is difficult to change the festive habits of a lifetime but we cannot risk the dire consequences of the ‘R’ rate increasing.
Barnet Council’s budget consultation 21-22 – have your say
Last updated: 22 December, 2020
Barnet Council is seeking views on its budget plans for 2021-2022. The proposal includes plans to save money and generate income to help close the council's £14million budget gap in the next financial year, while still delivering the best outcomes for Barnet’s 400,000 residents.
Cold Weather Alert - staying healthy during the cold spell
Last updated: 25 January, 2021
Keep yourself warm and look out for others, whilst following Covid-19 guidelines. Those at particular risk include pregnant women, the over-65s, people with a long-term health condition, residents on low incomes, disabled people, and babies and children aged under 5. For all the latest health advice for coping with cold weather, please visit the NHS website.
Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives: Message from Dr Tamara Djuretic, Barnet Director of Public Health
Last updated: 6 January, 2021
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.
New national lockdown: stay home, protect the NHS, save lives
Last updated: 12 February, 2021
You may leave the home to shop for basic necessities, go to work if you cannot reasonably do so from home, exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area. You can also go out to for child care, to meet your support bubble or seek medical help.
Latest dates for COVID-19 testing (w/c 11/01/21)
Last updated: 19 January, 2021
You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 9am-3pm at:
Barnet Council’s seasonal leaf clearance
Last updated: 12 January, 2021
So far, they have: