During lockdown, Age UK Barnet was there for all the older people in Barnet who needed us. We understand the anxiety as well as the practical ramifications of this situation as things start to open up again.
Finding your feet service - supporting those hoping to get out and about again and resume their regular activities
Handyperson service - fitting lightbulbs and other essential household repairs
Winter home check service - from bleeding radiators to setting timers and hanging curtains, our home check service aims to ensure people's homes are warm and safe this winter
Regular chats over the phone. Click here for befriending
Activity packs including magazines, puzzle books, crafts and knitting supplies
Face to face and online activities - cook-alongs, art classes, exercise, knit & natter, men's newspaper discussion group, virtual choir and a book group
Online Covid-19 hub - useful links for online shopping, mental health, work, fitness and wellbeing and other online resources
Please get in touch if you or anyone you know needs extra support. Email info@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 020 8203 5040.
Click here for a list of food banks in Barnet from Barnet Council's website.
Click here for info and food banks and vouchers from Community Barnet.
Barnet Council’s Urgent Support Helpline: 0808 281 3210 or email COVID19support@barnet.gov.uk
For urgent pharmacies or supplies, please contact CommUNITY Barnet on 020-8016-0016. They will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday between 9am and 5pm.
For free confidential advice, phone Age UK's Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 - Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year.
USEFUL INFO
Click here for the latest information about the Covid-19 vaccines from Age UK.
Click here for the latest advice on coronavirus from Age UK.
Click here for the latest Government guidance for the extremely clinically vulnerable.
To find out more about the virus and how to protect yourself, click here.
