Barnet Mencap

Supporting people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families in Barnet.

[austen el-osta @austenelosta]

Today I spoke at #WLA2025 @BarnetCouncil & @EalingCouncil about why work should be considered as a public health intervention.
Work significantly conditions our lifestyle & daily habits & in this way its a key determinant of health. @WLA_tweets @ShawTrust @HealthierNWL @Imperial_PCPH @ImperialSCARU

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

We are proud to announce that Barnet Mencap has been included in the CPS Hate Crime Panel. This is a great opportunity to exchange experiences with law enforcement and represent the work we do against #HateCrime in #Barnet.

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

We were delighted to attend the Barnet Group Community Awards 2024 tonight, where Barnet Mencap and our Employment Service were nominated for the voluntary group or registered charity of the Year award.

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Happy New Year!

A new year brings new changes, we hope this year will be better for everyone!

Thank you to everyone that supported us to help autistic people and people with a learning disability in 2024.

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

A heads up for the holiday season.

From this week the borough will be turning off or removing all pay and display parking machines in Barnet.

People will instead need to pay via the PaybyPhone App or by phone or text, or with cash local shops offering a PayPoint service.

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

Stay winter well by getting vaccinated, keeping warm, maintaining a healthy home, seeking financial support, and staying connected for mental well-being.
https://t.co/NY1nHzrnax

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM this morning, which was a big success. We were very grateful that Councillor Gill Seargeant and Councillor Zahra Beg from @BarnetCouncil were able to attend.

We received inspiring updates from a range of our services.

#AGM

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

We would like to say a massive thank you to Finchley Central @Waitrose for their generous food donation.
Their donation will help get food to the vulnerable people that we support. 🫂
#community #donations

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

We were joined by Sarah Sackman MP, Anne Clarke, London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, and Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Participation Cllr Sara Conway, for the final engagement event of #hatecrimeawarenessweek in Golders Green yesterday #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek is a great opportunity to speak with professionals about our common values and share ideas on how we can collaborate. Violence against women and girls is a major concern for all participants and requires a joint response #hateHasNoPlaceInBarnet #hcaw2024

[Sara Conway @Sara_Conway3]

Thank you @BarnetCouncil and @barnetmencap for today’s #HCAW2024 Hate Crime and VAWG workshop - more information on booking, reporting and other support below

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

The team were out in Finchley Central today speaking to residents about what we are doing to tackle hate crime. Thanks to our partners at @barnetmencap and Barnet Police and Cllr Sara Conway, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Participation #hcaw2024 #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Today, we await you outside Tesco, 37-49 Ballards Lane N3 1XP. If you are passing by, please come to say hello to our friendly team #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet #hcaw2024

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

We joined with partners from the Police and Mencap at the first of our engagement events for Hate Crime Awareness Week today at Edgware Tube station. We spoke to nearly 200 people to spread the message that hate has no place in Barnet #hcaw2024 #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

We joined with partners from the Police and Mencap at the first of our engagement events for Hate Crime Awareness Week today at Edgware Tube station. We spoke to nearly 200 people to spread the message that hate has no place in Barnet #hcaw2024 #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

@BarnetCouncil Thank you for this constructive discussion! A lot of insights from partners and the potential for future collaborations

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

We started Hate Crime Awareness Week last night with our Community Cohesion Conversation. It was great to get so many representatives of our diverse communities in the room to plan for how we can all work closer together in the future #hcaw2024 #hatehasnoplaceinBarnet

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

Barnet will mark Hate Crime Awareness Week (12 to 19 October) with a series of events and engagement opportunities designed to promote the message that ‘hate has no place in Barnet’.

Read more: https://t.co/wQyX6URzkz

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Autistic people and people with a learning disability are more likely to also experience difficulties around mental health.

Mental Health support is essential for helping to improve lives across the borough.

[Barnet Council @BarnetCouncil]

It's World Mental Health Day

💜BICS: Here to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing with free online resources hints and tips. Visit https://t.co/pEmy4YC4a7 or call our support line on 020 8359 3130, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

#talkaboutit #bics

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

We are really pleased to announce that we will be continuing to support people with a learning disability and autistic adults in Barnet after winning the tender.

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Our runners are very excited to be raising money for Barnet Mencap today @OfficialBigHalf!! We are here cheering our runners on. Please show your support to Jessica whi is an hour into the race

https://t.co/wQin6K0uD5

#WeRunAsOne

[Barnet Mencap @barnetmencap]

Our runners Thippi and Beth are an hour into the race @OfficialBigHalf!! Please show your support to Thippi and Beth. You can donate here:

Barnet Mencap: Thippawan's Big Half for Barnet MenCap (https://t.co/O1JqwQuMYP)

https://t.co/oIAMsDy44u

#WeRunAsOne