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Barnet Mencap

@barnetmencap

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

 35 Hendon Lane, Finchley
barnetmencap.org.uk/
Joined August 2011
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 – at Barnet, London
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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
A large collation of various packaged food on a large meeting table.

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#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) profile pictureSara Conway@Sara_Conway317 Oct 2024
Thank you @BarnetCouncil and @barnetmencap for today’s #HCAW2024 Hate Crime and VAWG workshop - more information on booking, reporting and other support below
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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) profile pictureBarnet Council@BarnetCouncil15 Oct 2024
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
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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) profile pictureBarnet Council@BarnetCouncil10 Oct 2024
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 barnet.gov.uk/talk-about-it or call our support line on 020 8359 3130, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. #talkaboutit #bics
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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 Updates Continues providing early intervention and prevention support for people with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Bright Futures service will remain, offering support to autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in Barnet. Service Offerings Advice and information through Working for You. Leisure and learning activities via the Community Opportunities Project (COPS). Awareness training and workshops on learning disabilities and autism. Employment support now provided directly by Barnet Mencap. Future Plans and Contact Information Focus on promoting Bright Futures in the coming months. Emphasis on maintaining and developing partnerships. Contact: projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk, 0202 8349 3842.

ALT Barnet Mencap Updates Continues providing early intervention and prevention support for people with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Bright Futures service will remain, offering support to autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in Barnet. Service Offerings Advice and information through Working for You. Leisure and learning activities via the Community Opportunities Project (COPS). Awareness training and workshops on learning disabilities and autism. Employment support now provided directly by Barnet Mencap. Future Plans and Contact Information Focus on promoting Bright Futures in the coming months. Emphasis on maintaining and developing partnerships. Contact: [email protected], 0202 8349 3842.

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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 (enthuse.com) 2024thebighalf.enthuse.com/p… #WeRunAsOne – at Greenwich, London
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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 gbr01.safelinks.protection.o… #WeRunAsOne – at Greenwich, London
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This #LearningDisabilityWeek we will be attending and presenting at Barnet My Health Matters from 11am-4pm tomorrow! The event about ensuring heath needs are met is open to Barnet residents with a learning disability, their family, carers and staff We hope to see you there!
A blue poster for a health event. The text reads: Learning Disability Week 2024. Do You See Me? My Health Matters Day. Supporting people with a learning disability, families, carers and staff to achieve their best health. Tuesday 18th June 2024, 11am to 4pm. At the Community Space Day Centre, 36 Knightswood Close, Edgware, HA8 8FR Free Entry

ALT A blue poster for a health event. The text reads: Learning Disability Week 2024. Do You See Me? My Health Matters Day. Supporting people with a learning disability, families, carers and staff to achieve their best health. Tuesday 18th June 2024, 11am to 4pm. At the Community Space Day Centre, 36 Knightswood Close, Edgware, HA8 8FR Free Entry

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We've had a lovely conclusion to #VolunteersWeek by taking our longstanding volunteers out for lunch in Barnet. A big thanks to the volunteers that couldn't attend too. We really appreciate all that you've done for us!
Four of Barnet Mencaps volunteers, and a staff member, enjoying lunch at finchley milani cafe.

ALT Four of Barnet Mencaps volunteers, and a staff member, enjoying lunch at finchley milani cafe.

Four of Barnet Mencaps volunteers, and a staff member, enjoying lunch at finchley milani cafe.

ALT Four of Barnet Mencaps volunteers, and a staff member, enjoying lunch at finchley milani cafe.

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This #Pride month we will be taking part in the @BarnetCouncil Family Pride Event! The event is open 12pm-4pm on Sunday 9th June 2024, you can book your free ticket with the link in the tweet below.
Barnet Council (@BarnetCouncil) profile pictureBarnet Council@BarnetCouncil4 Jun 2024
The month of June marks #Pride month. We're celebrating acceptance and equality of our LGBTQ+ community in Barnet.🏳️‍🌈 Come and join as we celebrate Pride this Sunday 9th June at Stephens House & Gardens in Finchley. 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/barnet-co….
Pride flag flying in Colindale

ALT Pride flag flying in Colindale

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June is going to be a busy Month, with pride month, carers week, learning disability week, and many more events. We're kicking of this June with #VolunteersWeek and a thanks to all of the amazing people that give their time to help offer people in Barnet a great service
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek the Autism Hub is holding sessions on mental health. If you are autistic (diagnosed or suspected), we are holding a drop in session today with Caroline from @mind_eb. We would love to see you, so please do come on by! – at Barnet, London
A poster about a mental health awareness event, the poster has anthropomorphic brains smiling and hugging heart symbols. The text reads: Mental health awareness. Where? Barnet Mencap Autism Hub, 29 Hendon Lane Finchley, N3 1RT. When? 12 pm to 1 pm, Tuesday 14th May 2024. Drop by for a chat with Caroline from Mind

ALT A poster about a mental health awareness event, the poster has anthropomorphic brains smiling and hugging heart symbols. The text reads: Mental health awareness. Where? Barnet Mencap Autism Hub, 29 Hendon Lane Finchley, N3 1RT. When? 12 pm to 1 pm, Tuesday 14th May 2024. Drop by for a chat with Caroline from Mind

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We had a great time on our trip to the Ragged School Museum and learning about what school could be like in the Victoria Era.
A Barnet Mencap group in front of the Ragged School Museum.

ALT A Barnet Mencap group in front of the Ragged School Museum.

Four COPs members sitting at victorian style school desks

ALT Four COPs members sitting at victorian style school desks

Four COPs members sitting at victorian style school desks

ALT Four COPs members sitting at victorian style school desks

A stern looking woman holding a cane, standing at the front of a victorian style classroom.

ALT A stern looking woman holding a cane, standing at the front of a victorian style classroom.

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Game, set, match! Some of our service users serving up some friendly competition on the tennis courts. 🎾
Two people playing tennis at a tennis court.

ALT Two people playing tennis at a tennis court.

A woman, wearing a pink hoodie, serving the ball at a tennis court.

ALT A woman, wearing a pink hoodie, serving the ball at a tennis court.

Two people playing tennis at a tennis court.

ALT Two people playing tennis at a tennis court.

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Our Autism Hub opening was a great success! 📷📷 We hope to see everyone again at our future events, socials, and community groups! The Hub will provide range of services, we will also be able to take on more suggestions and want to build the service with the autistic community – at Barnet, London
Some of our volunteers chatting with visitors at the Autism Hub opening.

ALT Some of our volunteers chatting with visitors at the Autism Hub opening.

Lucy, the Hub manager, talking to visitors about what they can expect from the hub and how they can help build the service themselves.

ALT Lucy, the Hub manager, talking to visitors about what they can expect from the hub and how they can help build the service themselves.

A diverse range of visitors chatting during the hub opening.

ALT A diverse range of visitors chatting during the hub opening.

Emma, one of the hub's autism advisors, talking to visitors about the hub and her personal experiences of neurodiversity.

ALT Emma, one of the hub's autism advisors, talking to visitors about the hub and her personal experiences of neurodiversity.

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