Social Care Direct – Barnet (Adult Social Care)
Barnet Council's first point of contact for adult social care needs — call 020 8359 5000 to discuss support for yourself or someone you care about.
If you're worried about your own care needs or about someone else, it's always right to call.
About this service
Social Care Direct is the first point of contact for all adult social care enquiries and referrals in the London Borough of Barnet. The team provides information, advice and access to assessments for adults who may need care and support. This includes older people, adults with disabilities, mental health needs, or those at risk of self-neglect or abuse. You can call, email or use the online form to make a referral or ask for advice. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
How they can help you
First point of contact for adult social care. Provides information, advice and access to care assessments and support services.
What to expect
A conversation with a trained assessor who will talk through your situation and advise on what support may be available.
Who it's for
Adults in Barnet who need care and support, or anyone worried about an adult in Barnet
Eligibility
Open to all. Anyone can call to ask for advice or request an assessment.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Open to all. Anyone can call to ask for advice or request an assessment.
- services.opening_hours
- Monday to Friday 9am–5pm. In an emergency outside these hours call 999.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
020 8359 5000socialcaredirect@barnet.gov.ukVisit WebsitePlease check the website or contact the service for the current addressReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free for information and assessment. Care packages may be charged subject to financial assessment.
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Contact
020 8359 5000socialcaredirect@barnet.gov.ukVisit WebsitePlease check the website or contact the service for the current addressReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free for information and assessment. Care packages may be charged subject to financial assessment.