What's New at Inclusion Barnet

Here are our Latest News and Tweets.

screenshot of part of newsletter reads: Sure for Mental Health, Schizophrenia Awareness, Wednesday 25th May 10am to 12.30pm (from new pathways). This 2 hours workshop offers an introduction into Schizophrenia, how it presents, such as delusions and hallucinations, how it is diagnosed, available treatments and how to support someone experiencing symptoms. Booking link.
Kick start your week with our Mental Health newsletter – out now!

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston. Drawing from his own lived experience of mental health. [...]

23
May
Job Vacancy - Touchpoint Peer Worker
Job vacancy – Touchpoint Peer Worker

We are looking for a passionate individual with their own lived experience of disability, an understanding [...]

16
May
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Staff blog: Inspirational Quotes and Mental Health

by Ed Peston, Communications Assistant at Inclusion Barnet I was looking at an article containing 40 [...]

13
May
Screen shot of newsletter reads: Mental health awareness week - a panel discussion on loneliness, Friday 13th May 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter is out now!

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston. Drawing from his own lived experience of mental health. [...]

09
May
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Staff blog: Nature sounds and mental health

The latest staff blog from our Comms Assistant, Ed Peston, on drawing from nature to help [...]

09
May
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Our May newsletter is out now!

  We’ve just published our monthly newsletter, bringing you news on local and national matters that [...]

05
May
Poster: Job vacancy. Peer Communications and Engagement Officer. Inclusion Barnet
Job vacancy – Peer Communications & Engagement Officer

Are you great at connecting with people?  Are you looking for a great opportunity to showcase [...]

03
May
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Long COVID patients speak out to Healthwatch Barnet and their North Central London colleagues

Healthwatch Barnet has published a major new report into Long COVID and its impact. The team [...]

03
May
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Long COVID patients speak out to Healthwatch Barnet and their North Central London colleagues

Healthwatch Barnet has published a major new report into Long COVID and its impact. The team [...]

03
May
screen shot of newsletter: feature is Charlie Waller, Why sleeping well matters and what you can do to improve it. Wednesday 4th May 12 to 2pm. In this talk, Dr Christine Curle will explain why sleep matters to yourng people's mental health and how it benefits our mind and body.
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter is out now!

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston. Drawing from his own lived experience of mental health. [...]

02
May
Snapshot of newsletter on mobile phone: headings read: Mental Health & nutrition, how to eat for your mood, THursday 28th April 6.30 to 7.15pm and Understanding Mental Health Workshop. Long term conditions, Tuesday 26 April 12.30 to 3.45pm.
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter is out now!

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston.   Drawing from his own lived experience of mental [...]

25
Apr
photo of newsletter on mobile phone: article reads: Naturally effective ways to tame your stress and anxiety without medication, Saturday 23rd April 10am. Pre-recorded event - sit back and restore balance, while discovering a variety of effective ways to manage stress and anxiety.
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter this bank holiday Monday

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston.   Drawing from his own lived experience of mental [...]

18
Apr
Do you have a long-term mental health condition? Give an hour to help shape social care and receive £20

We are looking for people to take part in a focus group discussing how social work [...]

12
Apr
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Our weekly Mental Health newsletter has arrived

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston.   Drawing from his own lived experience of mental [...]

11
Apr
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Stress and anxiety, the past, the present and the future

The latest staff blog from our Comms Assistant, Ed Peston, speaking so eloquently from lived experience. [...]

07
Apr
Screen shot of newsletter, headline reads: Inclusion barnet news. Making a difference, Working with our Touchpoint customers, we find out all kinds of information about what is and isn't working in Barnet. A few months ago we started having regular team meeting sto see who we could start to tackle some of the issues that have come up. This creates a list of issues that are causing problems for our users, so we then go and see what we can do about these by liaising with bodies such as the council, the DWP and Barnet Homes.
Our April newsletter is out now!

  We’ve just published our monthly newsletter, bringing you news on local and national matters that [...]

05
Apr
screen shot of newsletter shown on mobile phone. Headline article reads Panel Discussion: Intersectionality of Bisexuality and Mental Health, Thursday 7 April, 6.00 - 7.30pm LGBT+ people overall are at significantly higher risk of experiencing common mental health problems than the general population - and within the LGBT+ community, people who identify as bisexual have significantly higher rates than their Lesbian and Gay counterparts. Why is that, and what can we do to change that situation?
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter has arrived

Written by our Communications Assistant, Ed Peston, every week. Drawing from his own lived experience of [...]

04
Apr
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Members meeting Thursday 14th April 2022

We’re hosting our first in-person members meeting since the start of lockdown and we’d love you [...]

31
Mar
photo of mobile phone with newsletter article: Loneliness & health a seminar with Lars Svendsen, Wednesday 30th March 1 to 2pm. How loneliness can impact our quality of life and affect our physical and mental health.
Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter

Did you miss us last week? Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter is back as usual [...]

28
Mar
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Staff blog: OMG have you seen Then Barbara Met Alan?

Staff blog, by Hannah Chamberlain That was the first thing I posted on the Inclusion Barnet [...]

22
Mar
Screen shot of newsletter. Article reads: From Jail to joy. My journey with Bipolar, satruday 19th March 2.30pm to 4pm. This talk is for anyone who has lived experience with bipolar disorder and the friends and family who are supporting them.
Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter

Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter has just been released. Packed full of useful information, articles, [...]

14
Mar
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Staff blog: Mental health and adjustment

by Ed Peston, Communications Assistant Each of us with mental health issues has a different set [...]

10
Mar
Dream Job this way
Vacancy – Healthy Heart Peer Worker

Fantastic part time job opportunity with our team! Do you have experience of living with high [...]

10
Mar
International Women's Day 2022#BreakTheBias
Staff Blog: International Women’s Day: The sexism that disables many women in the chronic illness community

by Sam Earle In honour of this year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, #BreakTheBias, I am going [...]

09
Mar
Photo of newsletter screenshot on mobile phone. Feature article reads: LGBTQIA+ mindfulness and sharing session. Led by Uz Afzai. wed 9 March 7 to 8pm. L
Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter

Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter has just been released. Packed full of useful information, articles, [...]

07
Mar
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Our March newsletter is out now!

We’ve just published our monthly newsletter, bringing you news on local and national matters that impact [...]

03
Mar
Poster: 4 years of the enablement partnership. Its been quite a journey and here are some of the highlights.
End of an era for Enablement project

Yesterday saw the completion of our four year partnership project with Barnet, Enfield, Haringey – Mental [...]

01
Mar
Poster: Meet Melvyn and find out more about our new stay well campaign. Photo of Melvyn, Male appearance, shaved head, medium dark skin tone, aged between 35 to 45 years.
Guest blog: Healthwatch Barnet

Our colleagues on our Healthwatch Barnet team have lots of information to help you stay well [...]

01
Mar
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PIP Assessment recordings – update

Did you know that it is completely lawful for you to record your PIP assessment? New [...]

01
Mar
Screen shot reads: Building friendship. Fridays 10am to 12pm. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please join us at Building friendship on Fridays 10am to 12pm for friendship and refreshments. East Barnet Baptist Church, Crescent Road EN4 8PS
Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter

Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter has just been released. Packed full of useful information, articles, [...]

28
Feb
Screenshot of newsletter read:Anxiety& low mood: In context of LGBTQ+ Experiences, Tuesday 22 February 5.30 to 7pm. LGBT+ attendees, allies and curious minds who want to find our more are all welcome!
Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter

Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter has just been released. Packed full of useful information, articles, [...]

21
Feb
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Equivox guest blog: My life with M.E./C.F.S.

by Katie, Equivox participant   Hello, my name is Katie, I am 21 years old, and [...]

17
Feb
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The impact of GP charges on disabled people

We’ve just released our report looking into the impact of inconsistent GP charges on disabled people [...]

15
Feb
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Exciting news! Barnet Together Partnership update

As part of our Community Organisation Support offer to non-profit organisations in the borough, along with [...]

15
Feb
Screen shot reads: Sure for Mental Health. Eating Disorders Awareness 18 February 2022 10am to 12pm.
Our weekly Mental Health newsletter just arrived

Our Monday morning Mental Health newsletter has just been released. Packed full of useful information, articles, [...]

14
Feb
Dream Job this way
Vacancy – Healthy Heart Peer Worker

We have a great new part-time job opportunity on our team! Do you have experience of [...]

07
Feb
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Join Us! Fantastic job supporting Barnet’s thriving non profit sector

Updated 2/2/22 Inclusion Barnet is one of three partner organisations providing support for Barnet’s Voluntary, Community, [...]

03
Feb
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Staff blog: The importance of sharing lived experience

by Sam Earle, Project Officer, Equivox  As disabled people,  we know that our specific conditions continually [...]

25
Jan
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Join Us! Two fantastic jobs supporting Barnet’s thriving VCFSE

Updated 24/3/22 **These posts have now been filled** Inclusion Barnet is one of three partner organisations [...]

25
Jan
Screenshot of front page reads: Local Update 10 January,Barnet Voice for Mental Health 020 3475 1314 bvmh@inclusionbarnet.org.uk Welcome to our weekly newsletter about mental health services and support available in Barnet and beyond. Also bringing you updates on Inclusion Barnet mental health news. Produced by Ed Peston, Communications Assistant
Barnet Voice for Mental Health newsletter

Download our weekly Mental Health newsletter today! Every Monday our Comms Assistant, Ed Peston, publishes our [...]

10
Jan
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Who wants to go to bed at 8pm every day?

Blog link written by our Co-Chair, Jennifer Pearl Our Co-Chair, Jennifer Pearl, recently wrote a blog [...]

06
Jan
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Staff blog: Mental Health at Christmas

by Ed Peston, Communications Assistant, Inclusion Barnet Christmas is meant to be enjoyed, but it can [...]

20
Dec
Festive Opening Hours

Over the festive period we at Inclusion Barnet are taking a short break. We will have [...]

17
Dec
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AGM 2021 success!

Thank you for joining us again this year! Thank you to all our members, staff, and [...]

06
Dec
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Logo competition – Mental Health Recovery Strategy

Barnet Enfield Haringey-Mental Health Trust (BEH-MHT) have been working for the last 4 years with Inclusion [...]

03
Dec
Staff blog: Living with ADHD

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17
Nov
Poster: When asked what difference an extra £20 per week would make, a respondent said: I wouldn't have to choose between heating or food. #MillionsMissingOut Disability Benefits Consortium.
Protest at Government’s decision to deny millions of disabled people financial help to survive the COVID-19 crisis.

Today disabled people and allies gathered outside the High Court to protest the Government’s decision to [...]

17
Nov
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Inclusion Barnet AGM 2021

We’re holding our Annual General Meeting on Zoom again this year! Date: Monday 29th November Venue: [...]

09
Nov
Poster: Community Reporters Wanted. Sign up for free online training. Tell your stories, your way.
Have you got a story that needs to be told?

Is there something that is happening to you and your community that needs to shared? If [...]

08
Nov
Five cartoon fists raised in power stance. Text reads 'OUR VOICES ARE STRONGER TOGETHER'
Get Involved – Upcoming User Voice Forums

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03
Nov
Barnet say not to Hate Crime. Awareness Week is 11 to 15 October 2021.
Hate Crime Awareness Week 11-15 October 2021

Disability hate crime webinar, info stand, hidden disabilities and more. Barnet Council have are working with [...]

08
Oct
Staff blog: World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2021

by Hannah Chamberlain, Enablement Lead, Inclusion Barnet World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October, [...]

05
Oct
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Head of Community Services

** This post has now been filled **   Job Title: Head of Community Services Full-time: [...]

13
Sep
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Accessing your GP Remotely: does the new system work for you?

A blog from Healthwatch Barnet on the new report into remote GP appointments Throughout the pandemic, [...]

03
Sep
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We’re recruiting: User Voice Project Officer

Job Title: User Voice Project WorkerLocation: Barnet, NW9, LondonSalary: £26,000 per year pro rataContract: Until 31st [...]

26
Aug
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We’re recruiting: Peer Support Worker

Job title: Peer Support Worker Location: Barnet, NW9, London Salary: £27,750 per year pro rata, actual [...]

26
Aug
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Staff blog – Paralympics coverage

by Hannah Chamberlain, Enablement Lead, Inclusion Barnet Coverage of the Paralympics has in the past dominated [...]

24
Aug
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Are care charges fair?

If you don’t think they are, then write to your MP today! We join our friends [...]

10
Aug
Join Our Team: Peer Welfare Benefits Advisor

We’re recruiting a full-time Peer Welfare Benefits Advisor Full-Time. £28,500 per year. Contract, Until 31st March [...]

28
Jul
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Only 7 days left to respond: Cladding consultation

If you’re disabled and are affected by cladding issues make sure your voice is heard on [...]

12
Jul
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Mental Health Services in Barnet: Not Fit for Purpose?

Tell us, and help change them for the better The Barnet Voice Forum is currently constructing [...]

29
Jun
Person standing at a window. Their hand is on the window and their gaze lowered. Text reads 'Social care charging: a tax on disability'
Social care charging: a tax on disability

Join the campaign to #ScrapCareCharging This month we are delighted to welcome Jon Abrams, Campaigns and [...]

22
Jun
Text reads 'How will the Hendon Hub affect disabled people?' Image: a digger on a construction site next to a block of flats
Inclusion Barnet calls for co-production on the new Hendon Hub Proposal

What might the Hendon Hub mean for disabled people? We’ve submitted our response on the proposed [...]

16
Jun
The Co-Produced Support Project – Be involved in our Steering Group

We are looking for adult residents of Barnet who are currently using any of the council’s [...]

04
Jun
The news from Healthwatch Barnet: surveys, events, have your say

For just over a year now, Inclusion Barnet has been delivering Barnet’s local Healthwatch service. Healthwatch [...]

03
Jun
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The Co-Produced Support project – invitation to have your say

We are looking for adult residents of Barnet who are currently using any of the council’s [...]

25
May
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June Members’ Meeting – Do you have a story to tell?

Wednesday 2nd June – 2.00-3.30pm We’re delighted to invite you to the June 2021 Inclusion Barnet [...]

25
May
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The Co-Produced Support Project – Be involved in our Steering Group

We are looking for adult residents of Barnet who are currently using any of the council’s [...]

10
May
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What is lost when Mental Health Services Close?

Wednesday 12th May – 6.00-7.30pm Join us and share your views on the commissioning and decommissioning of [...]

27
Apr
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London Assembly Hustings: Video now Live!

  Huge thanks to everyone who made last night’s Barnet and Camden London Assembly Hustings such [...]

21
Apr
Poster of a large question mark above a person voting. Words: 6:00pm - Tuesday 20th April. Inclusion London and Inclusion Barnet GLA Hustings: Barnet and Camden Constituencies. BSL & Live Captioning
Inclusion London and Inclusion Barnet GLA Hustings: Barnet and Camden Constituencies

Inclusion London and Inclusion Barnet GLA Hustings: Barnet and Camden Constituencies Tuesday 20th April – 6.00pm [...]

14
Apr
Disability Arts & Activism, a guest blog by Penny Pepper

With #WorldTheatreDay taking place on 27 March there will be many blogs written about the impact [...]

25
Mar
Inclusion Barnet logo. Underneath, 'DISABILITY RIGHTS FORUM'. The word 'FORUM' is slanted and written on a yellow placard held in a fist
Does the 2021 Budget discriminate against disabled people?

In March 2020 the government announced a £20 uplift to Universal Credit, and in the March [...]

15
Mar
Managing the unmanageable… and where to find support

Written by Nick, our Library Manager Over 11 million people in this country tuned in to [...]

11
Mar
Work With Us! Now recruiting for a Voluntary and Community Sector Representation Lead

Voluntary and Community Sector Representation Lead Full-Time: £35,000 per year Closing date: 21 March 2021 To apply, [...]

08
Mar
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We Need Your Voice!

Join us for a creative workshop where we discuss what we want Barnet Voice to aim [...]

18
Feb
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Inclusion Barnet to support leaders with lived experience thanks to National Lottery funding

Inclusion Barnet is celebrating today after being awarded £51,087.00 in National Lottery funding to put people with [...]

16
Feb
A Fond Farewell

Our AGM (Tuesday 15th December) was a milestone in the life of Inclusion Barnet as we [...]

17
Dec
Thank You

  As we edge nearer to the end of 2020 we just wanted to say an [...]

17
Dec
Festive Opening Hours

Over the festive period we at Inclusion Barnet are taking a short break. We will have [...]

17
Dec
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Supporting Online Wellbeing

We are proud to have provided evidence supporting Just Fair’s submission to the House of Lords [...]

15
Dec
Inclusion Barnet Launches Management Handbook

  Barnet, London, Thursday 3rd December, 2020 – Inclusion Barnet, the Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation [...]

03
Dec
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BEH staff share their Lived Experience in new publication

  The Trust Wide Enablement Partnership is our collaboration with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health [...]

09
Sep
Space 2B Update

  We are sad to announce that, due to a lack of funding, Inclusion Barnet has [...]

25
Aug
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A warm welcome to Ellen!

Ellen Cheshire has joined the Inclusion Barnet team as Fundraising and Organisational Development Advisor. In her [...]

05
Aug
New charity partner

We’re as pleased as punch to announce our new charity partnership with Shake Shack Brent Cross. [...]

13
May