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Barnet’s residents are being called on to recognise the work of the borough’s estimated 32,256 unpaid carers of all ages during this week’s annual Carers Week.

What is loneliness? The definition: Loneliness is a perceived mismatch between the quality or quantity of social connections that a person has and what they would like to have

Cllr Thomas said: “Three years on and the Grenfell Tower fire remains a tragedy that casts a long shadow. We remember those who sadly perished, and our thoughts and wishes are with their families and friends on this difficult day.

Crowdfunding offers a way to raise funds rapidly by connecting people with local causes. Anyone can back a campaign with as little as £2 and can do so safely online.

The campaign is hosted by Youth Sport Trust who have teamed up with Sky Sports to support Youth Sport’s Trust’s #StayHomeStayActive campaign which has been supporting schools, parents and young people with daily free resources to get young people moving and enjoying the PE curriculum while at home.

Follow our Facebook page and tune in at 6.30pm on the day. We hope to see you there! If you’re interested in fostering, please call 0208 359 6274 or visit our Fostering page.

A Shared Lives carer shares their home and family life with an adult who needs support to live everyday life - giving a helping hand to someone getting dressed, getting to doctors’ appointments, making friends, cooking together or even voting for their favourite singers on TV! People visiting or moving in with Shared Lives carers may have been in foster care, have learning or physical disabilities, may be an older person with a frailty or dementia, or have mental ill health.

This includes the requirement to close non-essential businesses and premises from Thursday 5 November, and restrict people’s movement and gatherings. Read the Government’s guidance on what you can and cannot do.

You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 10.30am to 3.30pm at: Tuesday 24 November – Barnet House. Saturday 28 November – Edgware Community Hospital. Tests are also available from our permanent testing sites from 8am-8pm, every day, at:

This clinician-led initiative was developed for Barnet by local GP Dr Murtaza Khanbhai. The idea was endorsed by North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group’s Primary Care Transformation Team, who brought the scheme to life with the support of Barnet Council and the Barnet Primary Care Training Hub. The device was delivered safely for everyone after patients consulted their GP, and the results were sent back promptly to their GP practice.