Service Events
Diabetes Prevention Webinar
Come along and pick up some top tips on Diabetes prevention and understand the risks associated with Diabetes and how you can reduce them.
Find out about the Healthier You programme, we have a coach from the programme and a GP on the panel to answer any clinical questions you may have.
We also want to hear from you and how you have managed.
When: July 22, 7-8 pm
Where: Zoom, register here and we will send you a link nearer the time.
Hub Connections June 2021
'Emerging from lockdown.'
Hub Connections took place on Thursday 24th June 2021 via Zoom – the theme was ‘emerging from lockdown'.
The event included a packed programme of guest speakers from a wide range of organisations, as well as the usual updates from the Barnet Wellbeing Service and partners.
You can download the presentation here
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: Timetable of events
Monday 10th May
9am
Daily Message - Barry Day
10-11am
Barnet Young People Thrive Webinar - Stress Bucket
12-1pm
Podcast - Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr. Tamara Djuretic
1-2pm
Saracens Fitness Class
2-3pm
Barnet Yoga Circle - Positive Thought
Wednesday 12th May
9am
Daily Message - Donna Chan
10-11am
Barnet Young People Thrive LIVE Webinar - Low Mood
or
Webinar ID: 817 2260 9023
Passcode: 960977
11am-1pm
Mind in Enfield and Barnet - Spring into Gardening at Pymmes Park, Edmonton
To attend, call 07535743667
or send an email
1-2pm
Saracens Fitness Class
2-3pm
Able Futures - Nature and Mental Health Webinar
Tuesday 11th May
9am
Daily Message - Karen Morell
10am-1pm
Meridian Wellbeing Event
or
Webinar ID: 87634528728
Passcode: 795195
11am-1pm
Mind in Enfield and Barnet -
1) Wellbeing for Positive Mental Health
2) Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
3) Ways Forward for Personal Development
To attend, call 07535743667
or send an email
1-2pm
"The role of Covid 19 Health Champions in Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing” Seher Kayikci, Public Health & Rory Cooper, Community Barnet
Thursday 13th May
9am
Daily Message - Barriers to building trust and compassion within mental health services - Personal Responsibility
10-11am
Saracens - Together Active Online Free Live Dance Class
11am-1pm
Mind in Enfield and Barnet -
1) Body Care for Positive Mental Health
2) Self-Esteem and Mind, Body and Soul
3) Art Workshop
To attend, call 07535743667
or send an email
12-1pm
Young People Thrive - Live Webinar: Managing Exam Stress with Nature
or
Webinar ID: 812 9560 9538
Passcode: 957386
2-3pm
National Minds Video - Why we are fighting for Mental Health
Friday 14th May
9am
Daily Message - Barriers to Building trust and compassion within mental health services
10-11am
Saracens - Fitness Class
12-1pm
New Citizens Gateway - Art Therapy Workshop
or
Meeting ID: 874 4819 1737
Passcode: 563826
12-1pm
Barnet Young People Thrive - Worry Management Webinar
2-3pm
Positive Message - Service User
More Information
For more information on mental health or wellbeing...
Barnet Wellbeing Service:
National Mind:
Thrive London:
Make your views heard by filling out a survey on Mental health inequalities by Barnet Council.
Hub Connections February 2021, Mental Health at Work
In February, Hub connections focused on mental health in the workplace. With so many of us working from home or in unusual circumstance over the last year, over 70 attendees heard from Barnet Wellbeing Service partners such as Meridian Wellbeing and Mind in Barnet about how individuals and organisations can do
more to support staff mental health and London Borough of Barnet managers told us about Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, and other support staff in Barnet.
Able Futures and Twining Enterprise shared their work supporting residents with their mental health in the workplace. Saracens joined CommUNITY Barnet and us to relax and warm up the team those in attendance in between sessions. The event was chaired by The Worshipful, the Mayor of the London Borough of Barnet Councillor Caroline Stock, and we were pleased to have the closing remarks from Dr Louise Miller, the
Clinical Lead for Mental Health in Barnet.
You can download the presentation here.
Self-Care week November 2020
Community Barnet and Barnet Wellbeing Service hosted this event with over 90 participants in the autumn of 2020 in support of the North Central London Clinical commissioning group. The event aimed to encourage and empower residents to learn more about taking care of themselves and their families; on their own and through services available; ensure that residents use local services effectively and with an informed understanding of current health priorities and key public health messages and to share and signpost to up to date resources, materials, links and services that residents can follow up with and learn from.
There were presentations and demonstrations from local services and an interactive question and answer session that allowed those joining us to contribute and learn more. We were joined by staff from Central London Community Health Care and North Central London CCG, the NCL Cancer alliance, Social Prescriber Link workers and local GPs in Barnet.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections October 2020 - World Mental Health Day
Hub Connections, World Mental Health Day October 2020 (Mental Health for all)
Hub Connections reconvened in October and focussed on making mental health accessible for all. The event was chaired by the Mayor of Barnet and the Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board.
Over 60 member of the public were joined by a representative from Barnet Wellbeing Service partners such as Mind in Barnet, Barnet Refugee Service and statutory partners from Barnet council and the mental health trust.
We heard from the Ubele Initiative about mapping mental health services for BAME communities, Jami about the Headroom Café as a safe space for mental health service users and AIDEXCEL about their work supporting families Barnet.
You can see the presentation here
Suicide Prevention Day September 2020
The Barnet Wellbeing Service hosted this event on behalf of Barnet’s Public Health team, and the theme of this event was’ Working Together to Prevent Suicide’. The event aimed to encourage people who are experiencing emotional distress to seek help before they become suicidal, to ensure that people affected by suicide get the support they need and showcase how we work together in Barnet to improve mental health.
On the day, 70 members of the public were joined by Barnet’s Public Health team and representatives from NCL CCG and London borough of Barnet’s mental health team. We heard from CommUNITY Barnet and Mind in Barnet about their Covid Bereavement service and other Barnet borough services to prevent suicide.
We were delighted to hear from Catherine Loveday, Professor of Neuropsychology and Age UK Trustee, and Katie Foulser from Rethink Mental Illness and Claire Gibson from the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service, to share their reflections and experience on supporting our mental health.
You can download the presentation here.
You can watch the webinar here
Hub Connections June 2020 - Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
The first our online Hub connections saw us joined by Jess Baines-Holmes, Programme Director, Covid Community Response and Deputy Director Adults Joint Commissioning to reflect on the Barnet communities response to the Covid pandemic.
Our 70 attendees heard from Barnet Wellbeing Service partners about how they have been adapting to the Covid crisis and ensuring that clients and residents have continued access to essential mental health and wellbeing services in Barnet remotely during the first wave of coronavirus.
The day was interspaced with wellbeing activities.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections February 2020 - Social Prescribing
This all-day event attracted over 150 attendees in-person to the Meritage Centre in Hendon and was a huge success to discuss the development of Social Prescribing in the borough.
The event was chaired by Councillor Caroline Stock, The Worshipful Mayor of the London Borough of Barnet and we were joined by Barnet Federated GPs to host the event with the Healthwatch Barnet team. As well as hearing from a huge range of speakers such as from the new Social Prescribing Links Workers, the Primary Care Mental Health link working team and Prevention and Wellbeing Being team; we hosted 10 round table discussions on the current and future ideas and plans for Social Prescribing in Barnet.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections October 2019 - World Mental Health Day
This was an extra special Hub Connections as we linked with other partners to celebrate World Mental Health Day, being a full-day agenda and with over 80 people in attendance.
We were joined by representatives from Barnet CCG, Middlesex University, the Samaritans and the deputy Mayor of Barnet. We also heard from the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, The Network, and Mencap and the British Transport Police.
The day was peppered with wellbeing activities. Much of the day's focus was on suicide prevention and how we can all support each other’s mental health.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections July 2019 - Mental Health Services in Barnet
Our Hub Connection meeting was chaired by Sarah Perrin, Head of Commissioning, Mental Health and Dementia in Barnet.
We heard from a vast range of organisations and speakers. This was an opportunity to do a deep dive into the public’s perception and understanding of mental health issues in Barnet and how service users wanted to feedback. It was also an opportunity to reflect on another successful year of the Barnet Wellbeing Service.
A fully printed Annual Report for the Barnet Wellbeing Service was produced and distributed. Ella Goshalk of London Borough of Barnet led participatory sessions with attendees over an engaging session that mixed professionals and the public. We were also joined by 12 other mental health and wellbeing organisations in Barnet, who could speak to the event and take part in structured networking events.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections March 2019 - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind with Saracens
This month we were joined by services users to talk about their time with the service as well as hearing from the JVN about their supported volunteering services; Saracens about their Sports Foundation, and a really in-depth look at Wellbeing in Barnet from colleagues at the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust.
We also heard from Age UK about their local cooking groups and Thyme to Change.
Most of the focus was on the impact of physical health on mental health.
You can see the presentation here.
Hub Connections October 2018 - World Mental Health Day
This event celebrated World Mental Health Day and was chaired by Julie Pal, the CommUNITY Barnet CEO.
We were joined by Stuart Goodman from Rainbow Money Advice and Matthew Vidal from Twinings, whom all gave an overview of the services they provided to Barnet residents.
We also heard from Sharon Smeeton Director, of Mind Time Therapies, about the Online Wellbeing programme for Barnet residents.
Hub Connections July 2018 - First Year Birthday
The first Hub Connections event celebrated one full year of the Barnet Wellbeing Service and the Wellbeing Service becoming a Time to Talk Hub organic hub.
Chaired by Dr Charlotte Benjamin, the clinical lead for mental health in Barnet, we heard from a range of mental health and wellbeing partners, including The Network, Barnet Mencap, Community Barnet, Mind in Barnet and the Barnet Refugee Service (BRS) about the services they were providing.
You can see the presentation here.
