OPEN DOOR
Offering to help Barnet parents and carers and their children under five with any special needs. A responsive, informative and approachable service.
DROP IN CENTRES
Both drop-ins are for parents and children under five with any special needs
Open Door (East)
When?
Thursdays (Term time only), 10am - 12 noon
Where?
Newstead Children's Centre, Fallows Close (Tarling Road), East Finchley N2
Contact: Lorraine Jarman
Open Door Co-ordinator
Tel: 0208 349 3842
Email: lorraine.jarman@barnetmencap.org.uk
Open Door (West)
When? Tuesdays (Term time only), 10am - 12 noon
Where?
Childs Hill Children's Centre, St Agnes Centre, Gillingham Road, NW2
Contact: Nia
Tel: 020 8349 3842
Email: nia@barnetmencap.org.uk
Soft Play Sessions
When?
Every Monday and Wednesday (term time only), 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Where?
Barnfield Children's Centre, Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA
Contact: Nia or Lorraine
Tel: 020 8349 3842
Email: nia@barnetmencap.org.uk or lorraine.jarman@barnetmencap.org.uk
No matter which drop-in you attend, you'll find a warm welcome, a cup of coffee and a chance to meet other parents in a relaxed and informal setting, with plenty for children to do!
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
(offered at other times during the week)
- Home visits
- Telephone Support/information/advice
- Advocacy
- Enabling and assisting self-advocacy
- Attendance and support at meetings
- Links with other professionals in Health, Education, Social Services and other voluntary agencies.
- Some family Fun Days during the school holidays