Barnet Council’s adult social care service, part of the Adults and Health directorate, provides statutory social care services including: individual care and support; safeguarding; information and advice; preventative services; assessments under the Mental Health Act (MHA 1983, amended 2007) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA 2005). Social Care Direct acts as the front door for new adult social care enquiries...
Internal Audit provide independent and objective assurance to the Council, its Members, the Strategic Commissioning Board (including the S151 Officer) to support them in discharging their responsibilities under S151 of the Local Government Act 1972, relating to the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs. Internal Audit ensure a positive culture of internal control improvement, effective risk management and good governance. The...