One of the BCIL team competing at the Winter Paralympics
- Graduate Information Trainee
An opportunity has arisen for a bright and enthusiastic graduate looking to pursue a career in the library and information sector.
- New Service Launch
BCIL launches a new, free, independent service for information, advice and advocacy.
- BCIL Members' Meeting
BCIL Members' Meeting
Welcome to Barnet Centre for Independent Living
Barnet Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) is a user-led organisation that promotes accessibility for disabled people by breaking down barriers to employment and social inclusion.
It aims to provide a user-led, multi-service one-stop-shop for people with any form of disability living or working in the London Borough of Barnet.
It brings together community organisations, service users and carers to offer services that are based on the social model of disability and is aimed at promoting independence, social inclusion and equality. We aim to remove barriers, enabling all of its clients to live as independently as possible with the necessary support.
The Right to Control is a new legal right for Barnet residents who are eligible for certain benefits - including Access to Work and Adult Social Care. You get more say in how the money is spent - so long as it's done in a way that meets your personal needs and outcomes - and can work with a BCIL peer support broker to help plan how you will achieve these outcomes.
You can find out more at Social Care Connect