Disability and Inclusion
It is important that everyone is supported to lead more active and healthier lifestyles in Barnet, especially disabled people and anyone living with a long-term health condition.
Check out the Health and Wellbeing page for guidance on how physically active you should aim to be to benefit your health, and explore the range of health and wellbeing interventions available in Barnet.
Accessing Better leisure centres
Better pride themselves on providing facilities and activities that are accessible to all Barnet residents and a number of the Better leisure centres across Barnet are Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accredited and also offer accessible equipment in the gyms and pools such as Pool Pods to allow an easier, less stressful access to activities you enjoy.
Sign up for a FAB Card
A FAB card entitles Barnet residents to a series of sport and physical activity related benefits and discounts. Discover more and sign up.
Inclusive Activities
There are several opportunities across Barnet that enable disabled people and those living with a long-term health condition to enjoy leading active and healthy lifestyles. To support you locate opportunities we have compiled a downloadable timetable. You are encouraged to contact the activity provider ahead of attending any session to confirm it is going ahead and suitability.
Dance Barnet
Dance Barnet was launched in 2024 bringing the first pan disability dance project and celebration event to Barnet.
Saracens Foundation DisABILITY programme
The Saracens Foundation disABILITY programme offers opportunities for individuals of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. The key aim of the programme is to support social and physical development using sport as a catalyst for change.
London Titans Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball is the most played disability sport in the world. It is a physically demanding sport whilst still being a great way to make friends, be part of a team and see the world!
Sense Activities
Sense offers free physical activity sessions that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
Sensory Tennis: Thursdays (from 12th Jan) 11.45am-12.45pm at Burnt Oak Leisure Centre.
Sensory Pool
New Barnet Leisure Centre has introduced a sensory lighting system in its learner pool, featuring moving colours and shapes designed to create a calm and engaging environment for children, particularly those with additional needs. This enhancement ensures that children with disabilities can enjoy swimming alongside families and young learners during lessons and Swim for All sessions. With colour-mixing lights and dynamic patterns, the system aims to make swimming a fun and relaxing activity.
Barnet Mencap Fit2gether
The Fit2gether project gives you lots of chances to try new sports and physical activities whilst having fun and making friends.
Fair Play Barnet sensory playground at Victoria Recreation Ground
Fair Play Barnet is a ground-breaking playground that prioritises accessibility and inclusivity, allowing individuals of all ages and abilities to enjoy play together. The playground features a wide range of equipment, including a wheelchair-accessible seesaw and swing, a multi-play unit with ramps, a netted swing, a raised roundabout, a 360-degree swing, a climbing net and interactive musical instruments.
Photo credit: KOMPAN UK
Get Active
Use the Get Active activity finder to locate activities for all ages and abilities that are offered within local sports clubs, leisure centres and community-based settings in Barnet (and beyond).