The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week, which begins today (9 February 2026), is ‘this is my place’.
This means supporting and strengthening the groups and systems around children and young people to help everyone feel like they belong.
Why take an HIV test? In simple terms, if you know your HIV status, the sooner you can get treatment if you need it.
February is National Heart Month – a timely reminder to look after one of our most vital organs. Heart disease remains one of the UK’s leading health challenges, but small (and sustainable) lifestyle changes can make a real difference.
Are you thinking that you’d like to improve your health and wellbeing?
The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is offered to all young people in Year 8, typically aged 12–13.
This year’s Clean Air Night is an important moment to highlight the invisible pollutants affecting our daily lives.
While Barnet remains one of London’s greenest boroughs, air quality challenges still impact our health and wellbeing.
The NHS is urging people to take extra care and to use NHS services wisely during the ongoing strike action by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors), which began today (7 April) from 7am and is scheduled to end on Monday (13 April) at 7am.
Physical abuse – including assault, hitting, slapping, pushing, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate physical sanctions.
This Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18th May), we’re highlighting local health and wellbeing services in Barnet.
Emergency services should be used in the following circumstances: Medical emergency or life-threatening situation (such as choking, chest pain, severe bleeding)
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill