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Who do you go to? Find the right care at the right time

 Call 999 if someone is seriously ill 

Published: Tue, 24 June 2025

What makes a good, healthy relationship?

There are several characteristics that make up good, healthy relationships:

Open communication:
Published: Wed, 18 June 2025

STI Test Kit Sampling Instructions

The instructions below will help you to be able to take a STI test sample at home.

 

Published: Mon, 16 June 2025

Growing together – the Grahame Park Community Garden in bloom

The Grahame Park Community Garden

 

Published: Fri, 13 June 2025

Free Diabetes Prevention Event 20th June

Did you know 1 in 10 people in Barnet are at risk of developing diabetes?  

Published: Mon, 9 June 2025

Moving on - other support

Housing

If you receive a positive asylum decision, you will receive a letter telling you the date you have to leave the hotel by. Your local council’s housing options team may be able to help you. 

• Apply for council housing - GOV.UK 

Published: Tue, 17 June 2025

Running strong and staying healthy: Barnet GP 188 at the Maccabi Fun Run

With the sun shining and spirits high, the team at Practice 188 in Golders Green attended this year’s Maccabi Community Fun Run. But they weren’t there for fun and fitness, the team were there to talk with parents and carers about the importance of vaccinations for 0–5-ye

Published: Mon, 7 July 2025

How to get the most out of GP appointments? What are medical letters for?

Find out about how you can get the best out of your GP appointments and have some common questions about medical letters answered below. 

Published: Tue, 10 June 2025

What to do in an emergency

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

Published: Tue, 10 June 2025

The diabetes prevention event returns to Brent Cross Shopping Centre!

Last Friday (20th June 2025), Brent Cross Shopping Centre became a hub of health awareness, as residents, shoppers and families attended the event hosted by Barnet Council’s Public Health Live and Age Well team. 

Published: Fri, 27 June 2025