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Try something new to find your feel good

Resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, but small changes to your habits can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.  

Published: Mon, 20 January 2025

From experience to action: local residents help guide the council’s new suicide prevention strategy

On Wednesday 19th February, The Barnet Public Health team and Inclusion Unlimited facilitated a lived experience workshop at The Network with those who have experienced suicidal thoughts, have tried to end their life, or have lost someone to suicide.

Published: Thu, 27 February 2025

A Day in the Life of Nazia – Barnet Council Stop Smoking Advisor

Stop Smoking Advisors work across a variety of settings such as hospitals, community health centers, or specialised clinics. Here at Barnet, we have a team of 3 in-house advisors who offer telephone support, 1:1 face to face appointments and groups.

Published: Mon, 3 March 2025

Grow Yourself Healthy – How Growing Food Can Help Your Health

Growing your own food is more than just a hobby – it can also be a way to take control of your health and wellbeing. Some GPs in London and now in Barnet, are even prescribing food growing to support patient health. 

Published: Mon, 17 March 2025

Alcohol Awareness Week: Events in Barnet 

This Alcohol Awareness Week 7-13th July, we are shining a spotlight on the link between alcohol and working life.  

Published: Tue, 1 July 2025

Belly Breathing (deep breathing)

Belly breathing or deep breathing can help calm our bodies when we are feeling intense emotion like panic, fear or anger.

Published: Tue, 1 July 2025

A Healthy Harvest: local GP hosts growing project to boost health and wellbeing

Today we are shining a spotlight on a new project in Barnet for growing food and community.

What is the project?

Published: Tue, 15 July 2025

Damp and mould - how do I keep safe?

Living in a place where there is dampness can lead to the growth of mould and other health hazards. Damp and mould primarily affect the airways and lungs, but they can also affect the eyes and skin. The respiratory effects of damp and mould can cause serious illness. 

Published: Tue, 22 July 2025

Reducing the negative health effects of hot weather

As summers continue to get hotter in the UK, it is very important to know what you can do to reduce the negative health effects of hot weather.

Here are some suggestions which we recommend you follow:

Published: Tue, 22 July 2025

Summer events promote childhood vaccinations

On Friday 11th July, Barnet Council’s Public Health Team and The Practice at 188 stopped by Claremont Park for a stop on their vaccination roadshow. The event was part of the park’s annual Summer Festival.

Published: Tue, 12 August 2025