Advice and Information

Extra appointments are now available for people in Barnet who need urgent dental care.

Whether it’s finding an NHS dentist, making a complaint, or choosing a good care home for a loved one – you can count on our helpful Information Signposting Team.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

It is important that dental patients give feedback about their experiences, so that services know what they are doing well and where they can improve.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but if you are a Black man, the risk rises to one in four.

Prostate cancer has become England’s most common cancer. In 2023 Prostate Cancer UK found 55,033 men were receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis compared with 47,526 breast cancer cases.

What you need to know about GP online consultations

Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age and whatever their family situation.

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster or the flu vaccination this autumn and winter?

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.

NHS England has introduced a new patient charter, called “You and Your General Practice”, which sets out your rights and responsibilities when using GP services.