We want to hear your views about exercise in Barnet.
We are carrying out interviews with Barnet residents. These can be held either in person or online and will last about an hour. Anyone who takes part will be given a £30 Asda voucher as a token of our appreciation.
We will seek to use our findings to improve services in Barnet, including GP appointments for people with long-term conditions, the information people are given about exercise options and the accessibility of public places. Your response will be kept totally anonymous, in line with data protection and Healthwatch Barnet's Privacy Policy.
If you are interested in taking part, please email info@healthwatchbarnet.co.uk
Who can take part?
Barnet residents who have the conditions listed below can take part. This is because people with these health issues can access the new check and test appointments at GP surgeries.
We are particularly interested to hear from:
- People who aren't doing lots of physical activity - we are keen to listen to your experiences
- People on a low income, who are likely to face more barriers to their wellbeing
- People who have been invited to a check and test appointment at their GP surgery - whether or not you decided not to attend we are are interested in hearing your views
The conditions are:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease, for example:
- strokes, transient ischaemic attack (mini stroke)
- heart failure (inability of heart to pump blood around the body properly)
- ischaemic heart disease (narrowing of coronary arteries)
- peripheral artery disease (slow, progressive circulation disorder)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Atrial fibrillation (causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Separate from these interviews, you can also share your experiences by filling in this survey. This is not paid but only takes a few minutes.