News and reports

Industrial action will take place from the 24 February until Wednesday 28 February.

Free rapid lateral flow tests are now available at pharmacies for individuals who are at the highest risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This replaces the online and telephone ordering services for free lateral flow tests provided by GOV.UK and 119.

If you need medical assistance, please choose NHS services wisely to make sure care is available to patients who need it most.

GP surgeries across north central London (NCL) have begun supporting people living with certain long-term conditions in a different way, using personalised care and treatment to help them manage their conditions effectively and prevent health issues escalating wherever possible.

Barnet's new Integrated Care System (ICS) came into force at the beginning of July. Healthwatch Barnet was pleased to host an event for the general public on the ICS with directors of NCL ICB (North Central London Integrated Care Board).

Olivia Coleman, Patient Experience Officer, introduces the new Barnet Patient and Carer Advisory Group (BPCAG)

Jenny Jean-Charles, Services manager Age UK Barnet, explains what they are doing to prevent people falling victim to scams and to support victims.

Former Mayor of Barnet, Lisa Rutter introduces Dementia Club UK, the charity she founded in 2015 to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their carers.

Irfan Iqbal of Barnet Libraries introduces their libraries on wheels!

In association with Barnet Integrated Learning Disability Service and Barnet Mencap, Healthwatch Barnet arranged a special My Health Matters event. Catch up with what was discussed here.

During October and November, Healthwatch Barnet visited five of Barnet’s public libraries in a series of events to chat to local residents, our first face-to-face events in over a year.

A report on our special online event on the development of the Integrated Care System in Barnet.