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We have started our Core 20 Plus Project to educate about Hypertension and to encourage regular checking of blood pressure. -
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Meet our Community Connectors who are supporting our Core 20 Plus project, and hear about our latest event. -
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NHS leaflet explaining how to get medical help and advice. -
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News, updates and information in the March edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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Macmillan Cancer support is currently working to spread the word on the issues that are concerning people living with Cancer in the UK. -
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Healthwatch Barnet is your local health and social care champion. We are an independent organisation that is free for the public to use. We do not sell products, goods or services of any kind. -
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News, updates and information in the May edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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We started our Men's Health project due to the growing need for a men's health strategy. Men have poorer outcomes across many health conditions and a low take up of primary care access. -
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If you need medical assistance, please choose NHS services wisely to make sure care is available to patients who need it most. -
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News, updates and information in the June edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing. -
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Throughout 2022/23, Healthwatch Barnet championed local residents' voices and advocated for improvements to services. Read our Annual Report to find out more. -
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News, updates and information in the July edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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News, updates and information in the August edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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To improve equity of access to unscheduled care services across the London Borough of Barnet, we are changing the opening hours of our two walk-in centres at Edgware Community Hospital and Finchley Memorial Hospital. -
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We understand that it can be difficult to find the correct resources when you are struggling, so we have put together some links: -
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News, updates and information in the September edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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If you need medical assistance, please choose NHS services wisely to make sure care is available to patients who need it most. -
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News, updates and information in the October edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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News, updates and information in the November edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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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. -
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News, updates and information in the December edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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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. -
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Over the festive period we at Healthwatch Barnet are taking a short break, and the office will be completely closed from Friday 22nd December until Tuesday 2nd January. During this time we’ll be unable to respond to your queries, but if you’re in need of urgent support, please have a look at the resources below. -
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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. -
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If you need medical assistance, please choose NHS services wisely to make sure care is available to patients who need it most. -
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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. -
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Are you a Barnet resident, with experience of using local health or social care services? Please consider applying to join our Advisory Board. -
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Our Healthy Heart Team are working hard to improve awareness around high blood pressure in Barnet. If you are part of an African, Caribbean or South Asian community you have a higher risk of suffering from high blood pressure, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. -
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Welcome to our Healthy Heart Peer Support Project. If you are part of an African, Caribbean or South Asian community you have a higher risk of suffering from high blood pressure, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. -
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Understanding our health and how our bodies work can be difficult sometimes. Blood pressure is easy to understand, as long as you have clear and simple information. Read all about the role of the heart and what that means for blood pressure here. -
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Read on for tips on how to prevent and lower high blood pressure. -
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There are lots of organisations that are set up specifically to help you learn about and manage your blood pressure. Take a look at the resources below, including information from national charities and the NHS. -
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News, updates and information in the January edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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News, updates and information in the February edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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Industrial action will take place from the 24 February until Wednesday 28 February. -
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Industrial action will take place from the 24 February until Wednesday 28 February. -
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News, updates and information in the March edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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Are you aged between 55 and 74 years old, living in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington, and do you smoke or used to smoke? -
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Are you aged between 55 and 74 years old, living in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington, and do you smoke or used to smoke? -
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During 2023 we carried out 967 blood pressure checks at events across Barnet. Read our report about this project. -
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We carried out an Enter & View visit to Athenaeum care home – read our report below.