1. Reading Well in Barnet Libraries

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    Caroline Walker of Barnet Libraries introduces their Reading Well collections.

  2. Your dentist and you: your questions answered

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    Taking care of your teeth is vital to good health. If you have questions about finding a dentist, or related questions, this article is full of advice.

  3. The Integrated Care System - The Future Delivery of Healthcare Services in Barnet

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

  4. Need urgent medical help but not sure what to do? NHS 111 can help

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    If you or your child has an urgent but not-life-threatening medical need, make sure you visit NHS 111 online or dial 111 first rather than going straight to A&E.

  5. Catch up on December's My Health Matters event

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    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.

  6. Don't forget your flu vaccine

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    Scientists are concerned that more people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic. The flu vaccine protects people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

  7. Barnet's Library on Wheels

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    Irfan Iqbal of Barnet Libraries introduces their libraries on wheels!

  8. Healthwatch Barnet says "Stay Well"

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    In association with North Central London CCG (NCL CCG) we have launched a campaign to ensure that everyone in Barnet is equipped with the information you need to stay well from now until the arrival of the summer. Check out our tips and advice.

  9. Temporary suspension of walk-in services at Edgware Community Hospital

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    The NHS in North Central London has agreed to temporarily close NHS walk-in centre services at Edgware Community Hospital, effective from 6pm on 24 December 2021.

  10. Introducing Dementia Club UK

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    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.

  11. What to do if your child has a respiratory illness

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    The NHS is seeing an increase in respiratory illness in children, as COVID restrictions ease and people mix more. Here's what to look for and where to get help if it's needed.

  12. Barnado's new Boloh helpline for parents and carers

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    Barnardo’s has launched a special helpline called Boloh, for parents and carers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

  13. Have your say on Barnet’s pharmacy services

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    Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey in Barnet

  14. Age UK Barnet’s new Scams Prevention Service

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

  15. Protect yourself against COVID-19

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    With the removal of restrictions, vaccination continues to be our most vital and effective defence against COVID-19. We've gathered the latest information on where to get your COVID vaccine or booster in Barnet.

  16. Snapshot Insight Report: the Barriers to Advance Care Planning

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    For our new Snapshot Insight report we spoke to Barnet people about what they understand Advance Care Planning to mean, in order to help local GPs overcome the barriers stopping people accessing the many benefits of ACP.

  17. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join the Healthwatch campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  18. Edgware Community Hospital Walk-in Centre reopens

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    The NHS walk-in centre at Edgware Community Hospital will re-open on Friday 25 February 2022, increasing access for local residents to urgent healthcare appointments and helping relieve pressure on local A&E departments.

  19. Community Events in Barnet Libraries

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    During October and November, Healthwatch Barnet visited five of Barnet’s public libraries in a series of community events to engage with local people about their experiences of health and social care. Find out what we learned.

  20. Andy’s Man Club comes to Barnet

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    Barnet has been chosen as home to the first Andy’s Man Club in London and the Southeast. Andy's Man Club supports working age men to talk about their mental health.

  21. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  22. Will you help us improve your local cancer services?

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    Join us for an online workshop on either: Thursday 31st March 2pm-4pm Tuesday 5th April 10am-12pm

  23. Covid: Spring booster jab launches for over-75s and high risk in England

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    People aged 75 and over, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems should book an extra booster jab against Covid.

  24. Vaccine update: vaccinations to protect 5 - 11 year olds

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    For decades, vaccinations have protected our children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps. Now children can have the COVID-19 vaccine to protect them against the virus.

  25. Bank Holiday Weekend 2022– Pharmacy Opening Times in Barnet

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    Where to go in Barnet if you need medical help over the Bank Holiday weekend

  26. New Healthwatch report into Long Covid in North Central London

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    The five Healthwatch organisations across North Central London (Healthwatch Barnet, Healthwatch Camden, Healthwatch Enfield, Healthwatch Haringey, and Healthwatch Islington) have together produced a major report into Long COVID.

  27. Introducing the Barnet hospital Patient and Carer Advisory Group (BPCAG)

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

  28. Worried about monkeypox?

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    You may have heard about monkeypox in the news recently. But what is it, what are the symptoms and how can you access help and information?

  29. Our Long COVID report: new case studies

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    Our recent report into Long COVID revealed the devastating impact it has. Find out from Lucy and Joshna how it's affected their lives in these case studies.

  30. Stay Well Barnet Campaign - our report

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    Through late winter and spring, we worked with NCL CCG to deliver a ‘Stay Well’ engagement and community campaign. Throughout the campaign, we gathered people’s experiences and concerns about local health. Our report details what you told us.

  31. Changes to GP’s Enhanced Access appointments

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    The way you book a GP appointment outside normal working hours will be changing from 1st October 2022. GP access, where and when you need it, is important to us all, so find out what the changes mean.

  32. Men in Barnet, your Healthwatch needs you!

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    We know that men have poorer health outcomes in most health measures, including heart disease, diabetes and forms of cancer. Help us understand why that is so we can better support organisations delivering healthcare to all blokes in Barnet.

  33. Update: the North Central London Integrated Care System and Barnet Borough Partnership

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    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).

  34. Royal Free Hospitals' new telephone appointment advice line

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    Do you have questions about an outpatient appointment, referral or test at the Royal Free, Chase Farm or Barnet Hospitals? The new Royal Free Hospitals telephone appointment advice line can help.

  35. Extra polio vaccine dose for children in London

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    The NHS is inviting children aged 1 to 9 in London to receive a dose of vaccine against. For some children this may be an extra dose on top of their routine vaccinations. In other children it may bring them up to date with their routine vaccinations.

  36. Our August Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the Healthwatch Barnet August Newsletter.