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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the biggest health issues of today. What is it, how can you measure it - and most importantly, how can we lower it? -
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Does your child need their polio vaccine? New walk-in clinics open. -
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Following our investigation into local people’s experiences of Long COVID, treatment has been improved so that more support is available and more quickly. -
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It's time to think about getting your free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster. The vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. -
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If your child is due to have had two doses of MMR but has not yet received them, it’s not too late. Find out more. -
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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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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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News, updates and information in the March edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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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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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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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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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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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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The African Caribbean Culture Society of Barnet presented our Healthy Heart Project with a certificate of appreciation for service to the community. -
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News, updates and information in the April edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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April is Stress Awareness Month - a great reminder that even the smallest steps taken each day can make big improvements to our wellbeing over time. -
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Share your views to improve screening in Barnet -
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News, updates and information in the May edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.