1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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)

  11. 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?

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Healthwatch Barnet Annual Report 2021 - 2022

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    2021/22 has been a tremendous year of growth in supporting local residents for Healthwatch Barnet. Read our Annual Report to find out how we have worked to champion people’s voices and support improvements in local services.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Our August Newsletter

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

  21. What to Know about Hypertension and High Blood Pressure

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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?

  22. Polio Walk-In Clinics Open

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    Does your child need their polio vaccine? New walk-in clinics open.

  23. Long COVID 2022: an update

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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.

  24. Stay safe, get vaccinated

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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.

  25. Make sure your child is up to date on their routine vaccinations

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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.

  26. Enter and View visit - Leecroft House

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    Our Enter and View team visited Leecroft House as part of Healthwatch Barnet’s planned series of visits to supported living accommodation in the borough.

  27. When did you last check your blood pressure?

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    We have started our Core 20 Plus Project to educate about Hypertension and to encourage regular checking of blood pressure.

  28. Community Connectors and our latest event

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    Meet our Community Connectors who are supporting our Core 20 Plus project, and hear about our latest event.

  29. NHS Information leaflet

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    NHS leaflet explaining how to get medical help and advice.

  30. 5 big issues that are concerning people with Cancer in the UK

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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.

  31. Our March Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the March edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter

  32. Disclaimer: Fraud

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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.

  33. May Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the May edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter

  34. Men's Health Report

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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.

  35. Choose the right NHS service for you and your family

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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.

  36. June Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the June edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter

  37. How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023

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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. 

  38. Healthwatch Barnet Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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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.

  39. July Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the July edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter

  40. August Newsletter

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    News, updates and information in the August edition of the Healthwatch Barnet Newsletter

  41. Temporary change in opening hours for Edgware Community Hospital and Finchley Memorial Hospital walk-in centres

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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.

  42. Mental Health Resources

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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: