My primary focus as Health Ambassador with Groundwork London has been to identify disparities in access to health services and engage with communities in Barnet to improve health literacy…
In December 2023, the Public Health Prevention Fund provided funding for a one-year pilot project created by Greenspaces, Public Health and Incredible Edible Barnet. …
Resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, but small changes to your habits can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Find a new hobby to try - or revisit an old one. Learning something new is a great way to find…
Making sure young families have access to healthy food and essentials shouldn’t be a struggle. That’s where the NHS Healthy Start scheme comes in! It’s a brilliant programme that helps pregnant people and families with little ones buy nutritious…
Barry is a Recovery Practitioner at Change Grow Live, Barnet's substance misuse support service. He offers tips and advice, and especially emphasises the importance of rewarding yourself along the way.
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.
If you encounter someone sleeping rough on the streets, it’s important to know how best to respond. Here are some practical steps you can take to offer meaningful support:
Alert local services: If…
With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – not to mention bottles – it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink. This video is a guide to alcohol units and also explains drinking risk levels. …
A guest blog from The Romanian and Eastern European Hub
According to Cancer Research, Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and it makes up 30% of all new cancer cases in women. Unfortunately, women,…
We are excited to announce the release of a new feature film – Live Well: Healthy Heart.
This film is part of the North Central London (NCL) Integrated Care System series of case studies. It shines a spotlight on the…
Hear from Erene, Olivette and Chris – all ex-smokers – who quit smoking with expert support from their local stop smoking services.
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.