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Have a say about your NHS services in your area
Health matters to all of us. That’s why the NHS in west and north London is speaking to residents about how they want to be involved in decisions about health and care.
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for…
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Can’t get online, can’t get by – Get Online Week 19-25 October
Get Online Week 2026 starts next Monday (19-25 October), and across Barnet we are shining a spotlight on the importance of digital inclusion. Being online is now part of everyday life. We use the internet to look for work, access health services,…
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Could you be a Health Champion?
Barnet Health Champions is a network of people who live, work or study in the borough, who are passionate about the health and wellbeing of their community.
A team of more than 250, Barnet Health Champions share health messaging on topics including mental health, cardiovascular disease prevention, childhood immunisations, cancer screenings, and more.
If you're interested in becoming a Barnet Health Champion, please contact barnethealthchampions@groundwork.org.uk to find out more.
Support your local food bank
Barnet has a network of food banks which are mainly run by local people who generously volunteer their time. If you're interested in volunteering, visit the directory and contact a food bank near you to find out about volunteering opportunities.
Volunteer with Better
Barnet's Better Gyms offer volunteering opportunities in physical activity and community champion roles in Barnet.
Making every contact count
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about making the most of each opportunity to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Creative Communities events
Creative Communities is a Barnet Council initiative, led by the Library Service to deliver a programme of events, activities and experiences for local residents in Barnet. A wide range of exciting events are planned and delivered for children, teens and adults.
Volunteering Barnet
From befriending to photography, green space improvement and so much more. Browse Volunteering Barnet's directory to find available volunteering opportunities in your local community.
Library volunteers
Interested in gaining new skills, meeting new people and contributing to your local community? Become a library volunteer!