Healthy weight

Barnet’s Age Friendly and Health Champions take a step towards fall prevention with Better Balance

National Fitness Day (18 September) is a fantastic opportunity each year for everyone to get active and improve their health. This year for Barnet’s Health Champions and Age Friendly Champions, it was a chance to learn about GLL’s Healthwise…

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Adult healthy weight

Explore the support available to help you maintain a healthy weight.

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Know Your Risk of type 2 diabetes

Take the Know Your Risk tool from Diabetes UK to see if you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

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Opportunites to stay active for older people 

It is important that everyone is supported to lead more active and healthier lifestyles in Barnet, especially as we age as there are numerous associated health and wellbeing benefits with being physically active.

Check out opportunities to stay physically active - indoors, outdoors or at home!

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Better Healthwise

Healthwise physical activity referral schemes take place within local leisure centres delivered by the Healthwise team and are dedicated to keeping you fit and healthy, whether you’re living with a health condition or looking for support and guidance.

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Fit and Active Barnet (FAB)

Visit the Fit & Active Barnet Hub for everything you need to help you lead a more active and healthier lifestyle.

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NHS Weight Loss Plan

NHS 12-week Weight Loss Plan to guide you through a healthy weight-loss programme.

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Health and wellbeing opportunities

Targeted programmes are on offer in the borough, designed to help you to lead a healthier lifestyle and improve your wellbeing.

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Eat Well Apps

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important to maintain good health, and a healthy weight. Check out these recipes to help you to choose healthier foods!

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Food Factsheets

The British Dietetic Association have created a series of food fact sheets written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy.