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Vital funding awarded for suicide prevention work in Barnet
Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) is among many North London-based organisations to have been awarded funding of up to £10,000 to provide better support for people having suicidal thoughts.…
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Take part in new quiz - and improve your health!
A new health and wellbeing quiz, intended to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day, has been launched.
The Healthy Choices Quiz, from the Department of Health and Social Care,…
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Flu facts: what you need to know
Flu is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs, especially during the colder winter months.
It’s far more serious than a common cold. While colds develop gradually and rarely cause fever or body…
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Barnet welcomes Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England
England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, visited the Public Health team at Barnet Council earlier this week to hear all about their hugely important work in the borough.
For visits to The Stay Club in…
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Event shows level of support for people across Barnet
Barnet Council launched its Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-30 at an event to mark World Mental Health Day at The Meritage Centre, in Hendon, on Friday (10 October 2025).
Councillor Alison Moore, the Council’s Cabinet…
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‘Strictly’ speaking, Barnet’s Silver Sunday event a success!
Hundreds of people attended as Age UK Barnet held its annual Silver Sunday event at Middlesex University on Sunday (5 October 2025).
Now in its 13th year, Silver Sunday is a national day of events and activities to…
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Creative Healing: Barnet’s Recovery Film Festival Screening shines bright
Barnet’s Phoenix Cinema, in East Finchley, hosted a truly inspiring evening to celebrate the transformative power of creativity in healing last Wednesday (24 September).
The Recovery Film Festival Screening…
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Protect your child from flu
Flu is much more serious than a bad cold. It can spread quickly and cause sudden and serious illness, such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
Children under five are especially at risk and are more likely to be hospitalised with flu than…
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Mark's stop smoking motivations
Mark stopped smoking to give his daughter the chance to live in a smoke free home. Hear his story, the reasons why he gave up and the benefits he is experiencing today.
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Domingo’s Journey: How Barnet’s Healthwise programme helped him lose 10kg and transform his life
Looking to lose weight, improve fitness, or just feel better day-to-day? Barnet’s Healthwise programme could be your answer.
Available at all Barnet leisure centres, Healthwise is a 12-week adult weight management programme designed to…
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