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Try something new to find your feel good
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…
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Giving families a healthy start with the NHS Healthy Start Scheme
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…
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Recovery Practitioner, Barry, offers tips to anyone who wants to reduce their drinking
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.
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Chris's stop smoking story
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.
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Want to help someone who is rough sleeping but not sure what to do?
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:
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Alert local services: If…
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A guide to alcohol units (and signs of alcohol dependence)
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. …
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Raising awareness of breast cancer and screening with the Romanian community in Barnet
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,…
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A spotlight on healthy hearts
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…
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Bridging the Care Gap: Reflections on the Barnet Wellbeing Service’s Cancer Awareness Campaign
A guest blog from the Barnet Wellbeing Service
Earlier this year, the Barnet Wellbeing Service took a significant step forward in our Cancer Awareness Campaign by hosting a vital event aimed at “Closing the Care Gap.” The…
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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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Advice from smokers who quit
Hear from Erene, Olivette and Chris – all ex-smokers – who quit smoking with expert support from their local stop smoking services.
Natasha's recovery journey
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
Chris quit smoking after 42 years - hear his story
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.