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Stay safe and enjoy the summer

Summer is a great time to get outdoors, enjoy days out and go on holidays. But warmer weather can also bring additional risks. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep you, your family and your friends safe. 

Stay safe around water 

Published: Mon, 20 July 2026

Fancy free wildflower seeds?

The Mini Meadow Movement project is aiming for 600 mini meadows to be planted for pollinators in private garden patches, in pots placed on balconies, on driveways, and other outdoor spaces.

Published: Fri, 10 July 2026

A whole school approach to health and wellbeing celebrated

Barnet Public Health and Health Education Partnership held the annual Barnet Healthy Early Years and Schools celebration event at Hendon Town Hall on Thursday (2 July 2026).

Published: Tue, 7 July 2026

Time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol?

Alcohol Awareness Week (6 to 12 July) is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. 

Published: Mon, 6 July 2026

Move, rest and connect this World Wellbeing Week

World Wellbeing Week is a global awareness initiative focused on improving health and wellbeing in the workplace and wider society, encouraging organisations to pause, reflect, and take meaningful steps that support employee wellbeing.

Published: Wed, 24 June 2026

Simple actions can help you enjoy the hot weather safely

In the hot weather, you can look after yourself, your family and the people around you by doing a few simple things.

Published: Fri, 19 June 2026

Drink smart during this World Cup tournament

The World Cup is perfect to gather with friends, cheer on your team and soak up the atmosphere. It can also lead to drinking too much. 

Published: Wed, 17 June 2026

Men’s Health Week: let’s talk about it

This week is Men’s Health Week (15 to 21 June), for which this year’s theme is Men and Pharmacy — highlighting how easy it is to access health support.

Published: Mon, 15 June 2026

Gambling harms campaign launched in north London

A new public health campaign warns that during the 2026 men's World Cup, the only guaranteed winner is the gambling industry, while reassuring those experiencing harm that they are not alone.

Published: Thu, 11 June 2026

Lived Experience Workshop: Preventing gambling harms in Barnet

Have you, or has someone close to you, been affected by gambling in a way that caused stress, worry or harm? 

We need your voice. 

Published: Mon, 8 June 2026