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The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is offered to all young people in Year 8, typically aged 12–13.

Would you like to spend more time outdoors? Enjoy the longer, brighter days of spring and go along to a community food-growing project in Barnet.

Four ‘pop-up’ events were held for No Smoking Day last week, including at the Barnet Council office in Colindale and Barnet Hospital.

The Barnet Stop Smoking Service’s advisers were on hand to give free, personalised guidance to residents who want to quit.

Barnet is part of a new coalition of health partners and local councils which has secured £250,000 to reduce the devastating impact of gambling harms across North Central London (NCL).

The Deputy Mayor of London for Children and Families, Joanne McCartney, visited Newstead Children’s Centre yesterday (4 March 2026) to see the valuable work being done at the venue in Finchley.

Are you thinking that you’d like to improve your health and wellbeing?

You can still book free tickets for Dance Barnet, an inclusive, pan-disability dance competition which is being held at Arts Depot, North Finchley, on Friday (27 February) from 11.30am.

Between January and August 2026, there have been 953 confirmed measles cases in England and around half were in London. Protect your family by getting vaccinated and make sure you know the symptoms to look out for.

Why is measles dangerous? 

February is National Heart Month – a timely reminder to look after one of our most vital organs. Heart disease remains one of the UK’s leading health challenges, but small (and sustainable) lifestyle changes can make a real difference.

Why take an HIV test? In simple terms, if you know your HIV status, the sooner you can get treatment if you need it.