The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week, which begins today (9 February 2026), is ‘this is my place’.
This means supporting and strengthening the groups and systems around children and young people to help everyone feel like they belong.
This year, choose a healthier, greener way to travel by walking or cycling shorter journeys. You’ll boost your wellbeing, save money and help make Barnet a cleaner, more sustainable borough.
As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to prioritise your wellbeing. If anxiety or a low mood has been weighing you down, remember that you are not alone.
This year’s Clean Air Night is an important moment to highlight the invisible pollutants affecting our daily lives.
While Barnet remains one of London’s greenest boroughs, air quality challenges still impact our health and wellbeing.
Why not make 2026 the year you prioritise your health and wellbeing?
On 1 January 2026, the MMRV vaccine – a single vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (known as varicella) - was added to the UK childhood immunisation schedule.
Flu cases are increasing across England, and the NHS has warned of a challenging winter ahead. Flu is not just a bad cold – it can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis, especially in children, with the risk of ending up in hospital.
The temptation to drink alcohol – or more than usual – can be greater in December, with workplace parties and other social occasions a regular feature for many in the festive season.
Today, on World AIDS Day (1 December 2025), it has never been more important to know the four scientifically proven, free, accessible ways to prevent HIV - regular testing, condoms, PrEP, and effective treatment as prevention.
This year’s Annual Director of Public Health Report, which focuses on tackling substance misuse in Barnet, is now available.