Keeping warm and well this winter
As the cold weather sets in, it's important to be warm and healthy.
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Published:
Tue, 25 November 2025
Giving every child the ‘Best Start in Life’
Becoming a parent is full of exciting firsts but it can also bring many questions and challenges.
Damp and mould: What you need to know this winter
Cold weather increases the risk of indoor condensation, which can lead to damp and mould.
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.
End-of-life advice and support
The North Central London Palliative Advice Team provides overnight advice and support for patients, aged 18 and over, who are receiving end-of-life care in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington.
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.
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.
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.
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).
‘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).