As summers continue to get hotter in the UK, it is very important to know what you can do to reduce the negative health effects of hot weather.
Here are some suggestions which we recommend you follow:
Living in a place where there is dampness can lead to the growth of mould and other health hazards. Damp and mould primarily affect the airways and lungs, but they can also affect the eyes and skin. The respiratory effects of damp and mould can cause serious illness.
Travel-related illnesses are on the rise, especially among young Londoners.
In 2024, London had the highest number of hepatitis A, typhoid, and measles cases in England. These illnesses often peak in September, when people return from their summer holidays.
Today we are shining a spotlight on a new project in Barnet for growing food and community.
What is the project?
On Wednesday 2nd July, Barnet Public Health and Health Education Partnership held the annual Barnet Healthy Early Years and Schools Celebration Event at Hendon Town Hall.
With the sun shining and spirits high, the team at Practice 188 in Golders Green attended this year’s Maccabi Community Fun Run. But they weren’t there for fun and fitness, the team were there to talk with parents and carers about the importance of vaccinations for 0–5-ye
Belly breathing or deep breathing can help calm our bodies when we are feeling intense emotion like panic, fear or anger.
This Alcohol Awareness Week 7-13th July, we are shining a spotlight on the link between alcohol and working life.
Sometimes difficult experiences can be described as trauma. Trauma is when we experience very
stressful, frightening or distressing situations that are difficult to cope with or out of our control. It could be
one incident, or an ongoing event that happens over a long period of time.
Last Friday (20th June 2025), Brent Cross Shopping Centre became a hub of health awareness, as residents, shoppers and families attended the event hosted by Barnet Council’s Public Health Live and Age Well team.