What to consider when choosing a GP
It is a good idea to find three local practices, and then choose between them. It is worth phoning up to check whether your address falls within an area covered by the practice.
Advice and Information
Blood donation saves lives - donate blood
If you’re fit & well, please consider donating blood and if you already do, then please continue, even during Coronavirus lockdown periods.
Beware of fraud and scams during the Coronavirus pandemic
The City of London Police, National Crime Agency and the National Economic Crime Centre have published a leaflet about fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The information below summaries the guidance in this leaflet.
New bus service stopping at Chase Farm Hospital
Patients, visitors and staff can now look forward to a bus service which delivers and collects them from Chase Farm Hospital’s front door.
Book your blood test online at the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital
If you are visiting the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital or Barnet Hospital for a blood test you can book your blood test online.
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
Changes to GP ‘walk in’ services during the weekends and public holidays
From next week, (1st October 2019), it will no longer be possible to use the ‘walk in service’ at Evergreen Primary Care Centre, Eagle House Surgery and Carlton House Surgery to get a GP appointment during the weekends and public holidays.
Changes to how you book non-emergency patient transport for hospital appointments
Booking arrangements for non-emergency patient transport has changed for patients using the following local hospitals: North Mid; Chase Farm, Barnet, Whittington Health, Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Patients in North Central London to benefit from joined up health records
Patients across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington are set to benefit from having joined up health records across all local NHS services.
Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.