Friern Barnet Medical Centre

18/11/2025

North Central London ICB is today launching its Winter Wellness campaign to help people stay healthy, access the right care, and ease pressure on busy hospitals during the colder months.

Last winter, thousands of local residents were admitted to hospital with flu and A&E attendances rose sharply – often for illnesses that could have been treated more quickly by other NHS services.

This year’s campaign brings together practical, trusted advice on:

*Protecting yourself and your family against winter viruses such as
flu
*Knowing where to go for help and treatment
*Avoiding long waits in A&E by using the right NHS services first

At the heart of the campaign is the Winter Wellness hub: www.LondonWinterWellness.nhs.uk

The hub offers guidance for parents, people living with long-term conditions, and anyone seeking everyday health advice, including:

*How to book a free flu vaccine
*Accessing evening and weekend GP appointments
*Using Pharmacy First for minor illnesses
*Getting free medicines through the Self-Care Medicines Scheme
*Where to turn for urgent care, mental health support, or dental treatment

Where you’ll see the campaign

Over the coming months, residents will see Winter Wellness messages online, on outdoor advertising, in local council magazines, and in videos featuring local people and clinicians.

How you can help
Please help spread the word by sharing our posts on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, and telling friends, family and colleagues about the campaign.

Together, we can help people across north London stay well this winter, reduce pressure on NHS services, and make sure urgent care is available for those who need it most.

Explore the campaign hub today: www.LondonWinterWellness.nhs.uk

13/11/2025

06/11/2025

29/10/2025

Hello all 👋

Just over 3 weeks ago, we launched our new appointment system.

Our goal is to make contacting the practice simpler and more efficient for you.

As we settle into this new process, your experience is incredibly important to us. We would be grateful if you could take a few moments to share your feedback with us.

Hearing what is working well and what we can improve will help us ensure the new system meets the needs of our entire community.

The survey is anonymous and should only take 2-3 minutes to complete.

Please click here to access the feedback form:

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https://www.friernbarnetmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/form-patient-survey

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

13/10/2025

Book your flu vaccine now and protect yourself this winter

Winter can be tough on your health and can increase some people’s chances of becoming unwell from flu.

If you are pregnant or living with a long-term condition, it is particularly important to get your free flu vaccination.

If you live with a long-term health condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma/lung conditions, liver or kidney disease, cancer, or a weakened immune system, you’re at greater risk of developing more serious illnesses from flu. These include bronchitis and pneumonia, and it can also make existing conditions worse.

The flu vaccine is safe, effective and free for you. It helps prevent serious illness and keeps you well and out of hospital this winter.

Children can also get sick from flu and pass it on easily to others.

That’s why the free flu vaccine is offered to all children aged 2–16. For younger children, it’s a simple, safe nasal spray instead of a needle injection.

You are eligible for a free flu vaccination if you are:

· Under 65 and living with a long-term health condition
· 65 and over
· Pregnant
· A child aged 2 -16
· The main carer of an older or disabled person.
· A frontline health or social care worker

Book your flu vaccine at our practice or local pharmacy today 🗓

If you are a parent, you can book your child’s flu vaccine or nasal spray through your ourselves or school immunisation team.

For more information about the flu vaccine visit londonwinterwellness.nhs.uk

Evening and weekend appointments available

Evening and weekend GP appointments are available here / at GP hubs in this borough this winter.

This means you will be able to see a GP, nurse or other health professional at a time which is most convenient for you.

Speak to our reception staff about booking an appointment at your nearest GP hub.

13/10/2025

06/10/2025

Dear Patients

We are aware of a technical issue that is causing some patients to receive multiple appointment reminders with conflicting information. For example, a message may incorrectly state your appointment is a telephone call when it is scheduled as a face-to-face consultation.

We sincerely apologise for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Our team is working urgently to resolve this problem as quickly as possible.

If you have received a reminder and are unsure about the details of your upcoming appointment, please call our reception team to confirm.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

02/10/2025

Protect yourself and family this winter 💉