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- Local News · Barnet
Barnet GP Surgeries Face Pressure from New Housing
New housing developments in High Barnet and New Barnet are set to increase the local population by over 2,000. However, campaigners state that assurances from developers about GP capacity have been misleading, with plans to expand East Barnet Health Centre appearing to be shelved.
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Palantir's £330m NHS Contract Under Scrutiny
Investigative journalist Lucas Amin has reported on how tech company Palantir secured a £330 million contract with the NHS. The reporting highlights issues including controversial politicians and potential breaches of lobbying rules.
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WorldWhipps Cross Hospital Launches 'Love Whipps Cross' Campaign
Whipps Cross Hospital has initiated the 'Love Whipps Cross' campaign to enhance its environment with new bins and water stations. This effort aims to improve the patient and visitor experience while the long-delayed rebuild is scheduled to begin in 2032.
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WorldBarnet Included in £6.2m Child Health Innovation Hub
A new £6.2 million innovation hub named SPROCKET has launched in Islington, involving partners across Barnet. Led by University College London, the initiative focuses on co-designing solutions to support children with complex health needs during life transitions.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyNorth London Hospice to rebuild Finchley unit
North London Hospice is set to rebuild its Finchley inpatient unit in a £10 million project. The current facility, over 30 years old, will close in June 2026, with a temporary unit opening in Edgware.
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