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Local News · Golders GreenNorth West London GPs face 2,700 patients each
GP services in North West London are under considerable strain, with over 2,700 patients registered per full-time equivalent family doctor. This figure is substantially higher than the England average and the benchmark advised by the British Medical Association.
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Local News · BarnetNorth London Hospice begins £10m rebuild
North London Hospice has started a £10 million rebuild of its inpatient unit. The new facility will serve patients and families across Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. Inpatient care has moved temporarily to Edgware Community Hospital, with the new unit expected to open in autumn 2027.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Woman's Cancer Battle: From Blocked Duct Fear to Lifelong Treatment
Abi Bleys, a mother of two from Barnet, was initially misdiagnosed with a blocked milk duct before discovering she had oestrogen positive lobular breast cancer in September 2020. She has since undergone extensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and is now on long-term hormone and antibody therapy.
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Council & Politics · FinchleyFinchley hospital pharmacy closure decision upheld
Barnet Council's health and wellbeing board has decided not to reverse the closure of Fairview Pharmacy at Finchley Memorial Hospital. The decision follows a review of the latest pharmaceutical needs assessment.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet health boss highlights NHS service gap compared to Camden
Barnet residents receive fewer local NHS services than those in Camden due to historical underinvestment, a council health boss has stated. The borough's large elderly population contributes to high A&E attendance, with calls for the new integrated care board to address these disparities.
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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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