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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Faces Social Care and Housing Pressures
Barnet Council is experiencing significant pressure on its social care and social housing services, exacerbated by a rise in mental health referrals. The government has announced plans for a National Care Service and increased investment in housing and mental health facilities.
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Barnet boxer launches 1,800-mile challenge for suicide prevention charity
Barnet-born Darren Barker has begun an arduous 1,800-mile endurance challenge named 'The Longest Round'. The event aims to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity CALM and commemorates the life of boxer Ricky Hatton, who died by suicide in 2025.
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WorldEnfield opens 24-hour mental health crisis centre at Chase Farm
A new 24-hour mental health facility at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield provides urgent crisis support outside A&E. The service, designed with input from people who have experienced mental health trauma, accepts walk-ins and referrals from NHS 111.
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Climate Anxiety Addressed Through Standup Comedy
A writer enrolled in a standup comedy class to manage climate anxiety, discovering a method to transform despair into shared messages. The course, developed by Belina Raffy, aims to find lighthearted ways to discuss critical social and environmental issues.
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WorldClimate Cafe Offers Space for Environmental Fears
A new climate cafe in Wanstead offers a supportive environment for individuals to express their fears and anxieties regarding the climate crisis. Founder Liz Bodycote describes the experience as 'strangely empowering', with participants reporting feeling more courageous.
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WorldTrauma Survivors Face Systemic Failures
Eight years after a professional recommendation, Karen Heley still awaits specialist trauma therapy. Alongside Ashley Phoenix, she highlights how systems often fail survivors, causing further harm through disbelief and fragmented care.
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Home Pool Searches Surge 184% in UK
Interest in home swimming pools has seen a significant increase of 184% over the past year, according to Google Trends data. UK adults report that spending time in blue spaces positively impacts their mental health, with many homeowners now viewing pools as investments in lifestyle and wellbeing.
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WorldFemale veterans' support service gains national attention
A mental health support service for female veterans, established one year ago by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has helped 48 women. The initiative, which addresses issues like military pensions and menopause, is attracting interest from other NHS trusts.
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WorldOxevision Tech Lacks Strong Safety Evidence
An inquiry into over 2,000 mental health patient deaths in Essex has heard that independent evidence for the safety improvements of Oxevision technology is lacking. Experts reviewed studies used to justify its introduction, finding them insufficient.
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WorldJune heatwave fuels climate anxiety across UK
England's warmest June on record has intensified climate anxiety, a mental health concern affecting an estimated 4.6% of UK residents. Psychologists note a rise in anticipatory anxiety linked to heatwaves, with young people and women identified as most vulnerable.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill Teen's Affirmation Cards Gain School Endorsement
Marco Ruggieri, a 12-year-old from Mill Hill, has developed a deck of affirmation cards called ENOUGH AS YOU ARE. Senior educators at Belmont Mill Hill have praised the resource, designed to help young people navigate anxiety and social challenges.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Father Becomes Oldest British Pro Boxer
Barnet resident Ben Caunter has become the United Kingdom's oldest active professional boxer at 47. He made his debut in Tanzania on May 15, using the event to support the charity CALM.
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WorldExtremist library creator handed supervision order
Joseph Cope, aged 20, has received a two-year supervision order after a jury found he created an online library of extreme right-wing material. Cope was found unfit to stand trial due to mental health deterioration following his arrest in June 2022.
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