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NHS COVID-19 app launched
Last updated: 27 September, 2020
The NHS COVID-19 app officially launched on Thursday 24 and includes tools to help protect people such as contract tracing, local area alerts and a QR code venue check-in function.From 24 September a range of businesses including pubs, restaurants and hairdressers are legally required to have a QR code on display to allow customers using the smartphone app to easily ‘check-in’ at a venue.
Autumn Youth Fun has begun (and it’s FREE!)
Last updated: 26 April, 2023
Both online and face-to-face activities are on offer for children and young people, tailored for age groups between 4 to 18, and up to 25 years old for young people with learning disabilities. The safety of our customers and staff is our priority and we have been working hard to ensure that our activities meet government guidelines and procedures. Check out our activities timetable with booking links here.
The mobile COVID-19 testing unit is back in Barnet for week beginning 28 September
Last updated: 6 October, 2020
Find it from 10.30am-3.30pm at: Edgware Community Hospital on Thursday 1 October Barnet House on Sunday 4 October ONLY BOOK IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS: new, continuous cough; high temperature; loss of or change to sense of taste or smell. All appointments must be booked in advance.
New fines if you fail to self-isolate when necessary
Last updated: 30 September, 2020
Fines for those not isolating when told to do so start at £1,000 and increase up to £10,000 for repeat offenders. As cases increase across the country, this law has been introduced to encourage people to comply with self-isolation rules and reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Fixed COVID-19 testing centre arrives in Edgware
Last updated: 6 October, 2020
ONLY BOOK AN APPOINTMENT THERE IF YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE SYMPTOMS: New, continuous cough; High temperature; Loss of or change to sense of taste or smell. You MUST book your appointment in advance at: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. If you think you need a test, please:
Barnet Libraries’ ‘Select and Collect’ service extended
Last updated: 5 October, 2020
The service, which was initially rolled out at Barnet’s four Core Plus Libraries in June, allows residents to pick up and return books and other library items of their choice. Since June, library staff have loaned more than 19,000 items as part of the initiative, including well over 10,000 individual books for children and young people.
Fixed COVID-19 testing centre arrives in Edgware as mobile testing units continue to operate around the borough
Last updated: 12 October, 2020
The mobile units will run from 10.30am-3.30pm at Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Wednesday 7 October and at Edgware Community Hospital on Saturday 10 October. The permanent testing site can be found at Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Road, Edgware HA8 0TR, from 8am-8pm, seven days a week. DON’T phone the Watling Community Centre to book an appointment, as they won’t be able to help you.
Barnet marks World Mental Health Day
Last updated: 23 January, 2023
The event will take place on Zoom between 10am and 1pm on Thursday 8 October, and you can book your place online Details on how to join via Zoom will be sent out the day before. Everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be a range of activities throughout the event.
New dates for mobile COVID-19 testing unit as permanent facility continues to test in Edgware
Last updated: 15 October, 2020
COVID-19 tests will be available from various locations in the Barnet borough this week (beginning Monday 12 October). You’ll be able to find mobile testing units from 10.30am to 3.30pm at:
Barnet Hate Crime Awareness Week (12-16 October): Programme of events
Last updated: 12 October, 2020
The Metropolitan Police will be available to speak to members of the public about identifying hate crime, and the ways in which it can be reported to the police. You can find them at our hate crime reporting information stand at Golders Green Bus Station, Station Road, Edgware HA8 7BD, from 9am-12.30pm on Friday 16 October. The police also visited Edgware Bus Station on Monday to raise awareness at a separate hate crime reporting information stand.