Barnet: Preparing yourself for surgery

Please click on the buttons below to open up information about services available to you if you live in this borough. Where possible we have included services that you can directly refer into.

However, in some instances, the referral needs to come from your GP following your request .

Weight Management

Self-help/self-referral
The is specially designed to help patients take the small steps they need to kickstart their health. It contains a range of resources to help patients lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep them on track. There is also a section dedicated to with includes Introductory offers for health centres, classes and community support.

Clinical referrals

The digital weight management programme offers online access to weight management services to people living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of either diabetes, hypertension, or both.

It is a 12-week offer with three levels of support available and is designed to give service users a personalised level of intervention to support them to manage their weight and improve longer-term health outcomes.

Level 1: Access to digital content only
Level 2: Access to digital content plus 50 minutes of human coaching over the 12 weeks
Level 3: Access to digital content plus 100 minutes of human coaching over the 12 weeks

Currently, general practices and community pharmacies can refer members of the public to the . Further information is available on the web page.

Within the link is information about weight management services available in . This includes eligibility criteria for general weight management services, diabetes related services, local sports and leisure facilities, online resources and apps and physical activity guidelines.

Alcohol Services

Self-help/self-referral
The is specially designed to help you take the small steps, you need to kickstart your health. It contains a range of resources to help patients lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep on track.

drug and alcohol service provides free access to recovery-focused drug and alcohol support.

Clinical referrals
Referrals for all patients living within Barnet should be made by your health care provider to via the .

Smoking Support

Self-help/self-referral
The is specially designed to help you take the small steps you need to kickstart your health. It contains a range of resources to help you lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less, including apps to help keep them on track.

Clinical referrals
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Community service
The has been designed to enable 九游体育 trusts to undertake a transfer of care on patient discharge, referring patients (where they consent) to a community pharmacy of their choice to continue their smoking cessation treatment, including providing medication and support as required.

Mental Health

Self-help/self-referral
The website is a useful resource for general tips and advice on how to lift mood or ease anxiety.

Clinical referrals
Should patients require clinical support, this can be accessed via their local borough support:

Substance misuse

Self-help/self-referral
provides free access to recovery-focused drug and alcohol support.

Clinical referrals
Referral to the can be carried out by a health care professional.

Long-term conditions

Self-help/self-referral
There is a lot of advice online to help including . The has support on how to manage long-term conditions as well as the .

Clinical referrals
In the first instance, a patient抯 GP practice is the best place to access the range of support available. Patients can be assisted via their GP practice for a range of conditions including:

Metabolic conditions:

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), covering Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), Stroke, TIA, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Heart Failure (HF)
Arial Fibrillation (AF)
Hypertension
Hyperlipidaemia
Diabetes (Type 2) and (Type 1)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Respiratory conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma

Pain Management

Self-help/self-referral

Resources that can help manage pain include the website. There is also advice on on the 九游体育 website.

If you are living with long-term pain, speak to your GP who will determine eligibility for a pain clinic referral.

Clinical referrals

There are a wide range of services related to pain management depending on the condition and borough. Below is a list of the main services:

Arthritis

MSK

Pain Management

Rheumatology

Exercise and Pre-habilitation

Self-help/Self referral
As well as the resources listed in the 憌eight management/getting active� section provided above. Patients can be directed to the . This provides a range of videos for patients to try these at home with the benefit of knowing they are suitable for patients with a range of limitations and range of fitness levels and appropriate for many deconditioned patients who otherwise feel unable to access the gym or regular classes .

NCL (North Central London) residents can also sign up to the . The website contains with videos, articles, and programs designed to help everyone live a healthier, happier life.

Clinical referral
The programme is a 12-session guided physical activity programme for adults who have had a cancer diagnosis in the last five years.

It provides ongoing support for 12 months, led by specialist activity instructors. The programme is tailored to each individual, supporting people of all abilities to engage with a variety of activities to help them move more during and after treatment. Eligibility Citeria can be found here. are made via the Tottenham Hotspurs Foundation, which provides the service.

are a local health and wellbeing service for patients in Haringey. Here is a brief overview of two of the programs:

This is a 12-week programme that consists of group sessions where patients learn about nutrition, physical activity, and behaviour change. They receive support and guidance from our coaches.

You can choose to attend the sessions in the following methods, depending on the availability and your preference:

Online (via Zoom)
In person (at Wood Green Library or Marcus Garvey Library),

This is a 12-week programme that consists of group exercise sessions led by our qualified instructors. The sessions are suitable for different fitness levels and take place indoors at the Tottenham Green Leisure Centre. Sessions need to be booked in advance through the online system or by phone. Please note that the sessions have limited capacity and are subject to availability.

To register for these services and check eligibility, please contact 0208 885 9095 or email [email protected]

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Last updated17 Mar 2025