Friern Barnet Medical Centre

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

📢 Important Update: Changes to Online Admin/Routine Requests

📈 Due to a significant increase in the number of online administrative requests being received, we are making changes to the availability of our Admin Request service.

🌐 Our online Admin Request service is currently available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Monday to Sunday), allowing patients to submit requests at any time.

🗓️ From Monday 3rd August, online Admin Requests will only be available during our contractual opening hours:
🕗 Monday to Friday
⏰ 8:00am to 6:30pm

✅ This change will help us manage demand more effectively and ensure requests are submitted and processed when our practice team is available.

📩 Patients who need to submit an administrative request outside of these hours will be able to do so once the service reopens on the next working day.

🙏 We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support.

23/07/2026

Patient Notice: Change to Weekly Practice Closure Day

We would like to let patients know that, from Tuesday 4 August , our regular brief weekly practice closure will move from Wednesdays to Tuesdays .

07/07/2026

06/07/2026

30/06/2026

🕒 A Better Way to Wait: Introducing Our New Queue Display System!

We know that waiting to see your doctor can sometimes feel a bit uncertain, and you might wonder how many people are ahead of you.

To make your visit smoother and more transparent, we are introducing a new tool called QView on our waiting room screen! 📺

📱 How it works for you:
* Check In as Normal: When you check in using our *touch-screen or at reception* , you will be given a *unique 3-digit number* 🎫.

* Watch the Screen: Our waiting room displays will now show these 3-digit numbers alongside live updates from our clinical team 🖥️.

* See Your Place: You will be able to see exactly where you are in the queue and how many patients are ahead of you 👥.

* *Live Delay Updates*: If a clinician is running behind due to an emergency or a complex appointment, the screen will update in real-time so you always know what to expect ⏱️.

✨ Why we are making this change:
* Peace of Mind: You will have instant reassurance that you are successfully checked in and safely in the system ✅.

* No More Guesswork: You won’t have to wonder how much longer you might be waiting 🤔.

* More Time for Our Staff: Because the screens answer the question "When will I be seen?", our reception team has more time to focus on helping patients who have complex needs or questions ❤️.

We hope this new system to improves your experience at the practice! 🙏

23/06/2026

This is your reminder to practise good sun safety this week!☀️

We’ve partnered with for the last 14 years to help spread the message of how to enjoy the sun safely. This includes:

- Seeking shade when the sun is strongest (11am-3pm in the UK)
- Covering up with clothes, a hat and UV-protection sunglasses
- Applying sunscreen regularly and generously, with SPF 30 or above, and at least 4 stars on the bottle.

Have a great week!😎

23/06/2026

Hot, sleepless nights affect us all, but with a baby it can be especially tough when they struggle to settle. A few simple steps can help keep your little one cool, comfortable and ready for sleep. 👶👇

22/06/2026

🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.
For further information, visit the data dashboard:
🔗 https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?type=heat