What does the cryptic crossword clue "Looking after Barnet Hospital, show anxiety (8)" mean?

The definition is "Looking after Barnet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym of "Hospital,") + AIR (synonym of "show") + CARE (synonym of "anxiety"); definition: "Looking after Barnet" The answer is HAIRCARE.

Looking after Barnet Hospital, show anxiety (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29211 | 8 Across | 2023-10-26 flower

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