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What is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma (pronounced kol-an-gee-oh-car-sin-oh-mah), is one of the most common types of Liver Cancer in the UK.
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Carers’ cafe offers safe and supportive haven
UNPAID carers in Barnsley gathered at a new ‘Carers’ Cafe’ to share their experiences and challenges looking after family members and friends.
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Temporary closures add to crisis in community pharmacies
New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read our research to find out more.
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How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.
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What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is caused by a build-up of proteins in the brain which affect how the brain cells transmit messages.
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What's it like getting help with health costs?
The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.
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Our policy position on mental health
The experiences we are hearing from feedback across England show that people are waiting a long time for care. Our recommendations to the government set out how mental health services can be improved and provide better care for patients.
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What is Temporomandibular disorder?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition affecting the movement of the jaw. It's not usually serious and generally gets better on its own.
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Tell us about your Adult Social Care experiences in our survey
We need your to find out about the experiences of working age disabled people and how they access and use social care in Barnsley.
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What is Lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It can affect any part of the body, but usually develops in the arms or legs.
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