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If one or more of your heart valves don’t work like they should, it can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart. If this causes you problems, it may need treatment with medicines or surgery.

A POPULAR foster carer - who became the first person to donate life-saving tissue to a pioneering Barnsley Hospital trial - helped save dozens of ill patients after her end-of-life wish was carried out.

Vast majority of women polled had experienced mental health problems in relation to their period

The government has published a new national strategy which aims to reduce suicide rates over the next five years.

At Healthwatch Barnsley, we aim to provide the best service we can to our community and to make the greatest difference we can to local people.

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

With a rise in the number of children vaping, Better Health have created teaching resources aimed at helping Key Stage 3 children understand the impact that vaping has on their physical and mental wellbeing.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust improvements are needed in maternity services at Barnsley Hospital, after an inspection in April rated them as requires improvement.

Executive dysfunction is a term that not many people are familiar with, but one that commonly affects brain injury survivors. It can interfere with many aspects of life including activities of daily living, relationships, managing finances and working.

Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. It includes dyslexia, autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's Syndrome and more. Neurodivergent people encounter challenges accessing services which meet their needs.

Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

Healthwatch Barnsley celebrated their 10th Anniversary with an event for service providers at Barnsley Metrodome on the 9th August 2023.