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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those. -
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Our brand new newsletter is now available. -
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Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition.
It means the body can't process the amino acid methionine. This causes a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine. -
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MORE than one in 20 people in Barnsley say they are living with poor health, making the town one of the worst-affected areas in the country. -
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Herbs and spices can liven up your food and add variety. They are also better for your heart health than salt and sugar. -
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During Hygiene Poverty Awareness Week in October 2023, we spoke to Barnsley people about what hygiene poverty meant to them, their hygiene needs and if they were finding it difficult to buy hygiene products
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Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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Mental health problems are a leading cause of ill-health in the UK. One in six adults in England report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety or depression) in any given week. This unacceptably high level of mental ill-health is our biggest public health challenge -
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NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates. -
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Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed (swollen).
It can be life threatening and requires urgent treatment in hospital.
Anyone can be affected, but the very young and very old are most at risk. -
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New one-a-day tablet for people with severe hair loss due to alopecia areata recommended by NICE -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
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More than a third of people in Barnsley have had to go without hygiene or sanitary products due to the cost-of-living crisis. -
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Primary schools and other early years setting are being asked to help us join the fight against tooth decay in Barnsley children. -
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A partnership with local organisations will transform some parts of the Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley into a health and wellbeing hub for the community. -
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Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care. -
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The free CONfidence app provides self-help advice and information for people with bladder and bowel leakage, and carers and parents of children with symptoms. -
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Healthier Together is a partnership project which continues to grow by putting children, young people and family’s needs at the heart of the website. -
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Emma can't afford dental care for their children. Because of stories like hers, we're calling for reform of NHS dentistry. -
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Shock study reveals e-cigs damage DNA just like smoking as top experts warn £5 gadgets loved by teens are 'not as harmless as originally thought' -
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Half of the UK isn’t aware of the life-changing condition that’s as a common in women and those assigned female at birth as diabetes and asthma. -
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A ‘CONCERNING’ surge in the popularity of vaping - particularly among youngsters - will lead to more work being done by health bosses in Barnsley to make all forms of smoking invisible. -
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Sadly, around 1 in 8 known pregnancies will end in miscarriage[i]. -
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We need your help so that we can focus our projects on the things that really matter to people living in Barnsley. -
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During December 2023, Healthwatch Barnsley conducted a survey to find out what people in Barnsley really knew about Adult Safeguarding.
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A HEARTBROKEN mum who lost her son to a rare form of cancer in 2022 is fighting for ‘increased awareness and funding’ - and almost 50,000 have signed a petition to help reach her goal. -
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Our brand new newsletter is now available. -
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In the first study of its kind, the BHF Data Science Centre worked with members of the public to conduct a new study to help understand how data from smartphones and wearables (such as fitness watches) could be used to improve cardiovascular health. -
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High Ammonia can kill and people are dying because symptoms are often overlooked. -
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William Pett, our Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research reports that people welcome the launch of Pharmacy First. To harness the potential of community pharmacies, healthcare leaders need to address access barriers. -
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The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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NHS South Yorkshire partners with housing provider to improve the living conditions and health of children with asthma. -
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