1. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  2. Carers Experience of Discharge From Hospital

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    Working with NHS England and Improvement on their Commitment to Carers Programme we have interviewed 12 local carers about their experience of discharge from hospital when the person they care for has been admitted to hospital for elective surgery or via emergency admission.

  3. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  6. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  7. Record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment – our response

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    With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, our National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them.

  8. Foreign staff figures much lower than average

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    THE number of foreign staff at Barnsley Hospital is much lower than the national average, new figures have revealed.

  9. Helping make sure our people in Barnsley are prepared for surgery

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    In Barnsley lots is being done to reduce waiting times for those needing surgery. Like the rest of the UK, we are working to tackle long waits following the Covid-19 pandemic when surgery was put on hold to help prevent the spread of the virus.

  10. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch are concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  11. A&E delays are intolerable - our response to new NHS performance stats

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    Our national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.

  12. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  13. What are people's experiences of urgent and emergency care?

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    Our latest findings reveal what people have been telling us about their experience of urgent and emergency care services.

  14. Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay

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    The NHS England National Patient Safety Team has produced a new video and leaflet for patients, providing tips and advice on simple things to keep safe during a hospital stay.

  15. Barnsley Hospital News - January to March 2023

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    The first ‘Barnsley Hospital News’ edition for 2023 is now out!

  16. Tributes paid to ‘incredible’ mum

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    A CARING mum who didn’t let her cancer define her has died just months after husband succumbed to the same disease - leaving behind her three children and heartbroken family.

  17. What's Marfan Syndrome

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    Marfan syndrome and related conditions affect the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.

  18. Women urged to take up NHS breast screening invites

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    Thousands of women are being urged to take up NHS breast screening appointments as new figures today reveal that while the highest number ever were screened last year, nearly four in 10 did not take up the potentially lifesaving offer.

  19. NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters - our response

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    NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month. Read our response.

  20. Thinking about changes to non-surgical cancer outpatient appointments

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    1 in 2 people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. That’s why our specialist cancer doctors, nurses and other clinicians are here for you and the people you love and care for

  21. CQC publishes report following inspection of wards for older people with mental health problems at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of wards for older people with mental health problems at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in November.

  22. Junior doctors take to picket lines

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    JUNIOR doctors went on strike for three days across Barnsley this week - and hospital bosses expect the fallout to cause disruption in the coming days.

  23. What matters to you about your health and wellbeing?

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    Take this short survey to let the NHS in South Yorkshire know what's important to you - and how they can make services work better for you, your family, and your community.

  24. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feed back on health services.

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    Patient champion appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  25. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  26. Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?

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    NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.

  27. What is end of life care like in South Yorkshire?

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    We want to understand what would make experiences of end of life care better for people in South Yorkshire. Share your views with us.

  28. CQC tells Barnsley Hospital to make improvements in maternity services

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    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.

  29. Popular Joan’s end-of-life wish saves dozens

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    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.

  30. What is Heart valve disease?

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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.

  31. Extent of missed appointments revealed

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    PATIENTS failed to attend more than 30,000 appointments at Barnsley Hospital last year - the equivalent of almost 100 a day - all while the number of people on NHS waiting lists continues to surge.

  32. New surgical centre in Mexborough named - Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence (M-E-OC)

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    Over 1,500 local people voted over the weekend on the name of our new surgical centre at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough. With 56% of the vote, we are pleased to announce that the service will be called the 'Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence' or M-E-OC for short.

  33. Virtual ward eases backlog...

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    A SO-CALLED ‘virtual ward’ which has been brought in by Barnsley Hospital - where patients can access care from home and not face lengthy waiting times - is set to be increased in capacity over the winter due to its success.

  34. Action promised to save men’s lives

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    ‘CRUCIAL’ early detection of prostate cancer is being fatally missed in Barnsley and almost one in five men are being diagnosed at an advanced stage of illness when treatment is too late, new research has revealed.

  35. Improvements needed at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two services run by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in May.

  36. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  37. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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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.

  38. Bringing health services to the high street with innovative plans for Barnsley town centre

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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. 

  39. 50,000 back mum’s cancer petition

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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.