1. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  2. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. 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.

  4. When a Stroke strikes you have to think and act F.A.S.T.

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    ◼️ Face – has it fallen on one side?
    ◼️ Arms – can you keep them raised?
    ◼️ Speech – is it slurred?
    ◼️ Time. It’s time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Young Carers Report

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    An initial enquiry raised a number of unanswered questions about the general health and wellbeing of young carers. There is growing evidence to support the theory that a young person’s health may be affected by their caring role, and it was unclear who provides support to young carers locally.

  8. A spotlight on hidden older unpaid carers

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    With more than a quarter of people aged 55-64 providing care to others, the Centre for Ageing Better seek to illuminate the often underappreciated role of older unpaid carers.

  9. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  10. More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care

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    Our latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this.

  11. Have you heard about More Money in Your Pocket?

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    If not, check our Barnsley Councils new service to help local people with the rising cost of living

  12. 'How’s Thi Ticker' campaign successfully helps make blood pressure checks more accessible in Barnsley

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    Over the last five months, health and care professionals in Barnsley have come together to deliver around 70 blood pressure check sessions in convenient locations across our borough.

  13. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  14. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  15. 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.

  16. How is the cost of living crisis impacting on people’s health?

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    Take our quick survey to help us understand the impact financial pressures are having on you getting the healthcare you need:

  17. New Year public health guidance to deal with ‘twindemic’

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    People are being urged to wear face masks in public if they are unwell and keep ill children off school, to help protect whole communities from Covid and flu.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. ‘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.

  21. What is Gout?

    Advice and Information -

    Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain.

  22. 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.

  23. Working together to keep adults in Barnsley free from harm

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    We believe that everyone has a right to feel safe and to live without fear of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

  24. What is Dysphagia?

    Advice and Information -

    Dysphagia is where you have problems swallowing. It's usually caused by certain medicines or another condition, such as acid reflux or a stroke.

  25. The challenges neurodivergent people face receiving care

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    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.

  26. 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.

  27. What is Arthritis?

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    There are thought to be 10 million people with some form of arthritis in the UK. It is the most common cause of disability in the UK and can affect people of all ages, not just older people.

  28. People are your partners in care, so involve them in shaping services

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    Chris McCann, Director of Communications Insight and Campaigns at Healthwatch England, explains the role people can play in improving health outcomes in their communities.

  29. What is Encephalitis?

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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.

  30. 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.

  31. Healthier Together - a South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Initiative

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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.