1. Sexual Health Report

    Report -

    Following on from our report in 2015 regarding C-Card access we decided to re-visit the subject to see if there has been any improvement in communications and uptake.

  2. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  3. The power of your feedback

    Blog -

    It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case.

  4. Introducing the brand new Open Up Barnsley Map

    News -

    An interactive map and guide to emotional wellbeing, youth and mental health services for children and young people in Barnsley. Search your postcode to find support near by or explore the map and directory to find out more about support in Barnsley!

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Keeping Well This Winter

    News -

    Barnsley Community Health and Care Alliance have published a fact sheet to help residents keep warm and well this winter

  8. Hygiene Poverty Event 7th October 2022

    News -

    Wow what an amazing day we had at Barnsley Markets talking to residents about hygiene poverty and how it effects them

  9. '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.

  10. New data reveals delays to cancer care

    Response -

    Read our response to the latest NHS data on cancer support.

  11. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  13. 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:

  14. Group A Strep – What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

  15. 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.

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

    News -

    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.

  17. What's Trypanophobia

    Advice and Information -

    Trypanophobia is one of the most common types of phobia. It is particularly prevalent in children, with up to 66% of children experiencing a needle phobia at some point in their childhood.

  18. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  19. Minutes of the Strategic Advisory Board Meeting 20th July 2022

    Report -

    Our Strategic Advisory Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty.

  20. Minutes of the Strategic Advisory Board Meeting 21st September 2022

    Report -

    Our Strategic Advisory Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty.

  21. Minutes of the Strategic Advisory Board Meeting 19th October 2022

    Report -

    Our Strategic Advisory Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty.

  22. Minutes of the Strategic Advisory Board Meeting 16th November 2022

    Report -

    Our Strategic Advisory Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty.

  23. Barnsley Hospital News - January to March 2023

    Report -

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

  24. Are you a parent of a young person with a stammer?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our video ‘Advice to support young people who stammer’ for tips of what you can do to help:

  25. What's Marfan Syndrome

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  26. Have you heard about Resolute Women's Support Services?

    Advice and Information -

    Supporting women to find their strength, determination and dignity after the traumatic effects of domestic abuse and violence.

  27. What's Hydrocephalus?

    Advice and Information -

    Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it.

    If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal.

  28. What is IBS?

    Advice and Information -

    It's thought that 1 in 20 of us in the UK have IBS.

  29. NHS Prescription charges from 1st April 2023

    Advice and Information -

    From Saturday 1st April 2023, NHS prescriptions will be increasing by 3.21%

  30. UK Emergency Alert test

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    On Sunday 23 April there will be a national UK Emergency Alert test between 3pm and 3.30pm

  31. How to help women benefit from new policy on cheaper HRT

    Advice and Information -

    The new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has proved popular, with 37,700 being purchased online by women within the first few days of its launch on 1 April.

  32. Barnsley GP practice changes due to safety concern with building

    News -

    Due to safety concerns regarding the structure of the Brierley Medical Centre building, the site will be temporarily closing pending further investigation after from the end of the day on Friday 22 April 2023.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Blog -

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

  35. What is Gout?

    Advice and Information -

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

  36. Hygiene Poverty Report - January to March 2023

    Report -

    Read our report and see how residents in Barnsley are being affected by the Cost of Living Crisis.

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

    News -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  39. 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.

  40. Town’s gonorrhoea cases double

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    The number of gonorrhoea cases in Barnsley almost doubled last year - as the figures hit a record high

  41. NHS meeting planned by campaign group

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    HEALTHCARE woes in the town - which campaigners say must be put right to combat rocketing amounts of residents awaiting surgery due to an enormous backlog - will result in an ‘emergency’ public meeting being held just days after the NHS marks its 75th anniversary.

  42. Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust - Membership & The Council of Governors

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can become a member of Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust?

  43. My Life with Epilepsy - New free resources

    Advice and Information -

    SUDEP Action has launched its new resources for people with a learning disability and autistic people with epilepsy to help people live safer lives.

  44. Our policy position on accessible information

    News -

    By law, people in England have the right to get healthcare in the format they can understand. However, there’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that this is not happening. Read our policy position.

  45. Barnsley Pain Management Service Review 2023

    News -

    Are you living with pain everyday?
    Do you feel like the pain management services in Barnsley, available to you are up to scratch?

  46. Healthwatch Barnsley's 10th Anniversary Celebration is a huge success!

    News -

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

  47. What is Executive Dysfunction?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  48. 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.

  49. Barnsley FC’s Official Charity sees name change

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    Following a recent change within our organisation the charity will now be known as Barnsley FC Community Trust (formally Reds in the Community) This change is publicly effective from Friday 28th July 2023.

  50. What is Heart valve disease?

    Advice and Information -

    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.