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Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing stories from new mothers to highlight the importance of delivering on those plans. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Today, NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan. Read our response. -
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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. -
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Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. -
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Read our report and see how residents in Barnsley are being affected by the Cost of Living Crisis. -
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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. -
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We believe that everyone has a right to feel safe and to live without fear of abuse, neglect or exploitation. -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol. -
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The number of gonorrhoea cases in Barnsley almost doubled last year - as the figures hit a record high -
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We welcome the creation of an independent public inquiry to learn lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. The lessons from this inquiry could improve how government, NHS England, health and care providers and commissioners respond to future pandemics or public health emergencies. -
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Take a look at our Annual Report 2022/23 and see how we have helped to make a difference to health and social care for Barnsley people. Find out where we have been, who we have spoken to and our future priorities. -
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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. -
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Did you know you can become a member of Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust? -
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.
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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. -
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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist. -
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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. -
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. -
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Are you living with pain everyday?
Do you feel like the pain management services in Barnsley, available to you are up to scratch? -
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Healthwatch Barnsley celebrated their 10th Anniversary with an event for service providers at Barnsley Metrodome on the 9th August 2023. -
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our brand new newsletter is now available. -
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The government has published a new national strategy which aims to reduce suicide rates over the next five years. -
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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. -
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. -
Advice and Information -
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. -
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A COLLABORATION between a number of health services across Barnsley has started after figures revealed that almost half of the town’s youngsters are classed as ‘unhealthily overweight’ when they leave primary schools. -
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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. -
Advice and Information -
75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need. -
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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. -
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Barnsley Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society will join forces during Dementia Action Week to provide vital information for anyone concerned about their memory, or that of a loved one. -
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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. -
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Vast majority of women polled had experienced mental health problems in relation to their period -
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There is a national supply shortage of the medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms. -
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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. -
Response -
Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care. -
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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. -
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Our brand new newsletter is now available. -
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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. -
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Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in and around the womb. They can cause heavy periods and other symptoms, such as pressure and pain. There are treatments to help. -
Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
Advice and Information -
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available. -
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Thousands of women across England will be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy from next month, as part of a major expansion of primary care services.