News and reports

Take a look at our Annual Report 2024/25 and see how we have helped to make a difference to health and social care for Barnsley people.

We were shocked and saddened to hear the government announcement in the news that Healthwatch is set to close. This includes both Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch network (Healthwatch Barnsley is one of 150 local Healthwatch organisations).

In the week commencing 16th June, the Care Quality Commission has published 2 reports on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.

In the week commencing 2nd June, the Care Quality Commission has published 2 reports on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.

Patients are being promised better, faster and more appropriate emergency care under government reforms to shorten waiting times in A&E.

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services. Read our latest blog.

In the week commencing 26th May, the Care Quality Commission has published 1 reports on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.

‘SIGNIFICANT’ improvements will have to be made to help Barnsley residents with autism after a cross-party group of councillors found evidence of inconsistent support.

As one of our priorities for 2024/25, we've been looking at the mental health provision and perception in Barnsley. One key area we looked at was the mental wellbeing of our own staff and volunteers.

In the week commencing 28th April, the Care Quality Commission has published 2 reports on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.

Our latest e-newsletter is now available.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?