News and reports

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed their assessment of services provided by Nucare Group Ltd and has rated them as good in the following categories, Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well Led.

Following on from our work looking at Womens Health during the Summer, we published a report on our findings. We also wanted to address some of the issues and questions that come about. We decided to do this in a magazine format, which we hope you will enjoy reading!

The Care Quality Commission has rated Holly Tree Lodge in Shafton as overall Good following an inspection in September 2025.

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Womens Health Project. It has been an interesting time hearing what matters to Barnsley women regarding healthcare.

CQC rates Barnsley Residential Social Care Home as good.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Hoylands House in Silkstone as Good following an assessment in October 2025.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Wakefield Supported Living at High Stone Road, Barnsley as Good following an assessment in August 2025.
Wakefield Supported Living is run by Community Integrated Care and provides care at home including personal care and supported living across several locations.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Water Royd Nursing Home in Gilroyd as Good following an inspection in September 2025.
Water Royd Nursing Home is run by Maria Mallaband Limited providing personal and nursing care for up to 65 adults some of who are living with Dementia.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Community Places in Great Houghton as Good following an inspection in August 2025.

Take a look at our Community Reach snapshot for quarter 2 - July to September 2025

In the week commencing 1st September, the Care Quality Commission has published 1 report on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.

Today’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.

In the week commencing 1st September, the Care Quality Commission has published 1 report on health and social care services in Barnsley following inspections.