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Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Our research shows issues with access to the health and social care they need

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.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two services run by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in May.

Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

Enter and View is a statutory function of Healthwatch Barnsley allowing us to enter health and social care premises to hear, or see, how people experience the service.

‘CRUCIAL’ early detection of prostate cancer is being fatally missed in Barnsley and almost one in five men are being diagnosed at an advanced stage of illness when treatment is too late, new research has revealed.

A SO-CALLED ‘virtual ward’ which has been brought in by Barnsley Hospital - where patients can access care from home and not face lengthy waiting times - is set to be increased in capacity over the winter due to its success.

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.

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.

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.