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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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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.

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.

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

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

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.

Dysphagia is where you have problems swallowing. It's usually caused by certain medicines or another condition, such as acid reflux or a stroke.

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

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

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