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Did you know you’ll be eligible for a free home eye test if you qualify for a free NHS-funded eye test and are unable to leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability.

Jo lives with mental health challenges, including depression and borderline personality disorder. They share their story of waiting for the right support and explain how the NHS could improve their life.

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

On the 1st July 2022, NHS South Yorkshire ICB became the new organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of the population of South Yorkshire.

Despite another year in difficult circumstances we have continued to collect peoples experience of health and social care in the town and ensured this information is cascaded back to commissioners and service providers

The official opening of the Community Diagnostic Hub at the Glassworks in Barnsley Town Centre took place today, the first of its kind to be sited in a town centre mixed retail and leisure facility

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.

Working with NHS England and Improvement on their Commitment to Carers Programme we have interviewed 12 local carers about their experience of discharge from hospital when the person they care for has been admitted to hospital for elective surgery or via emergency admission.

Read our report to find out what you told us you struggled with when trying to make contact with your GP practice, and the recommendations we made to services for improvements.

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.

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

◼️ Face – has it fallen on one side?
◼️ Arms – can you keep them raised?
◼️ Speech – is it slurred?
◼️ Time. It’s time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs.