News and reports

When we were deciding on our priorities for 2024/25 we asked the public what services they thought we should concentrate on, and Adult Social Care came in the top three.

Many people could benefit from end-of-life care, but access to and quality of this care can be variable. We look at what matters most to dying people and their relatives or carers.

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced today that he will bring the NHS back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment. Has your GP referred you for an assessment or treatment at a hospital or community clinic? Share your story.

Williams Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that occurs randomly and affects around one in 18,000 people in the UK.

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

Our report exposes the widespread experience of women and girls enduring painful, heavy periods without access to the information and care they need.

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

On the 27 November 2024 we visited the Community Diagnostic Centre (referred to as the CDC from this point onwards) at the Glass Works, Barnsley to perform an Enter and View inspection.

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

Our Local Advisory Group 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.