1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Free Home Visits for NHS Eye Test

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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.

  3. When a Stroke strikes you have to think and act F.A.S.T.

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    ◼️ 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.

  4. A spotlight on hidden older unpaid carers

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    With more than a quarter of people aged 55-64 providing care to others, the Centre for Ageing Better seek to illuminate the often underappreciated role of older unpaid carers.

  5. More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care

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    Our latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this.

  6. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  7. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  8. Barnsley’s Affordable Warmth Charter Mark

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    We’re pleased to have recently signed the Barnsley Affordable Warmth Charter to make sure our tenants live in warm, healthy, energy efficient homes.

  9. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feed back on health services.

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    Patient champion appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  10. What is Gout?

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    Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain.

  11. What is end of life care like in South Yorkshire?

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

  12. Working together to keep adults in Barnsley free from harm

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

  13. What is Dysphagia?

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

  14. What is Hepatitis?

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    Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.

  15. What is Executive Dysfunction?

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    Executive dysfunction is a term that not many people are familiar with, but one that commonly affects brain injury survivors. It can interfere with many aspects of life including activities of daily living, relationships, managing finances and working.

  16. What is Heart valve disease?

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    If one or more of your heart valves don’t work like they should, it can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart. If this causes you problems, it may need treatment with medicines or surgery.

  17. What is Arthritis?

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    There are thought to be 10 million people with some form of arthritis in the UK. It is the most common cause of disability in the UK and can affect people of all ages, not just older people.

  18. Almost half of kids ‘unhealthily overweight’

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    A COLLABORATION between a number of health services across Barnsley has started after figures revealed that almost half of the town’s youngsters are classed as ‘unhealthily overweight’ when they leave primary schools.

  19. Hospice teams up with Alzheimer’s Society to support people with memory concerns

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    Barnsley Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society will join forces during Dementia Action Week to provide vital information for anyone concerned about their memory, or that of a loved one.

  20. Virtual ward eases backlog...

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    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.

  21. What is Homocystinuria?

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    Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition.

    It means the body can't process the amino acid methionine. This causes a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

  22. Hygiene Poverty Update On Barnsley residents across the Borough

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    During Hygiene Poverty Awareness Week in October 2023, we spoke to Barnsley people about what hygiene poverty meant to them, their hygiene needs and if they were finding it difficult to buy hygiene products


  23. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  24. What do Barnsley people know about Adult Safeguarding?

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    During December 2023, Healthwatch Barnsley conducted a survey to find out what people in Barnsley really knew about Adult Safeguarding.


  25. 50,000 back mum’s cancer petition

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    A HEARTBROKEN mum who lost her son to a rare form of cancer in 2022 is fighting for ‘increased awareness and funding’ - and almost 50,000 have signed a petition to help reach her goal.

  26. NHS South Yorkshire and housing partnership tackles asthma symptoms in children

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    NHS South Yorkshire partners with housing provider to improve the living conditions and health of children with asthma.

  27. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.