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Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 1h

You can now access your maternity notes and stay involved using the Badger Notes app throughout your pregnancy.

Get started here www.badgernotes.net

Your midwife can help answer any questions you may have.

#HealthyBarnsley #BecauseWeAllCare #Maternity

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 3d

October can leave many feeling stressed or struggling to cope.

If this sounds familiar check out the BBC's helpful article with five simple, science-backed ways to manage stress and stay in control

👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#HealthyBarnsley #BecauseWeAllCare #stressmanagement

Stress and how to manage it: Dr Xand van Tulleken's five key tips

Stress, in small doses, can be good for us. Here are five simple, science-backed ways to manage it better.

www.bbc.co.uk

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 7d

💙It's not enough to talk only about the bad health care that's being provided. Some amazing work is also going on, but this often gets overshadowed.

💙Let's brighten up Monday mornings with positive feedback about services in Barnsley.

#YourVoiceMatters #HealthyBarnsley

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 11d

A series of films has been launched to support autistic women and women with a learning disability to access potentially life-saving cervical cancer screening.

Take a look here 👇
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#HealthyBarnsley #BecauseWeAllCare #WomensHealth

Cervical screening films for women with learning disabilities and autistic women

A short collection of films co-produced by women with learning disabilities and / or autistic women. Find out everything you need to know about smear tests, ...

youtube.com

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Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 14d

Our Healthwatch Barnsley Engagement team would love to come to your community group or charity and talk about how our work can help you.

Get in touch with us today!

Phone: 01226 320106
Email: [email protected]

#BecauseWeAllCare #LoveBarnsley #EngagementInTheCommunity

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 18d

Night OWLS confidential support for children, young people, parents, and carers in Barnsley.

Open from 8pm to 8am for those in crisis, or with emotions like anger, anxiety, depression, or loneliness.

Call: 0800 148 8244,
Text: 07984 376950
Chat online at www.lslcs.org.uk/.../cyp.../n....

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 21d

You can now book your flu and Covid-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you’re eligible. Appointments will start from 1 October.

You don’t need to wait to be invited. Find out more and book now: www.nhs.uk/nhs.../vacci...

#HealthyBarnsley #BecauseWeAllCare

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Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 26d

📲 Sharing your experience of health and social care in Barnsley only takes a couple minutes.

Get in touch today by phone, email or visit our website
📞 01226 320106
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · 28d

💙Would you like to help with health and social care in Barnsley?

💙We are on the lookout for volunteers to become Community Champions on our behalf.

💙Find out more details on our new website 👇
www.healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk/volunteer

#BecauseWeAllCare #HealthyBarnsley

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 18

💙Do you leak urine when sneezing or coughing?
💙Do you leak when you urgently need to pee?

This might be Urinary Incontinence.

Check out this article from Wellbeing of Women to learn how to manage it: 👇

www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/health-infor...

What is urinary incontinence? - Wellbeing of Women

Urinary incontinence is when pee (urine) leaks out accidentally. There are different ways to manage it, including medication and lifestyle changes.

www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 15

So far, the top 3 ranked women's issues for people in Barnsley are;
💙Cancers
💙Mental health and well-being
💙Healthy ageing and long-term conditions

Make sure your vote is counted and fill in our survey here👇
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WomensHeal...

Survey closes on 22nd September

#HealthyBarnsley

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 10

"It was an overwhelming feeling of worthlessness. I would think that I wasn't good enough and that the world would be better off without me."

Read Jack's personal story about stepping towards hope and his mission with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

www.papyrus-uk.org/stepping-tow...

Stepping towards HOPE: Jack Webb's mission to prevent young suicide | Papyrus

Stepping towards HOPE: Jack Webb's mission to prevent young suicide | Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity | Learn More

www.papyrus-uk.org

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did you know that September is #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth?

According to The Eve Appeal, nearly 3 in 4 people would consider undergoing genetic testing if they were eligible. Although many are unsure which cancers are inherited.

Learn more on their blog: bit.ly/4g62QiH

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 4

💙 Do you know what situation would be considered an adult safeguarding issue?
💙 Would you know what to do if you were concerned?

We believe adults have the right to live free from harm and neglect.

Get in touch if you or someone you know needs help.

Email: [email protected]

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 4

As chosen by people in Barnsley, our first health priority to 2025/26 is Women's Health.

The survey is open to young people having periods to people living with later-life concerns.

Fill out our short survey here 👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WomensHeal...

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Sep 1

💙 Want to stay up to date with what people are telling us about health and social care services?
💙 Sign up today and get our latest e-newsletter and other important updates straight to your inbox.
💙 Visit www.healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk

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Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 28

Got a health or social care question?

#JustAskUs

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 26

💙What have Healthwatch Barnsley been doing from April to June?

💙Learn how we're helping Barnsley people be heard in healthcare decisions in our brand new Community Reach E-Newsletter 👇
tinyurl.com/4s3pb36d

#HealthyBarnsley #BecauseWeAllCare #CommunityEngagement

Community Reach E-Newsletter - April to June 2025

Take a look at our brand new Community Reach E-Newsletter.

tinyurl.com

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 14

What an amazing day we had yesterday talking to lovely people about our new Women's Health in Barnsley Survey.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat and get involved with our young volunteer who was making key chains and bracelets.

Find out about our work here👉 tinyurl.com/3yf2kmr7

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 11

💙Want to make sure your voice is still heard?

💙Sign today and help Healthwatch's national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care.

Click here👉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition: Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and…

petition.parliament.uk

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join us at our upcoming event and share your thoughts on Women's Health in Barnsley.

💙Where: Look out for our Gazebo near Superdrug in town centre
💙Date: Wednesday 13th August
💙Times: From 10 am

#HealthyBarnsley #YourVoiceMatters #womenshealth

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 5

Do you know what happens at a Lung Cancer Screening?

A new informative video by the Lung Cancer Screening team at South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance - NHS explains what happens at a Lung Cancer Screening appointment.

youtu.be/DE257Iz41F4?...

Lung Cancer Screening Patient Information Video

YouTube video by SYB Cancer Alliance

youtu.be

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Aug 4

💙Need to know how you can connect with us?
💙 Here is a visual listing all our social media channels.
💙 Don't forget to like and share this post too!

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Jul 28

💙It's not enough to talk only about the bad health care that's being provided. Some amazing work is also going on, but this often gets overshadowed.

💙Let's brighten up Monday mornings with positive feedback about services in Barnsley.

#YourVoiceMatters #HealthyBarnsley

Healthwatch Barnsley @hwbarnsley.bsky.social · Jul 21

Building a strong bond with your baby makes them feel loved and secure, laying the foundations for their future mental health and happiness. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

For more information visit👇
www.nhs.uk/start-for-li...

#HealthyBarnsley #StartForLife