You are more likely to need a transplant one day, than you are to being a donor.
You can choose to donate some or all your organs and tissue, and you can amend or withdraw a registration at any time.
Register today👉 bit.ly/39i6X9Q
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
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
💙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
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
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: hello@healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk
#BecauseWeAllCare #LoveBarnsley #EngagementInTheCommunity
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....
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
📲 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
📧 hello@healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk
💻 www.healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk
💙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
💙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...
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
"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...
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
💙 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: tracy.hughes@healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk
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...
💙 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
Got a health or social care question?
#JustAskUs
💙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
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
💙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...
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
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?...
💙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!
💙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
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
‼️Return unused or unwanted medicines‼️
Returning unused medicines to your pharmacy protects the environment. You can bring back both prescribed and over-the-counter drugs, including pills, patches, liquids, and ointments.
southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/...
We’re still here for people of Barnsley!
It will take time to change the law and move our functions. During this time - we remain open.
We will listen to your experiences of services and share your feedback with NHS leaders.
Thank you for your continued support 💙
Warm weather can be enjoyable, but it's crucial to remember it may pose health risks for some.
Help yourself and loved ones beat the heat with simple methods.
☀️ Drink water and stay hydrated
☀️ Apply sun cream regularly and
☀️ Keep curtains closed during the day to cool your home.
📲 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
📧 hello@healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk
💻 www.healthwatchbarnsley.org.uk