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Mum feels very lucky to have found ‘caring’ Isobel

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Care home put into special measures after CQC visit

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Carers’ support group launched thanks to funding

Margaret Binns, with her knitted hats for Barnsley Hospitals neonatal unit.

Margaret is on a mission to help babies

Charles and Rose Smith.

Couple make desperate plea for community help

REOPENED: Pictured are owners Danielle Shimwell and Sara Greenwood alongside newly-appointed manager Lynsey Walker, Sam Wagstaff, Julie Phillips, Daniel Danforth and Michael Hambleton, who all supported the successful renovation of the home. Picture: Scott Firth.

Nursing home reopens following two-year closure

Attendees of a Rainbow Care Group session.

Specialist group on a mission to change dementia care

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Care home told to improve following inspector’s visit

Mel Price and Matthew Boud from the Council’s Children’s Services department and Jack Shaw from the IT department.

Commitment made to support young care leavers

TOP EFFORT: Cygnet Pindar House staff.

Care service’s ‘Giving Tree’ initiative for charity

VIRAL: Raymond Horsley and Katie Cherry.

Barnsley pensioner, 96, goes viral after heartwarming loneliness journey

DONATION DRIVE: Hayley Werra.

Care home seeking donations to help veterans this Christmas

WAITING LIST REDUCTION: Staff at Weston Park.

Weston Park investment will ease waiting lists

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New data reveals fall in approved foster homes

Chris Shaw, a resident at Deangate Care Home, enjoying a boxing session.

Care home boxing sessions help Chris relive glory days

Residents of Thornhill House Care Home holding Christmas shoeboxes.

Shoebox appeal kicks in to cheer hospital patients

SUPPORT: Robyn Thomson with her dad Ron Ford.

Robyn’s Christmas mission in memory of mum

WARM SPACE: Callum Brett at the pub. Picture: Scott Firth.

Barnsley boozer raises the bar in support of locals

AWARD WIN: Cygnet staff at the awards ceremony.

Care provider’s work recognised with award

Councillor Ashley Peace

Seven babies placed in emergency care

SPECIAL VISITOR: Sheila Skelding.

Care worker Sheila makes trip back to where she started

DEANGATE: Officially recognised as Outstanding attracted the mayor and mayoress of Barnsley to Deangate care home in Mapplewell

‘Outstanding’ accolade for local care home

Healthcare service told to improve by watchdog

OUTSTANDING: Staff and residents at Sid Bailey.

Care home achieves ‘outstanding’ result

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Barnsley families being pushed into debt - report

Improvements noted at troubled care home

RESIDENT PRAISE: John Paxman, who has heaped praise on Holly Tree Lodge.

Care home hailed for work with veterans

FAMILIARITY: The bus stop was launched at Hoyland Hall Care Home.

Care home’s new bus stop is just the ticket

Watchdog impressed after visiting ‘good’ care provider

CQC inspectors visit care service

LIFE-CHANGING: Maureen Standish and daughter Julie Hewitt.

Chance conversation changed everything for Julie and her mum

FACING YOUR FEARS: Staff at Deangate Care Home are set to swim with sharks. Pictured are (back, from left) Rachael Dawson, home manager, Lisa Naylor, senior carer, Cheryl Pinner, cook, Troy Hunte, carer, with (front, from left) resident Margaret Cooper, Rachael Addy, activities coordinator, and resident Joan Giggal.

Care home staff prepare to take the plunge with sharks

Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard

Bed scheme set to help overstretched parents

YOUNG LOVE: David and Thelma Street.

Couple celebrate 68th Valentine’s Day together

Care home put into special measures as CQC find people ‘at risk of significant harm’

Barnsley set to benefit from ‘early years’ funding

IN MEMORY: Staff at the summit.

Workmates raise cash in memory of colleague

Cash grant will allow service to continue its work in the community

Social care provisions are among the best

Coun Trevor Cave

Care places for vulnerable youngsters needed urgently

Dani Cook dressed as Santa Claus with Bailee Hardy, Pam Ledgeway and Keith Ledgeway.

Care team goes the extra mile to bring festive cheer

Deangate Care Home resident Maurice Churchouse, 94.

Retired postie Maurice reflects on busiest time of the year

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Inspectors greeted by ‘visibly dirty’ care home

WRAPATHON: Volunteers at the event on Wednesday.

Volunteers ensure Christmas is all wrapped up

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Work begins on new care home

CARE LEAVERS PARTY: Beth Goodliffe and Clair Victory. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093702

Appeal to make Christmas special for care leavers

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Care costs go over ‘extremely concerning’ £30m mark

Coun Trevor Cave

£1.16m response to ‘edge-of-care’ demand