How to avoid flu this winter

With the early arrival of flu this year everyone is being reminded how to cut down their chance of catching it and what to do... continue reading

Say no to norovirus

Barnsley Hospital is urging visitors who have the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus to stay away from hospital this winter. Thousands of people have been struck... continue reading

Complementary therapies for cancer patients

Cancer patients at Barnsley Hospital can now enjoy a free relaxing massage after their chemotherapy treatment thanks to the work of a local cancer support... continue reading

Hospital A&E department slips into top gear

Barnsley Hospital is urging residents to watch for the dangers of slips, trips and falls this winter following a spate of broken bones because of... continue reading

Catch it, Kill it, Bin it

‘CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT’; that’s the message from Barnsley Hospital to limit the spread of cold, flu and other viruses this winter. Research... continue reading

Support your hospital

Supporting your local hospital just got easier! You can become a member of Barnsley Hospital online and it only takes a moment or two to... continue reading

Help keep your hospital bug free

Visitors to Barnsley Hospital are being asked to help keep the bugs at bay this winter. Denise Potter, senior infection control nurse, explains: “At this... continue reading

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Barnsley Hospital is urging people to watch out for the early symptoms of lung cancer, the nation’s biggest ‘cancer killer’, as part of a national... continue reading