Thursday 28 January 2021 Shielded patients list – latest guidance Important information – Scam calls We have been made aware of scam calls where vaccination appointments, shielding letters, testing or track and trace for COVID-19 are being used as a way of getting personal information. Before you give away any personal information, verify who you are talking to or talk to someone you trust. Con […]
Tuesday 26 January 2021 New tool helps intensive care patients communicate Barnsley Hospital has helped develop a new app for patients unable to communicate in intensive care because they are on a ventilator.
Monday 25 January 2021 Sheffield Arena opens as NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre Husband and wife, Colin (aged 78) and Rita (aged 79) Moss from Barnsley were among the first people to get their COVID-19 vaccination at the new NHS Vaccination Centre within Sheffield Arena when it opened at 10am on Monday 25 January 2021. The Arena venue is in addition to over 30 primary care sites across the […]
Tuesday 19 January 2021 Brand new children’s Ward unveiled The tape has been cut on a brand new children’s ward which has been unveiled at Barnsley Hospital. The occasion was marked with a jovial atmosphere and celebratory balloons to welcome the patients moving across. The patients coming into the upgraded facility will benefit from new features designed and specified in collaboration with patients. These […]
Monday 11 January 2021 Virtual appointments: Video and telephone consultations for outpatient appointments We now offer telephone and video consultations in order to minimise face to face contact between patients and clinicians.