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 […]
Monthly Archive for: 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.