Get involved

There are a range of ways to get involved with Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust and the wider NHS. 

Nominate someone for a Brilliant Award
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The Patient Panel

Our patient panel aims to amplify the voices and experiences of our patients, in order to help shape the way in which Barnsley Hospital delivers healthcare. 
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Patient Stories

Patient stories are presented to the Trust Board, either by you as patients or by staff involved in your care.

Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)

PLACE assessments apply to all hospitals delivering NHS-funded care. PLACE assessments put patient views at the centre of the assessment process.
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Become a volunteer

We have over 100 volunteers working across Barnsley Hospital and the wider health community and they are greatly valued members of the team.
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Membership

People and staff from all walks of life become members. They elect the Council of Governors and help shape hospital services in Barnsley for the benefit of local people.
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Put yourself forward for governor elections

Being a Governor is a fantastic way to be involved with the running of the Trust. It doesn’t take up as much time as you might think.

Become a member of Barnsley Hospital

Join more than 12,500 members from all sorts of backgrounds, and contribute to having a say on how our hospital is run. It is free to join, anyone age 14 and over can join and you can be as involved as much or little, as you like. 

Become a Barnsley Hospital member
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Support Barnsley Hospital Charity

Barnsley Hospital Charity operates to support the care and needs of Barnsley Hospital patients and their families. You can support the charity in a number of ways - such as signing up to an exciting fundraising challenge, or becoming a Barnsley Hospital Charity volunteer. 

Barnsley Hospital Charity
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Invite us to talk to your group

If you would like someone from our Patient Experience team to visit your group to talk about what we do, listen to your feedback, or to discuss how you can get involved in hospital projects, please just get in touch.

Get in touch with the team

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  • Page last reviewed: 13 June 2022
  • Next review due: 13 June 2023