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Vascular Access Service
We provide patients with a range of vascular devices including midlines and peripheral cannula.
Urology
The urology department at Barnsley Hospital looks after patients with problems of the urinary tract. This includes kidney stones, problems passing or holding urine, urine leakage, infections of bladder, prostate or testicles, blood in the urine, urinary tract cancers (such as kidney, bladder and prostate) as well as sexual problems such as difficulties with erections.
Trauma and Orthopaedics
The orthopaedic department provides services for people with musculoskeletal problems such as knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle pain. The department deals with both planned surgery (elective inpatients and day cases) and trauma cases (emergency).
Thrombosis
We provide outpatient care for patients with deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and for people using anticoagulants.
The Well - Complementary Therapy Centre
This is a service for people affected by cancer in Barnsley, providing six free beauty and complementary therapies for people of all genders.
Stroke Services
The Acute Stroke Services department provides treatment and care for patients who have suffered a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
Same Day Emergency Care is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.
Rheumatology Physiotherapy
This service is for patients requiring physiotherapy treatment suffering rheumatologic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and soft tissue rheumatism.
Rheumatology
Assessment, treatment and clinics for patients suffering rheumatological conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and soft tissue rheumatism.
Retinal Screening
The Barnsley Hospital Retinal Screening department is based in the Diabetes Centre and provides annual retinal screening for people with diabetes.
Respiratory Medicine
The Barnsley Hospital Respiratory Department (Chest Clinic) provide expert services in the management of acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
Pre Assessment
Adult and paediatric patients are seen by specialist nurses prior to any planned surgical procedure. The aim of the service is to provide patients using our service with the highest standard of preoperative care and identify pre-surgical conditions which need to be taken into consideration when planning procedures. We currently pre-assess approximately 500 patients per month.
Planned Investigation Unit
The planned investigation unit (PIU) caters for patients who are undergoing planned surgical procedures and investigations, and also admits patients requiring acute and surgical intervention.
X-ray (Plain Film Medical Imaging)
Plain film imaging uses x-rays to produce an image of the bones, lungs or teeth to aid in diagnosis. The information produced is saved like a photograph which can then be interpreted by a radiologist or specially trained radiographer. This is the test that is often referred to as an X-ray.
Physiotherapy
The physiotherapy service is provided by both inpatient and outpatient physiotherapists. The aim of physiotherapy intervention is to provide a level of treatment that will allow a safe and timely outcome or discharge.
Patient Transport
Support getting to and from hospital.
Palliative Care
Care for patients with complex needs who have a diagnosis of cancer or an active, progressive life limiting illness.
Orthotics
The orthotic department helps with the treatment and rehabilitation of patients by providing ‘bodily worn devices’ or ‘orthoses’.
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy specialises in the treatment of patients undergoing planned surgery (elective surgery) or those who are admitted to hospital due to a traumatic accident or incident.
Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery
Here at Barnsley Hospital we are pleased to be able to offer the Enhanced Recovery Pathway for patients undergoing a total hip or total knee replacement.