Our Emergency Department is very busy right now and some people are experiencing long waits. If you do not require emergency care, please use an alternative such as 111 online.
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Car parking at the hospital
If you are travelling to an appointment or visiting by car, please allow extra time to park, as spaces fill up quickly during peak times.
Getting to and around Barnsley Hospital
The hospital is divided into four main zones – blue, purple, orange and red - to help make it easier for you to find your way around.
Please be aware we have some construction happening on site right now so some areas in front of our main entrance have been temporarily changed.

We've also produced a map that shows you in which zone all of the hospital’s wards departments are: Barnsley Hospital Ward and Department Guide (PDF).
Hospital volunteers at the main entrance will be able to help guide you to where you need to go, also.
Statement on modern slavery
At Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to ensuring that no modern slavery or human trafficking takes place in any part of our business or our supply chain.
Strategy and objectives
We have clear ambitions to build on previous work using continuous quality improvement, technology, and innovative ways of working, to improve our services and deliver holistic care.
Make a payment
You can make a payment directly to our Finance department using GOV.UK Pay.
Become a hospital volunteer
Hospital volunteers offer their help and time to provide services which benefit patients and visitors throughout the health community.
Compliments
Our staff love to hear when they’ve done well. Whilst giving excellent treatment and care is their job, they still like to hear that a patient is happy with the care they’ve received whilst at Barnsley Hospital.
Healthwatch
Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion that gathers and represents the public’s views on health and social care services in England.
You said, we did
Feedback from patients and their families is important to us as it gives us an opportunity to identify areas for improvement.
Feedback, compliments and complaints
Barnsley Hospital is committed to providing the best treatment and care possible for our patients. We want you to be satisfied with your care, the environment, the food and our attitude.
We welcome feedback from patients and visitors.
Hearing about the experience you had at our hospital is very important. It enables us to pass compliments to our staff on your behalf and make improvements if we have not met your expectations.
Using mobile phones in the hospital
We want you to use your mobile phone in hospital. It’s an important way of keeping in touch and making use of online resources like the NHS app.
Restaurants and shops
We have a range of places to get something to eat and drink on site.
Board meetings and papers
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in public every two months. While the Board meeting is open to the public, it is not a public meeting, meaning the public cannot participate in the main body of the meeting. However, we welcome public interest, and members of the public can ask questions relevant to the meeting agenda.
Council of Governors
The majority of our Council of Governors represent patients and the public and are elected by members of the Trust. The council also has governors to represent staff, and governors nominated from local partner organisations which represent the wider community.
The Council of Governors hold the Board of Directors to account.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the operational management of the hospital. Alongside input from the Council of Governors, the Board sets the direction for the future of the hospital.
The Board is also responsible for monitoring performance against national, regional and local objectives and ensuring the highest levels of standards and performance.
Whilst the Trust is managed by the Board of Directors, the Board is accountable to the Council of Governors.
Who's who?
Many people are involved in caring for you while you are in hospital, and they all wear a uniform and a name badge. Staff will introduce themselves but if you are in doubt about who they are, please ask them to explain.
Look after your mental health
Needing surgery and visiting hospital can affect your mental health. Looking after your mind is just as important as your body.
Drink less alcohol
Alcohol damages your immune system which means this can put you at greater risk of complications during surgery. You should be alcohol free for at least 24 hours before surgery.