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Little Phoebe celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
It’s World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) - and Barnsley Hospital is joining with others to create awareness of the condition. We spoke to Danielle Gill, mum of Phoebe Gill aged five. Phoebe has Down Syndrome and has been treated for her eyesight at the hospital.
Barnsley Hospital has some of ‘best results in country’ in NHS staff survey
The 2023 NHS staff survey has revealed that Barnsley Hospital is consistently improving, and is rated by staff at the Trust as the best Acute Trust in the country for flexible working, team-working, reward and recognition, and compassionate leadership.
Have you been poorly recently? Please don’t visit patients in the hospital
We’re currently experiencing a rise in confirmed cases of norovirus in our hospital.
Council of Governors meeting - Thursday 8 February 2024
We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Council of Governors is scheduled to take place on Thursday 8 February 2024 at 3pm.
Board of Directors Public Meeting - Thursday 1 February 2024
We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Trust’s Board of Directors, held in public will commence at 9.30 am on Thursday 1 February 2024, in Lecture Theatres 1 & 2, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP. The agenda and supporting papers for the meeting can be viewed below.
Orthopaedic Centre at Mexborough sees first patients attend for surgery as service begins
On Monday 15 January 2024, the Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence (MEOC for short) welcomed its first patients.
Getting help for the worsening of a respiratory condition
If you have been diagnosed with a respiratory condition such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Bronchiectasis and you need emergency assistance due to a worsening of this condition then please call the RightCare Barnsley on 01226 644575.
Barnsley Hospital signs NHS England sexual safety charter
Those who work, train and learn within the healthcare system have the right to be safe and feel supported at work.
Council of Governors meeting - Wednesday 13 December 2023
The next meeting of the Council of Governors is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 3pm via video technology.
Barnsley Hospital News – December 2023
Our winter 2023 edition of Barnsley Hospital News is now out!
It’s full of fun and sparkle to brighten your coffee break through this..er..festive weather. We’ve even got a Christmas Raffle with a fantastic first prize of £1,000! (page 4).
Board of Directors Public Meeting - Thursday 7 December 2023
We are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the Trust’s Board of Directors, held in public will be starting at 9.30 am on Thursday 7 December 2023, in Lecture Theatre One and Two, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP.
600 Barnsley students attend health and social care careers event
One of the largest health and social care careers events took place in Barnsley on 22 November 2023, introducing local students to a range of job opportunities within health and social care.
Little Journey app prepares children for hospital
Barnsley Hospital Children’s Services has teamed up with a new child-friendly app which prepares children and their parents for upcoming healthcare procedures and appointments.
Barnsley Hospital News - May 2023
This edition takes a look at our wonderful new Intensive Care Unit, and features all the winners this year's Hospital Heart Awards.
Barnsley Hospital News - July 2023
A special edition of ‘Barnsley Hospital News’ to celebrate 75 years of the NHS! You’ll find it in the Barnsley Chronicle today (Friday 28 July).
Office for Veterans’ Affairs Supporting Our Veterans consultation is now open
The UK Government’s Office for Veterans’ Affairs has launched a major new consultation to gather evidence on the experiences of UK Armed Forces veterans.
Hospital asks everyone to join in Black History Month
Barnsley Hospital has been celebrating Black History Month with a ‘Call My Name’ campaign and a survey about the needs and experience of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues.
NHS patients to be offered more choice about where they are treated from 31 October
A new national initiative, aimed at offering patients a potential alternative choice of where to have their treatment, is set to launch on Tuesday 31 October 2023. The Patient Initiated Digital Mutual Aid System (PIDMAS) has been created to help manage the process.
Barnsley Hospital gains ‘Veteran Aware’ status
Barnsley Hospital has been accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’ – and was proud to receive a plaque unveiled in hospital main reception by Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis, also a former Army officer.
NHS head visits Barnsley Community Diagnostic Centre
The head of the NHS has visited Barnsley’s award-winning Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to learn about its latest expansion plans.
Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive, visited the ground-breaking CDC in Barnsley’s retail centre The Glass Works on Friday (October 13). The high-tech healthcare unit in the heart of Barnsley is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of hospital staff and has been serving patients since 18 April, 2022.