Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
#BHNFT
. We provide acute care to the people of Barnsley and surrounding areas.
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We're delighted to welcome
@AmandaPritchard
to our CDC in
@TGWBarnsley
. Developed in partnership with
@BarnsleyCouncil
, the unit was the first of its kind in the UK, and has had a successful first year delivering thousands of tests, checks and scans for the people of Barnsley.
We are delighted to say that this week we have safely discharged 32 patients who were being treated for Coronavirus.
We wish them all the best in their recovery.
Please ensure you stay at home to help our staff, your friends and family and the public keep safe.
We are delighted to say that as of yesterday we have safely discharged over 100 patients in total who were being treated for Coronavirus.
We wish them all the best in their recovery.
Please ensure you stay at home to help keep everyone safe.
Our first Covid-19 patient to need intensive care is now back at home.
James Dickson arrived at hospital on March 17 after first trying to deal with the virus at home. He was admitted to a ward and then transferred to our Intensive Care Unit....
We are delighted to say that this week we have safely discharged 34 patients who were being treated for Coronavirus.
We wish them all the best in their recovery.
Please ensure you stay at home to help our staff, your friends and family and the public keep safe.
Our intensive care team performed a “guard of honour” for James when he left them, and the Respiratory team gave him another when he was discharged home last Friday...
Our staff are hard at work providing vital care and we can not say thank you enough.
Comment your thank yous and we will include them in our staff newsletter.
#ThankYouNHS
Alternatively, make a shout out using our brand new form.
In these challenging times, it’s those small acts of kindness and events like
#ClapForOurCarers
that show how valued our health service is, and how grateful we are to those who work in it. 👏
#ThankYouNHS
The Wobble Room is open!
This is a designated area staff can go to when they are feeling a little overwhelmed or upset. Packed with refreshments and comfy seating, staff are able to access this room 24 hours a day to help them relax.
This week we lit up the hospital blue in honour of nurses, but tonight we join Barnsley in applauding carers throughout the region for their tireless dedication to the people of Barnsley.
#clapforcarers
We lit up the hospital blue last night, on the eve of the 72nd birthday of the NHS, in memory of all the people who have lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic
We've seen loads of pictures of rainbows as we travel into work at the hospital, and it really brightens our days.
So to say thank you for raising our spirits and making us smile, we've made a certificate you can print for your awesome child.
Our car parking is free of charge until further notice.
Please note that this will be piloted initially, and then reviewed monthly to ensure we are achieving the following:
1. Allowing staff access to as many car parking spaces as possible.
2. Allowi…
The residents and staff at Thornhill House Care Home in Darfield have sent over this amazing rendition of 'We'll Meet Again' which they sang on Thursday at 8pm to celebrate the NHS and all front line workers.
#ThankyouNHS
#clapforourcarers
We are very pleased to announce the return of a regular fruit and veg stall at the hospital. Due to popular demand the fruit and veg stall will be outside Outpatients Monday to Friday, early morning until late afternoon. Please support them with your business.
Happy new year to all our wonderful staff and volunteers. 2020 has been a remarkable year and we wouldn't have got through it without your commitment and dedication to our patients and wider community. Thank you all for everything you have given this year.
Many congrats to our amazing Lead Nurse Louise Gallagher who has just received the 'Chief Nursing Officer - England Award for Nursing Excellence.' What a surprise for her at the 2019 Nursing and Midwifery Conference in Barnsley!
My name is Gemma Swain, I am a Lead Nurse at Barnsley Hospital. I was 16 I started working here and 19 years later I’m still proud to say I love working at this trust. Since qualifying I have worked in Critical Care, Surgery & Medicine. I am 100% proud to be a nurse!
#NursesDay
Our emergency department is extremely busy right now, so only come to the hospital if you need urgent medical attention. If you're not sure if you need to come to A&E, please call 111 for advice.
If you do need to come, please come alone as space in our waiting area is limited.
Great to see our very own Director of Workforce
@misterned
receiving some appreciation in national coverage. The piece is from the
@HSJEditor
and features influential Black, Asian & minority ethnic people in health, the article is available here: 👋👋👋👋
Since implementing our new analyser in June, our amazing Microbiology teams at Barnsley and Rotherham Integrated Laboratory Services (BRILS) have now processed an incredible 40,000 tests in support of the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Thank you for all your hard work
There are a huge number of people involved in any patient’s stay in Intensive Care, and James and our other Covid patients are no exception. It’s a real team effort...
Due to the rise in respiratory illnesses we ask that all patients and visitors who attend our Emergency Department wear face masks.
We also ask that the number of people accompanying patients to our Emergency Department is limited to 1.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Thank you to CC Interiors for donating a very comfy sofa which will be used in our brand new ICU Rest Room. This room will provide much needed rest facilities for our ICU staff during their shifts.
We continue to ask people to wear a mask when coming to our hospital - and this will also remain the case from 19 July. We have some very poorly people here so we must do all we can to prevent Covid-19 spreading. Appropriate face coverings are just one tool in our arsenal.
Our staff are hard at work providing vital care and we can not say thank you enough.
Comment your thank yous and we will include them in our staff newsletter.
#ThankYouNHS
This evening national landmarks will be lit up in blue as part of our collective memorial across the country.
Join in by placing a light in your window – an LED candle, a lamp or a torch.
Due to the current outbreak it is likely that demands at work will increase. Please ensure that you take care of yourself during this time by resting, keeping active and keeping in touch with loved ones.
Our new children’s emergency department and assessment unit is now open and issues everyone a warm welcome to you all with a brand-new light and modern space
Find out more about what you can expect when you visit:
@tim_wenham
@debbiekerr21
@barnshospital
after what has to be a Herculean effort getting the ward ready an army of staff safely moved our critical care patients in to our new ITU. What an incredible effort by the team involved and a huge thanks to EVERYONE who helped!!
#WeGotThis
Meet our Chief Nursing Information Officer Stacey who helps us navigate the world of info we need as healthcare professionals, and leads on digital projects. Stacey has recently been awarded a Digital Scholarship with
@FNightingaleF
#IWD2022
The Respiratory Acute Unit have had 6 vouchers donated for any beauty treatment of their choice from Grace Hair and Beauty
The father of the therapist who has donated this was nursed by the team. He was very unwell, positive for COVID-19, and did really well.
Tonight at 8pm, take part in an applause to show appreciation for all those working in the NHS and other front line services. People can clap from their gardens, front doors & windows to show support, please respect social distancing.
#ThankYouNHS
#clapforourcarers
We have loved seeing all of your beautifully designed rainbow pictures to support the NHS. It has cheered us up so much that we would like to kindly ask you to start sending some in to us to help brighten our patients’ day. See here for more info
Thank you to
@Warburtons
for this loaf-ly donation!
If you intend to make a gift donation of any sort please contact
@BHNFTCharity
first. You can contact them at barnsleyhospitalcharity
@nhs
.net or call 01226 431650.
As mentioned earlier, there were a variety of teams involved in James’ care as well as the doctors and nurses. Two vital teams are the Dietetics team and the Speech Language Therapy team...
We're delighted to tell you your local hospital has been rated "GOOD" by the
@CareQualityComm
today. Thanks to all our staff,
#volunteers
and partners for all you do. We still have lots to learn and do - we are well on our way!
#Barnsleyisbrill
Pls RT
@BarnsleyFC
are launching Team Talk, which aims at improving the mental health of men across Barnsley. It's a place where men can meet, open up, take time out & talk in a relaxed, supportive space. Sessions are every Wednesday 6pm-7.30pm, more info is at
A huge thank you to all our staff who have overcome the challenges of travelling into work over the last two days. Especially those who have left their car at home and walked in to work!
#HopsitalHeros
In the week following
#VolunteersWeek
we welcome one of our best loved volunteers back to the screen in a new series of Casualty24/7. Watch tonight on
@channel5_tv
at 9pm
Well done to our Respiratory Care Unit who were recently presented with one of our Brilliant Awards! ⭐
The team went over and above to support a patient who was on end of life care. The team supported with future plans including financial and funeral arrangements.
James has nothing but praise for the “amazing” care he got from the teams at Barnsley Hospital. He wishes he had been able to hug everyone before he left, and because of all the PPE the staff have to wear, he wasn’t able to get to know the faces of the people looking after him.
We understand that outside things are changing. However, our colleagues are still wearing their face masks to protect you, and we ask that visitors continue to wear a mask while in hospital too. Thank you for your co-operation - We are committed to ensuring everyone’s safety
Barnsley’s Community Diagnostic Centre located in The Glass Works now offers phlebotomy, breast screening, X-ray and DEXA scanning. Our state-of-the-art centre is helping to reduce waiting times and improve provide faster diagnostics.
Contrary to reports you may have seen or heard in the media, Barnsley Hospital has not cancelled all outpatient appointments.
In some cases, treatments have had to be re-arranged. The hospital keeps those patients affected informed with updates about their treatment.
A massive thank you to all our nursing staff at Barnsley Hospital! We couldn't do it without your professionalism, dedication and compassion.
#ThisNurse
Big shout-out to all the women of Barnsley Hospital. Doctors, therapists, porters, midwives, scientists, nurses, administrators, students, engineers, volunteers, surgeons, domestics, pharmacists, researchers, managers and leaders of all kinds 💪♀️
#internationalwomensday2021
Our new ICU will enhance patient experience with more space, better lighting and décor, as well as enhanced provisions for patient privacy. All contribute to shorter stays, quicker discharges, and speedier recoveries in general.
We have now got a brand new children's ward, assessment unit and emergency department which is all modern and spacious to give us a 21st century build. Take a look at our photo album for more:
We can all do our bit to reduce the spread by staying at home, washing our hands frequently, keeping 2m apart and wearing our masks when we have to go out.
We understand that all the talk about Coronavirus is taking its toll on people’s mental health. One way you can protect your mental health is by limiting the news and be careful what you read. Ensure you only read information from trusted sources.
A small but important gesture from our supplier of patient television services - Patient television services will be freely available for the next 8 weeks. 📺👍
Our ICU Team was among those awarded Freedom of the Borough today – the highest honour that
@BarnsleyCouncil
can bestow. The team was among five nominees to be the latest citizens awarded Freedom of The Borough at Barnsley Town Hall read more at:
We ask people to wear a mask when coming to our hospital - and this will also remain the case from 19 July. We have some very poorly people here so we must do all we can to prevent Covid-19 spreading. Appropriate face coverings are just one tool in our arsenal.
Wonderful to see these fantastic paintings and drawings in real life. Amazing talent
@DeltaDarton
- thank you. Our nurses and other colleagues will love to see these around the hospital - happy Nurses Day!
#IND2022
Matron Ben tells us about the opening of the new Children's Emergency Department. He said: “The new unit is brill - it's much brighter and modern and will be so much nicer for children, I cant wait to open it"
Watch live from 9am on Monday:
Well done to Sam Harper for successfully completing a Level 7 accredited Professional Nurse Advocate Training Programme.
Excellent work Sam! ⭐️
@HoskinsBecky
Barnsley Hospital will once again hit our screens tonight for a second series of Casualty 24/7. Casualty 24/7 will run on
@channel5_tv
during their prime time evening slot of 9.00pm. Tune in to Channel 5 tonight at 9pm for the first episode!
#Casualty247
We are deeply saddened by the news of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of everyone at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we send our thoughts and condolences to the Royal Family.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
Today we remember those who have given their lives to protect us. It is only through their sacrifice that we are afforded the freedom to choose how we live today.
Gemma started as an apprentice in 1999 & qualified as a registered nurse in 2004. She's worked in Intensive Care, Surgical High Dependency Unit, Critical Care, and Acute Medical unit. She's currently Lead Nurse on Ward 30 General Medicine.
#YearoftheNurseandMidwife
#ProudtoCare
On Thursday evening at 8pm, people are encouraged to take part in an applause to show their appreciation for all those working in the NHS. People can clap from their gardens, front doors & windows to show support, please maintain a safe distance from neighbours.
#ThankYouNHS
We are pleased to welcome patients to our Community Diagnostic Centre in Barnsley town centre. it is now fully open, offering phlebotomy and ultrasound diagnostic services, breast screening, plain film x-ray services and DEXA scanning.
To ensure the highest protection to our patients, visitors and staff, we have made some temporary changes to our visiting arrangements.
ALL VISITING TO THE HOSPITAL IS NOW SUSPENDED
There are some very limited exceptions. Read more
Lead Nurse Brett reminds you of tomorrows ribbon cutting event, he said: “Join in on our live stream and take a tour around our new Children's Emergency Department and Assessment Unit" See the tape cutting & join our stream at 9am on: