Norovirus, a virus which causes diarrhoea and vomiting, is circulating in our communities. If you have any Norovirus symptoms, or your sickness and diarrhoea has only recently stopped, please don’t visit our hospitals. Even if you feel better you could still be infectious and pass the virus on.

Norovirus causes diarrhoea and vomiting and is circulating in our communities. Symptoms also include a slight fever, headache, painful stomach cramp and aching limbs. If you are symptom-free and plan to visit the hospital, please take care to clean your hands when entering or leaving a ward.

Come and join our Proud Care team for a unique insight into working in the health and care sector. The workshop will take place on 29 January at The Light Box. Email [email protected] to join the Proud to Care Hub or complete the registration form: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

*Resident Doctor Strike* If you need medical help, continue to use 111, and in emergencies, please call 999

*Resident Doctor Strike* You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed, please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Reaching patients earlier will support everyone to make the healthy choice the easy choice, and help prevent illness. Read more about the shift from sickness to prevention in the 10 Year Health Plan. ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

The shift from analogue to digital will be key in delivering an NHS that is fit for the future.   Read more about how new technology will make a huge difference for patients.   ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.   Read more about the shift from hospital to community.   ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Three big shifts will change how the NHS works, enabling it to deliver better care for all patients – no matter where they live.   From hospital to community.   From analogue to digital.   From sickness to prevention.   Read more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

🎉 Celebrating 77 Years of the NHS! 🎉 Today, we mark 77 incredible years of the NHS, an institution that has touched the lives of millions and continues to be a beacon of hope and care. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated staff and volunteers who make the NHS what it is today. 🙏

To everyone celebrating – Eid Mubarak! Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with blessings and togetherness.

Today is Operating Department Practitioner Day #ODPday2025 and we recognise and celebrate their contribution to our surgical teams. We couldn't do it without you! Find out more about this important role on the Health Careers website. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-role...

Today we mark the 80th anniversary of #VEDay

This week is #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek, and this year’s theme, The Culture of Dying Matters, delves into the diverse ways communities across the UK discuss, navigate, and commemorate death and dying, while emphasising the shared emotions that connect us all in grief and loss.

Wishing the best to all our Christian colleagues and communities this Easter ✝️ ⛪

Happy Easter to all our colleagues and communities celebrating this weekend. 🐣 ✝️ Huge thanks to all the people working the bank holidays providing essential services in the hospital and beyond.

Don’t forget to book in for your vaccinations - whether that be Pneumococcal or Shingles Pneumococcal disease can be especially dangerous for infants and people over 65. By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself but also those around you.

Shingles is a common condition that causes a painful rash. It can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness. Read more - buff.ly/LGOMrjI

Congratulations to our shortlisted nominees. This award recognises stand-out individuals or teams working for Barnsley Facilities Services who have a proven record of going the extra mile, living the Trust values, and providing a first-class service to BFS customers.

Barnsley Hospital is proud to celebrate the success of its healthcare scientists at the Regional Healthcare Science Awards, with two of our outstanding colleagues winning top honours. Congratulations to Brogan Barry, Field Service Technician & Zoë Clarke, Lead Healthcare Scientist.

Car Park 3 Closure – Saturday, April 5th Please be aware that Car Park 3 outside the front entrance of the hospital, accessed from Gawber Road, will be closed for the day on Saturday, April 5th for maintenance. Please use alternative parking areas in Car Park 1 or 2 from Pogmoor Road.

Our Emergency Department is busy today - many people are experiencing longer waits than usual. If you do not need emergency care, please consider an alternative. Call NHS 111 if you are unsure about the healthcare options available to you: 111.nhs.uk

A Free shingles vaccination is available under the NHS Immunisation Programme Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from shingles and its complications. —talk to your doctor today about getting #Vaccinated

Check out our latest animation for our 6-week ketamine campaign! This week, we're focusing on the medical side effects of ketamine—watch to learn more. #KetamineSupport #BarnsleyRecoverySteps #YouAreNotAlone #itsoktoaskforhelp #recoveryispossible #harmreduction

Did you know? Endometriosis is different for each person. While various treatments usually help manage symptoms linked to endometriosis, some individuals may still face ongoing symptoms that can affect their daily routines, work life, and personal connections for extended periods.

If you are aged 70-79 or aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system, you can book your shingles vaccine at your GP practice. You can also book after your 65th birthday if you turn 65 after 1st September 2025. Visit: buff.ly/LGOMrjI

This Holi, let’s spread the colours of kindness, love, and togetherness. Wishing you a festival filled with happiness and laughter from here at Barnsley Hospital!

Think Safer Sleep Every Sleep: ✅ Lie your baby on their back ✅ Keep their cot clear ✅ Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress ✅ Keep baby smoke-free ✅ Avoid your baby getting too hot ✅ Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/...

When you’re tired, everything is harder, but it’s really important to follow the ABCs of safer sleep:   ALWAYS sleep your baby on their BACK in a CLEAR cot or sleep space.   Read more on the Lullaby Trust website: buff.ly/pNlYST1

Getting support from your local stop smoking service gives you the best chance of quitting smoking successfully this No Smoking Day – 12 March 2025. Visit NHS Better Health to find your nearest service and get ready to quit for good. gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month Sometimes you may not have any symptoms to begin with, or they may develop very slowly over time. It is important to get them checked by your GP straight away.

Take back your life this No Smoking Day. It is never too late to quit smoking, even if you have tried quitting before give it another go this No Smoking Day! For support on quitting smoking in Barnsley look here for more info; gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Our Emergency Department continues to be very busy - many people are experiencing longer waits than usual. If you do not need emergency care, please consider an alternative: Call NHS 111 if you are unsure about the healthcare options available to you: 111.nhs.uk

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, by understanding the signs of ovarian cancer and recognising its symptoms, you can take proactive steps toward early detection & treatment.

As part of the Health on the Hight Street Project, we would value your feedback on what toys and games we can provide in the Paediatric waiting area in outpatient areas whilst children wait for their appointment. Please help us by completing this short survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJJCJWQ

This week is Endometriosis Awareness Week, dedicated to raising awareness about a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining develops outside the uterus. This issue can greatly impact one's quality of life, but there are treatments that may help ease symptoms.

NHS 111 can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices. People should call 111 to speak to someone if they need to discuss complex medical problems or get medical advice for a child under five.

People who need help in another language can call 111 and ask for an interpreter, British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact 111 using the NHS 111 BSL interpreter service by visiting 111.nhs.uk, and text relay users can call 18001 111. For more information go to www.nhs.uk/111

NHS 111 can assess and direct you to the right place for you and, if needed, can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor, or paramedic. Call, go online or use the NHS App. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

UTI? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

People should call 111 to speak to someone if they need to: • discuss complex medical problems; • discuss worries about a long-term condition; or • get medical advice for a child under five. • For more information go to www.nhs.uk/111

Get to the help you need. If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

Sinusitis? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Let’s all ‘Show Up’ to tackle cancer. Welcome to South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Shows Up – a strategy and social movement designed to engage and involve all our communities and workforces in some bold ambitions to improve cancer outcomes in our region. https://sybshowsup.com/

Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first.

Today is Epilepsy Day 2025! Let's come together to raise awareness, educate, and stand with those living with epilepsy. 💜 Every voice counts in breaking the stigma. #EpilepsyAwareness #EndTheStigma #EpilepsyDay2025

Our A&E continues to be busier than usual. NHS 111 can help if you're not sure if you need to go to A&E - they will check your symptoms and tell you what to do. https://111.nhs.uk

National HIV Testing Week is an annual event to promote regular testing in England. This is an opportunity to increase HIV testing in primary care, to work together to end new HIV infections in the UK by 2030. You can order a free testing kits by following the below link ⬇️ www.freetesting.hiv

People who need help in another language can call 111 and ask for an interpreter, British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact 111 using the NHS 111 BSL interpreter service by visiting 111.nhs.uk, and text relay users can call 18001 111.