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CelebratingtheHeartofOur Organisation
The Heart Awards are back – our chance to honour the exceptional people who make Barnsley special.
In this edition we celebrate outstanding leadership through two categories:
Individual Outstanding Achievement (Clinical) and Individual Outstanding Achievement (Non-clinical).
These awards recognise colleagues who’ve inspired real change, improved care, and set new standards through dedication and compassion.
Ticket sales are now open –join us on the night to celebrate their incredible work.
To purchase tickets, contact the Communications Team at: communications.barnsley@n hs.net
Emma Parkes
Joint Director of Communications
IndividualOutstanding Achievement(Clinical)Award
This award recognises a clinical colleague who, through excellent leadership skills, has inspired a change in order to achieve higher standards or make significant improvements for patients.
Kerry Darnbrough
Kerry exemplifies Trust values through leadership, dedication, and excellence. Her contributions to audits, SOPs, and JAG accreditation enhance performance, while her commitment to teamwork and patient care fosters a positive, high-achieving work environment.
Lisa Mason
Lisa is a dedicated support worker who consistently demonstrates trust values, providing exceptional support to her colleagues and patients. Her enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and ability to step up in emergencies make her a valued team player.
Lisa Wood
Lisa went above and beyond to support a couple during a cancer diagnosis, helping them through difficult times. A year later, the wife returned to thank Lisa for her compassion, as she has never forgotten what she did.
IndividualOutstanding Achievement(Non-clinical)Award
This award recognises a non-clinical colleague who, through excellent leadership skills, has inspired a change in order to achieve higher standards or make significant improvements for patients.
Ahmed Adam*
Mr Adam’s dedication to training, professional development, and fostering collaboration exemplifies the Trust's values. His proactive approach and commitment to education make him an outstanding mentor and asset to the team.
Fliss Mason
Fliss is a pivotal member of the BFS Finance Team and the wider Trust Finance Team. She consistently goes the extra mile, which is clearly demonstrated in her approach to her working relationships with BFS Budget Holders.
Lorraine Bates
Lorraine provided exceptional support to a Bulgarian family during their relative's final days, overcoming language barriers and ensuring cultural traditions were respected. Her knowledge and initiative reassured the family, who expressed their gratitude for her invaluable assistance.
* for non-clinical activity
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
DischargeTeam’sED PresenceCuts UnnecessaryHospital Admissions
A proactive quality improvement project led by Dawn Winterbottom –alongside key team members Kerry, Natalie, and Amy – has successfully reduced avoidable hospital admissions by embedding the discharge team directly within the Emergency Department (ED).
Following a “criteria to admit” audit, which showed an average of five daily admissions without medical need, the team trialled a new approach across two fortnight-long periods in February and April 2024. Of the 93 patients seen, 53 were safely discharged without requiring admission.
Their early intervention prevented unnecessary ward moves and hospital stays, helping patients avoid deconditioning and leading to improved outcomes. The project has now been expanded, with the discharge team supporting ED and CDU Monday to Friday, and continuing to cover CDU at weekends— despite ongoing challenges accessing community services out of hours.
Read more about this and other QI projects on the Hub
Eat Drink Dress Move Easter Egg Hunt
As part of our drive to reduced deconditioning and promote Eat Drink Dress Move across the hospital, there will be a ward based Easter Egg quiz coming your way!
From 14-21 April there will be a quiz egg trail on each ward where patients can walk around answering 10 questions about eggs and deconditioning on their scoresheet. Staff are
with this activity where possible, and members of the volunteer team will be on hand to support. A chairbased version of the quiz that includes some movement prompts will also be delivered to wards for patients who are less mobile.
Prizes will be given to the ward, staff members, therapists and volunteers that have supported the
FutureHealthcareHeroesLearn VitalSkillsatBarnsleyNHS Academy
Barnsley College and and Barnsley Hospital team up to build the next generation of NHS stars.
It’s not every day you see a dummy giving birth or being sick – but that’s exactly what our governors saw on a recent visit to Barnsley College’s incredible NHS Academy.
And let’s just say, they were impressed.
Sarah Moppett, Deputy Chief Nurse, said: “I was incredibly impressed with the simulation facilities at Barnsley College. Our partnership is so important –it opens doors for young people and helps us deliver better healthcare for Barnsley.
Huge thanks to our college colleagues for everything they do.”
So what’s all the fuss about?
The NHS Academy is a oneof-a-kind training hub for students – where written coursework meets real-life, hands-on hospital action.
We’re talking mock wards, lifelike patients (yes, they vomit and choke) and fullscale simulations to teach bedside manner, compassion and communication.
Each year, over 1,000 students – including 650 teens and 400+ adult learners – join health and social care courses at the college. Around 150 go on to university, fulfilling dreams of becoming nurses, midwives and paramedics.
Thanks to our solid partnership, students get real insights into NHS life –some will even end up caring for the same community they trained in. Now that’s what we call full circle.
Barnsley’s NHS heroes of tomorrow? They’re already on the way.
BRILLIANT TEAM
TeamHitsMajorVaccinationMilestonefor BarnsleyBabies
Barnsley’s BCG vaccination team is celebrating a huge success after surpassing NHS England’s target of vaccinating 80 per cent of eligible babies by day 28 of life. After months of dedication, the team hit an impressive 84 per cent in August.
Reaching this milestone has been a true team effort, with staff setting up additional clinics,
completing extra training, and personally contacting families to ensure attendance. Their hard work means more babies are now protected earlier in life marking a fantastic achievement for the service and a win for public health in Barnsley.
BRILLIANT TEAM
AsepticTeamWins‘BrilliantTeamAward’ forOutstandingCommitmentDuringRefurb
Barnsley Hospital’s Aseptic Team has been honoured with the Brilliant Team Award in recognition of their extraordinary dedication during a yearlong refurbishment of their Chemotherapy Isolators. With their essential equipment out of use, the team partnered with Rotherham NHS Trust, travelling daily to ensure the continued preparation of life-saving,
Nominate a colleague for a Brilliant Award today chemotherapy drugs. Despite the logistical challenge, they maintained seamless patient care without delay or compromise. Their resilience, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to Barnsley patients has been described as truly brilliant.
