Major milestone as Frailty SDEC opens Read more about the unveiling of our new Frailty SDEC next week.
ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK:
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Colleagues came together in Colliers Restaurant last week to support Alcohol Awareness Week and learn more about the impact of alcohol on health.
The Alcohol Care Team were positioned in key areas within the hospital outpatients, main reception and the restaurant.
Alongside the Trust’s Alcohol Care Team were
supported by maternity services, Al-anon volunteers and Amanda, the Trust’s expert by experience.
The stall included helpful information about alcohol consumption, supporting alcohol-dependent loved ones, a raffle and worry worms given to visitors. The team raised £550 for Barnsley Hospital Charity and the prizes were won by public and colleagues.
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On 25 June, we held a celebration event to mark the completion of the RCN Clinical Leadership Programme for delegates attending the course from June 2025 – June 2026. There was also an opportunity for the delegates to showcase their work throughout the course. This programme is for experienced Band 6 and 7 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs and involves a service improvement project, observations of care, undertaking patient stories and reflections on compassionate and courageous care.
Delegates access mentors and seek out shadowing opportunities to enhance their awareness and understanding of the organisation. This is just a taster of the several other amazing colleagues who received recognition.
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A brand new Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit opens on Monday 20 July, marking an exciting step forward in care for older and more vulnerable patients.
The purpose-built facility has been designed to provide patients the care they need and, where appropriate, return home the same day.
Thank you to everyone involved in bringing the new unit to life.
Members of the team involved in the project got to take a look around as the unit was nearing completion
The unit is part of a wider expansion of our SDEC services, which are helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital admissions while improving flow across the hospital.
The Frailty SDEC will operate from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, ensuring more patients can access specialist care when they need it.
This year, Gynaecology Oncology CNS Karen Cannon celebrates 45 years of service with Barnsley Hospital!
When asked what stands out during her time, she said:
“I am very proud to be recognised for my long service within the Gynaecology team.
“Completing my nurse training at at Barnsley School of Nursing (now Education Centre)
“Over the years it has been a privilege to support many women throughout their healthcare journeys.
“Working in such a dedicated team (outpatient and inpatients) has made my role incredibly rewarding and I am grateful for the support of my colleagues. I am proud to have contributed to a service that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.”
CAVELL STAR
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Congratulations to Kerry Danks, Staff Nurse on PACU, for her Cavell Award!
We thank Kerry for her compassionate and important care - as well as her very deserved Cavell Award.
Kerry recently cared for a young patient who had complex needs and was extremely anxious following their operation. Throughout, Kerry showed exemplary care and compassion to both patient and mother. On arriving to the ward, the patients’ anxiety intensified. Kerry stayed with her even sitting on the floor with her and cradling her, staying over the end of her shift, with the PACU team supporting her throughout.
Nominate a colleague for a Cavell Star Award today
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On behalf of the entire maternity team here at Barnsley, we wanted to send our heartfelt thanks to Sarah, and to everyone who donated, for providing our unit with her wonderful ‘Surprise Delivery Kits’.
We know all too well how overwhelming an unexpected pregnancy can be for a family. Having these beautifully prepared
packs, filled with all the essentials for those critical first 24 hours is an incredibly valuable resource for our birthing people.
It allows us to offer immediate comfort, dignity, and practical support to vulnerable birthing people right when they need it most.
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Hospital Governors have visited Barnsley Hospital Academy - and got a powerful glimpse into the future of healthcare education in the town.
Touring the purpose-built facility at Barnsley College, they explored a simulated ward environment designed to mirror real clinical settings - complete with industry-standard equipment and lifelike medical manikins - bringing learning to life for aspiring NHS professionals.
Chair Dr Mike Richmond, said: "What we want to do for the people of Barnsley is help provide the best environment for them to learn in and for their first experience of healthcare as a career to be a really positive one.
“That’s why it is so important to us to solidify this partnership and demonstrate that clear route to success if they choose to pursue a career working in our NHS.”
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