A&E at Barnsley Hospital has a large number of people waiting to be seen – if your condition is not urgent, please seek an alternative care option. Local services are available here: https://t.co/m6dHSoC8VA
Barnsley's A&E is really busy at the moment. Please only attend if absolutely necessary.
Call 111 first so they can help you decide where is best to seek further care, and advise the best time to go to A&E
THINK: VISION 👓 ❌
Patients with poor vision are twice as likely to fall❕❕❕❕
Excited to use these new glasses to teach staff the different eye conditions, what it feels like to have a visual impairment, and understand why these patients will be at a higher risk of falling.
https://t.co/Y2bvfzMnrv
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trust to deliver specialty specific RTT training.
Do you have a passion to improve services and deliver quality training?
DM us for further details or to arrange an informal chat. #RTT#Barnsley#Vacancy
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay so throughout the day we are going to share a few tweets with some striking stats and info of how you can QUIT tobacco and smoking for good.
Every day 250 people start to lose their sight in the UK.
If your vision changes or you're concerned about your eye health call your local optician. Optical practices across the UK are providing essential eye care via phone & video conference. #HelpUsHelpYou#VisionMatters
Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness.
NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing safe care they always do. Here are some tips on where and when to seek further support.
During #lockdown A&E depts are reporting increased numbers of people visiting with DIY-related injuries. Keep your eyes safe & reduce pressure on the NHS by wearing safety goggles to minimise the risk of foreign bodies, chemical burns or other serious eye trauma. #COVID19EyeCare
Sudden Cardiac Arrests will continue to happen every day, just like before COVID-19. With more people being in at home, the number of at home cardiac arrests could increase - This link provides a guide on cardiac arrests in an out of hospital setting.
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Due to the current COVID-19 risk, we have regrettably paused Routine Breast Screening Appointments.
In view of the current outbreak it is important to reduce the traffic of patients through the hospital for nonessential services; hence the postponement … https://t.co/vQfqY8FXYU
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.
Help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds when you:
👉 Get home or into work
👉 Blow your nose, sneeze or cough
👉 Eat or handle food
Volunteers who fit into vulnerable categories are asked to not attend the hospital – get in touch with [email protected] if you have any questions.
Unfortunately we have had to close our wonderful volunteers café in outpatients until f… https://t.co/OzNdOeowCt
Due to the current situation in the UK and Coronavirus increasing in numbers daily, paediatric services at Barnsley Hospital have taken the decision that only parents/carers can visit.
Sadly this means that we will not be able to have siblings, Grandpa… https://t.co/OzNdOeowCt