Patients

These pages explain everything you need to know when coming to Barnsley Hospital as a patient.  

Our aim is to make your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. 

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to ask any member of staff. We are all here to help you.

Car parking at the hospital
Two members of the nursing team, speak to a patient on a ward

Staying in hospital

Information and advice if you are staying at our hospital as an inpatient. 

Outpatients

What you need to know if you are coming for an appointment with us.

Surgery

How to prepare for your surgery at Barnsley Hospital.

Disability and access

We provide a range of disability accommodations and equipment including: 

  • hearing loop 
  • minicom 
  • video conference software  
  • walking frames 
  • wheelchairs  

Read about our support for people with dementia, and people with learning disabilities and autistic people.  

We are committed to making our hospital accessible to all and are working to improve our services and facilities wherever possible.

Visit Barnsley Hospital's page on AccessAble for accessibility guides to visiting different areas of the hospital. 

If you have any suggestions to further improve our service, please contact us. 

On-site care and support

Over 40% of carers recently surveyed told us they had missed at least one hospital appointment for their own healthcare needs, due to their caring responsibilities.

Our Patient Experience and Voluntary Services team have worked together with our Learning Disability and Dementia teams to ensure that on-site care and support can be provided to those who need it whilst their carer is attending an appointment at Barnsley Hospital.

For more information and support contact the Patient Experience team on: 01226 434922

Our Patient Access Policy is intended to ensure all patients who are referred and treated within the Trust receive high quality care, fair and equitable access and services in line with 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT), the Cancer Waiting Time Standards, and the NHS Constitution.

Patient Access Policy

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Keeping in touch with family and friends
An person of "mid-age" looks on, as an older person smiles, whilst colouring in

Patient Experience and Engagement

Aerial view of Barnsley Hospital

Getting to and around the hospital
A person scans their Blue Badge whilst parking at the Hospital

Car parking
Two white mini-buses used for patient transport, to and from Barnsley Hospital - the NHS logo and Yorkshire Ambulance Service is written on the buses.

Patient Transport

Dementia support

We try to integrate dementia awareness and support into all physical health services.

Learning Disabilities and Autism

We work with and for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and their carers and loved ones.

Support for Armed Forces personnel

Barnsley Hospital is committed to support members of the Armed forces, veterans, and their families. 
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Use the NHS app

Patients can view hospital appointments in the NHS App
A selection of fruit and vegetables

Meals and menus

Nutritious and balanced meals designed with input from hospital dieticians

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  • Page last reviewed: 23 April 2024
  • Next review due: 22 December 2026