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At Barnsley Hospital  NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to ensuring that no modern slavery or human trafficking takes place in any part of our business or our supply chain.

We have clear ambitions to build on previous work using continuous quality improvement, technology, and innovative ways of working, to improve our services and deliver holistic care.

Hospital volunteers offer their help and time to provide services which benefit patients and visitors throughout the health community.

Our staff love to hear when they’ve done well. Whilst giving excellent treatment and care is their job, they still like to hear that a patient is happy with the care they’ve received whilst at Barnsley Hospital.

Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion that gathers and represents the public’s views on health and social care services in England.

Feedback from patients and their families is important to us as it gives us an opportunity to identify areas for improvement.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to providing the best treatment and care possible for our patients. We want you to be satisfied with your care, the environment, the food and our attitude. 

We welcome feedback from patients and visitors.  

Hearing about the experience you had at our hospital is very important. It enables us to pass compliments to our staff on your behalf and make improvements if we have not met your expectations. 

We want you to use your mobile phone in hospital. It’s an important way of keeping in touch and making use of online resources like the NHS app.

We have a range of places to get something to eat and drink on site.

Our Board of Directors’ meetings are held in public each month. This page has details of forthcoming meetings and links to papers.

The majority of our Council of Governors represent patients and the public and are elected by members of the Trust. The council also has governors to represent staff, and governors nominated from local partner organisations which represent the wider community. 

The Council of Governors hold the Board of Directors to account.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the operational management of the hospital. Alongside input from the Council of Governors, the Board sets the direction for the future of the hospital.  

The Board is also responsible for monitoring performance against national, regional and local objectives and ensuring the highest levels of standards and performance.  

Whilst the Trust is managed by the Board of Directors, the Board is accountable to the Council of Governors. 

Many people are involved in caring for you while you are in hospital, and they all wear a uniform and a name badge. Staff will introduce themselves but if you are in doubt about who they are, please ask them to explain.

Needing surgery and visiting hospital can affect your mental health. Looking after your mind is just as important as your body.  

Alcohol damages your immune system which means this can put you at greater risk of complications during surgery. You should be alcohol free for at least 24 hours before surgery. 

Barnsley Hospital grounds and all surrounding roads are smoke free. 

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and it has proven benefits if you are waiting for surgery. 

Undergoing surgery can be demanding for any person. Being physically active before coming to hospital can improve your ability to recover.