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This guide will walk you through adding various types of links to your content, including web links, phone links, and email links.
Pelvic health and the pelvic floor
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissues that support the bladder, bowel and uterus. It also helps with bodily functions like urination, defecation and sexual function.
Barnsley Wellbeing Program
The Barnsley Wellbeing Programme is a BMBC Public Health funded initiative that offers support to patients wishing to make positive lifestyle changes. BPL offer patients a combination of 1:1 and group support to increase awareness of diet, nutrition and physical activity to encourage them to make positive lifestyle changes.
Access your maternity notes
Barnsley Hospital Maternity services use Badger Notes to provide people to access their maternity records through a PC, tablet, or smartphone.
Cavell Awards: An inspiring national awards programme
Cavell Star Awards are given to nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare assistants who shine bright and show exceptional care.
Pelvic Floor Exercises for women
Information to get you started with your pelvic health journey whilst you await your referral.
Listening to your feedback
The hospital is conducting a survey to find out what patients think about their care, and it's important you know you are able to opt-out.
Nominate someone for a Patient Choice Award
Patients (or their representatives) may nominate any individual or team of their choice who they feel has made an exceptional effort to give them the best possible care or experience during their time under the hospital’s care.
Nominate someone for a Heart Award
Staff may nominate teams or individuals in various categories. Patients are invited to nominate someone in the Patient Choice category using an alternative form.
Sexual safety charter (NHS England)
Those who work, train and learn within the healthcare system have the right to be safe and feel supported at work.
NHS England's sexual safety charter is a collaboration with key partners across the healthcare system.
Nose injury - children
The nose may be swollen because of bruise or a being broken. The treatment is the same so an x-ray is not needed. Ice packs to the nose help reduce the swelling. Paracetamol and ibuprofen help with the pain.
Limping child
A limp or painful leg is a common reason children are seen in the Emergency Department. There are many reasons this may happen. Your child has been assessed today and no serious causes have been found. This generally involves carefully examining your child and listening to their history. We often do not need to take an X-ray or blood tests at this point. The most common cause of children limping is a condition we call ‘irritable hip’.
Febrile convulsion
A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure brought on by a high temperature. They are very common especially between the ages of 18 months and 3 years old. But they can occur between the ages of 6 months and up to 6 years.
Facial nerve palsy in children
This is discharge advice after being reviewed in our Emergency Department. Our assessment indicates your child has got something called a facial nerve palsy.
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Children may develop diarrhoea and/or vomiting for a variety of reasons. Most commonly it is due to viral gastroenteritis. Vomiting usually settles after a few days. Diarrhoea can persist for several days. Abdominal cramps and a high fever may also occur.
Croup
Croup is a term applied to symptoms resulting from narrowing of the upper airways. It is commonly caused by a viral infection and occurs mainly in the autumn and winter months.
Allergic reactions in children
The symptoms and signs your child came to the Emergency Department with suggest they have had an allergic reaction. Your child’s symptoms have improved and it is now safe to let you go home.
Child with a high temperature (fever)
A high temperature (fever) is very common in young children. The temperature usually returns to normal within 3 to 4 days.
Burns and scalds - children
Most minor burns or scalds heal well and do not leave a scar. Some deeper burns may scar but should fade with time. As the skin heals it may become dry and itchy. Healing burns are often sensitive to temperature.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen
Paracetamol can be used to ease pain and control fever. Ibuprofen can be used to ease pain and control fever.