Our Emergency Department is very busy right now and some people are experiencing long waits. If you do not require emergency care, please use an alternative such as 111 online.
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Tests and treatment options
There are a number of tests we may carry out, and a range of possible treatments.
Attending the Amber Clinic
Our care is consultant led with specialist midwifery support. There is access to infant feeding guidance from the specialist infant feeding team. At your first appointment, you will meet with a specialist nurse or consultant doctor.
Breast surgery
This is a service providing surgical treatment for cancer of the breast and reconstructive surgery of the breast.
Breast symptoms (such as lumps) clinics
Changes to your breasts - such as breast pain or a lump - may in fact be typical (such as during pregnancy, or during your period) or a benign tumour (not cancer). However, if you notice any changes in your breasts, it is important to see your GP as soon as you can.
Breast cancer family history clinic
We speak to patients at these clinics, who have a history of breast cancer in their family.
Nurse-led wound clinics
Our nurses lead some of our clinics.
Reconstruction clinics
This clinic is for patients who are wishing to consider reconstructive surgery after breast cancer surgery.
Results clinics
In our results clinics, we discuss the outcome of various tests relating to breast pain, lumps and surgery.
Using the NHS app to view your hospital appointments
While you are waiting for your hospital appointment, operation or treatment, you can now use the NHS App to view and manage your hospital appointments, and access information and support while you wait to be seen.
Where can I get hearing aid batteries and tubing for earmoulds?
There are a number of places across Barnsley, that patients can get hearing aid batteries and tubing for earmoulds, from.
Support for veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces
Barnsley Hospital is committed to supporting members of the Armed forces, veterans, and their families.
Please tell a member of staff you are a veteran or a serving member of the armed forces.
Fetal heart rate monitoring in labour
During labour, the midwives and doctors will monitor you and your baby and pay particular attention to your baby’s heart rate pattern. Listening to your baby’s heartbeat can help midwives and doctors assess how well your baby is coping with labour. This is called fetal heart rate monitoring.
This information outlines Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) monitoring in labour, explores the benefits and risks, ways in which it is done, and choices surrounding monitoring.
Wound closed with skin glue
Your wound has been closed with glue instead of using sutures (stitches).
Viral induced wheeze - children
A viral induced wheeze is a common condition in young children. It causes the child to become wheezy when they have a cold. It may occur with each cold the child has. It normally gets better as the child gets nearer to school age.
Shoulder sprain
After your shoulder injury you may feel pain around the shoulder and down your arm to your hand when moving or at rest.
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in the arteries to the lung, that is usually caused by a blood clot.
You have been assessed by a doctor as low risk. You can go home and come back for further investigations.
Pulled elbow - children
A pulled elbow is a common minor injury generally affecting children under the age of 6 years. It occurs when one of elbow ligaments gets trapped in the elbow joint.
Paracetamol poisoning
You have been discharged, after assessment or treatment in hospital, following a paracetamol overdose.
Discharge after sedation - children
Your child has been given a sedative medication in the Emergency Department.
Non-absorbable sutures
Non-absorbable sutures are stitches that need to be removed.