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Cardiac/pulmonary rehab continues via video, phone & app
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the Trust’s cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation service has had to temporarily suspend the group exercise/education programmes that it usually delivers across Barnsley. During the lockdown period the service has continued to support individuals diagnosed with cardiac and respiratory conditions through the use …
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Investment in electronic prescribing will benefit patients
We’re introducing a new feature into our patient record system which will allow electronic prescribing and administration of medications (EPMA). Initially this will be on our inpatient wards. It follows a successful bid by the Trust last year for funding from NHSEI. This will enable …
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NHS 72nd birthday – Dylan’s NHS journey
To celebrate the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday 5 July, we spoke to Dylan Degman and asked him to share this NHS journey. Dylan first came into contact with our Trust as a service user. Since then Dylan has represented the Trust as a volunteer …
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Visitors go virtual for mental health service users
Whether it’s been FaceTime with family or a Microsoft Teams meeting with managers, video calling technology has come to the forefront in the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no different for our service users who have been embracing mobile meet ups with their loved ones as part …
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NHS 72nd birthday – Windrush Award winner Evelyn
On 5 July 2020, it will be 72 years since the NHS and social care system was established. 2020 has been the most challenging year in NHS history. This year, the birthday is an opportunity to recognise, reflect and remember. Our patient affairs officer Evelyn …
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NHS 72nd birthday – supporting colleagues across the system
On 5 July 2020, it will be 72 years since the NHS and social care system was established. 2020 has been the most challenging year in NHS history. This year, the birthday is an opportunity to recognise, reflect and remember. Our Barnsley community teams have …
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Face coverings in hospital and community areas
In the government’s daily briefing on 5 June the health secretary announced that from 15 June all visitors and outpatients to our hospitals and community settings will be strongly urged to wear face coverings when in our buildings. All healthcare staff you will see in …
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National Volunteer Week
We’re saying a big “thank you” to all our volunteers. During the pandemic so many local people have come forward bringing a mix of skills and experience that are invaluable to the Trust. Volunteers free up specialist staff to focus on the important tasks. They …
Royal College of Psychiatrists accreditation for ADHD and Autism service
Our adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism service has received the prestigious ACOMHS accreditation awarded by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Achieving the standard means that the service carries out timely assessment and treatment which is focussed on individual needs and recovery goals. …
Support available to get you through these difficult times
Our Kirklees and Calderdale IAPT service is here for local people suffering from common mental health problems. We are a flexible and adaptable service, working within the community delivering psychological interventions to treat people suffering from mood and anxiety based disorders. IAPT is run in …
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