Barnsley Hospital

Today (May 02) is Father Peter Needham’s last official day at Barnsley Hospital Trust after seven years. He will, however, hold two more Sunday worships in Barnsley Hospital Chapel on Sunday 5 May and Sunday 12 May. We are in the process of arranging cover for the Sunday services moving forward and until a replacement chaplain takes over. With regards to the other services held midweek, they will not be taking place until the new lead chaplain is appointed and starts work. ...The midweek services affected are: Monday 9.30am Mass Wednesday 1pm Mass Father Peter is moving to a new role at the nearby parish of Athersley and Carlton. We would like to extend our thanks to him for his service to patients and staff and send warm wishes for the future.
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We are very pleased to announce the return of a regular fruit and veg stall at the hospital. Due to popular demand the fruit and veg stall will be outside Outpatients Monday to Friday, early morning until late afternoon. Please support them with your business.

We are very pleased to announce the return of a regular fruit and veg stall at the hospital. Due to popular demand the fruit and veg stall will be outside Outpatients Monday to Friday, early morning until late afternoon. Please support them with your business.

NHS ENGLAND is appealing for patients and the public to join the a Patient and Public Voice Forum.
The Forum will bring important views and perspectives into the NHS Cancer Programme. Forum members will play an essential role supporting our national team to obtain service user, patient and/or carer/family perspectives, and shape NHS England projects.
The Forum will meet twice a year, with further opportunities to be involved in work outside these meetings.
... The closing date for applications is tomorrow - Friday, 26 April 2019.
The Forum will have its first meeting on Tuesday, 21 May 2019 in London. For further information and to receive the application pack, please email kalu.obuka1@nhs.net Patient and Public Engagement Manager from NHS Cancer Programme.
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Following a review of pay rates for Nursing band 5 bank members, we are delighted to announce that we have increased the hourly pay rate from 15th April.
Visit: https://barnsleyhospital.nhsp.uk

Barnsley Families Information Service - FIS want to know why people smoke during pregnancy. They're working with our Maternity Services to support women to stop smoking in pregnancy.

Happy early 80th birthday to the lovely Marjorie Wright on ward 19. Marjorie is not officially 80 until September but as she's very poorly, staff fixed up an early party.

It's National Walk to Work Day tomorrow (Friday April 5) so if you can, why not ditch the car, clear your mind, burn calories and get your heart pumping?

Do you / someone you know have rheumatoid arthritis, early inflammatory arthritis or psoriatic arthritis and in paid work for at least 15 hours a week?
You may want to participate in a Research Study.
Call 01226 432520 or email barnsley.researchnurses@nhs.net to find out more.

It's World Health Day on Sunday (April 7) so spare a thought for all those in the world who cannot access the health services they need. Thank you to all our health workers at Barnsley who look after us and help us take care of our own health.

Are you overweight? Over 40? Does someone in your family have diabetes?
There are lots of reasons why you might be more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. If you’re at high risk you may be eligible for your Healthier You service, which will provide valuable support to help you put your health back in your hands and significantly reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Ask your nurse or doctor to check if you are eligible for your local Healthier You service. #PreventingType2

Do you know someone who could work across any of the facilities teams at the hospital as a team leader?
Please apply through NHS Jobs, link below https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_r ef=915502980

Come along and say hello to the team if you're in town today. They'll be there until 3pm