A&E (Accident & Emergency)

The Emergency Department provides a 24-hour emergency service for the people of Barnsley and the surrounding area. A nurse will assess you as soon as possible after your arrival.

Patients are seen in order of urgent priority, as opposed to arrival time. This means that you may need to wait quite a long time to be seen. 

Should I attend A&E?

You should attend Accident and Emergency, if you are experiencing a genuine life-threatening emergency, such as:

  • loss of consciousness
  • chest pain
  • breathing difficulties
  • a stroke, or symptoms of
  • breathing difficulties
  • severe burns or scalds
  • severe allergic reactions
  • a suspected heart attack
  • severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
  • major trauma such as a road traffic accident

If you visit our A & E, please keep in mind:

  • you may have to wait if your condition is not life-threatening
  • following initial assessment patients are seen in order of urgency
  • if you have questions about your treatment, please ask a member of staff
  • if you choose not to wait please let us know before you leave

NHS 111 can advise you on the most suitable place to go for advice or healthcare. You can use the NHS 11 website to get advice on symptoms and what to do, or you can phone on 111. 

Minor injury service

This is a nurse-led team who provide treatment specifically for minor injuries. You’ll be assessed on arrival and treated by one of our dedicated Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

This service is available every day between 8am and 9.30pm, and available from 7am on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.

If you attend with a minor injury outside these hours, you might experience a longer waiting time.

  • Examples of minor injuries:
  • sprains and strains
  • burns and scalds
  • eye injuries and eye problems
  • joint injuries
  • cuts and grazes
  • broken bones
  • insect and animal bites
  • foreign bodies in ears and eyes
  • crush injuries and bruising

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 432788
  • Clinical support group
    • Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
    • Cardiovascular and Lipids
    • Dermatology, MSK and Rheumatology
    • Laboratory investigations and Infections
    • Respiratory and Smoking
  • Clinical support area
  • Service type
    Admissions
  • Provider
    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Telephone
    01226 432788

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