Paediatric SEND Phlebotomy Clinic

Barnsley Hospital are planning to launch a dedicated paediatric Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) phlebotomy clinic on Wednesday afternoons, once a month.  If demand increases, this may move to a fortnightly schedule.  This clinic will replace the standard blood clinic on those afternoons.

This clinic will commence on Wednesday 29 October (during half-term).  For these sessions, each appointment slot will be 30 minutes, allowing time to provide a calm and supportive experience tailored to individual needs.

If any parents express concerns about their child’s experience with blood tests, please consider offering this clinic as an option.  Please refer through choose and book as normal but then contact Sue Nicholson on 01226 431652 to discuss additional needs.  A few days prior to the appointment, the team will contact parents/carers to gather specific information about the child’s needs so we can adapt the session accordingly.

📅 Upcoming clinic dates:

  • 26/11/2025

  • 17/12/2025 (scheduled earlier to avoid Christmas Eve)

  • 15/01/2026

  • 12/02/2026

  • 12/03/2026

  • 09/04/2026

And monthly thereafter.

The clinics will be audited as they progresses to assess demand and ensure it continues to meet the needs of patients.

Updated:  September 2025

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 431652

Refer through choose and book

  • Clinical support group
    • Paediatrics
  • Clinical support area
  • Service type
    Out patient clinics
  • Provider
    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Telephone
    01226 431652

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