BPS guidance on meeting the psychological needs of people with learning disabilities and their carers
Date: 06 September 2020
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Contact numbers
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Hospitals
Barnsley Hospital
01226 730000 (GP number - 01226 771912)Barnsley Hospice
01226 244244Kendray Hospital
01226 434228Royal Hallamshire Hospital
01142711900
Sheffield Children's Hospital
0114 271 70 00Admissions/Advice
2 week wait helpdesk
01226 432000A&E
01226 432788Ambulance Control
01709 828829SDEC units (previously AMAC)
01226 436313 (Surgical)
01226 432452 (Medical)Cancer Nurse Specialists
Link to contactsChildren's Admissions
01226435873Children's Assessment Unit
01226 432664Community MSK Service
01226 644858Maternity Services
01226 432542Rheumatology advice
Rheumatology tel numbersSpectrum: Genitourinary Medicine
0800 0556442Laboratories/Radiology
Microbiology Lab - 01226 432687
Lab Manager - 01226 433044
Bacteriology Lab - 01226 432687
Virology Lab - 01226 432726
Consultant Advice:
Consultant Medial Microbiologist and Director of Infection Control
- 01226 432749 or 434986 (bleep 207)
Secretary - 01226 432825
Medical Imaging queries (Xray/Ultrasound/MRI) - 01226 432550
Xray appts - 01226 432199
Ultrasound appts - 01226 432638
Community Nursing Services
RightCare Barnsley Integrated Single Point of Access
01226 644575
Adult Epilepsy / BREATHE / Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
Community Matrons / Continence / DVT referrals /
Heart Failure / Lymphoedema / Macmillan Nurses /
Neighbourhood Nursing (District Nurses) /
Neighbourhood Rehabilitation / Parkinson's Nurse /
Supportive Care at Home / Tissue Viability /
Urgent Community Response
Mental Health
Single Point of Access (MH) 01226 64500 option1
CAMHS - 01226 644829
Branching Minds - Children - 01226 107377
Crisis Support (Adults) - 01226 645000
Crisis Support (Children's) - 01226 644829
Crisis Support (LD) - 01226 645237
Barnsley Recovery Steps (Substance Misuse)
01226 779066
NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies
01226 644900
Hey! The Mental Health Charity (Children)
01226 872120
BMBC-Led Services
Substance Misuse - 01226 705980
0-19 Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses)
01226 774411
Integrated Services based at BHNFT
Barnsley Integrated Diabetes Services - 01226 240086
Community Paediatrics - 01226 644876
SAFEGUARDING
Head of Safeguarding: Angela Fawcett
07887 530291Safeguarding Children: Sharon Tyne
07584 143655Safeguarding Adults: Gillian Pepper
07769 367725Out of Hours Emergency - Adults
01226 787789
Out of Hours Emergency - Children's
01226 774466
Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS)
01226 320112Modern Slavery Helpline
08000 121700Other
Coroners' Office / further info
01142 738721Infection Prevention and Control
01226 432825Infectious Disease Reporting (Public Health out of hours)
03003 030234IT Helpdesk
0114 3051030Medicine Information Service
01226 432857Medicines Optimisation Team
01226 433798SYICB South Yorkshire ICB
03330410021If you can't find a number above try the service directory.
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Diagnostic tools
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General
BH Haematology/Biochemistry lab service
Cancer- Vague Symptoms Pathway
Diabetes Diagnosis- WHO Criteria
Diabetes - HbA1c targets in Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
Children and Young People with Suspected Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
Family History recording sheet
Height -Weight conversion Adults / BMIchart
Height-weight conversion Children
NEWS -National Early warning Score
Sepsis tools - children / adults
Oral Fluids for Child with vomitting
Paeds: Traffic Lights identifying risk/ vital signs normal range
Screening guide - NHS National screening Programme
Screening Guide Antenatal & Newborn
Screening Guide Barnsley Antenatal & Newborn
SYB Commissioning for Outcomes ( old clinical thresholds)
Suspected Cancer-referral criteria
Biochem/Haematology
Hypercalcaemia / Hyperkalaemia
Hypocalcaemia / Hypokalaemia / Hyponatraemia
Severe Hyperlipidaemia / Lipid management - Primary prevention / secondary prevention
Rotherham Haematology Top Tips
Neuro/Mental Health
ABCD2 Score -TIA / Barnsley TIA Clinic Referral Form
Migraine management in Primary care
ENT/Respiratory
ASTHMA- BARNSLEY ASTHMA GUIDELINES
Asthma Peak Flow Monitor chart
Cardiovascular
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia- Simon Broome Criteria
Hypertension diagnosis and treatment/ Home Blood Pressure monitoring
Well's Criteria for DVT / DVT Pathway/ Wells Score for PE
Gastro
Bristol Stool score / Laxative guidelines
IBS Diagnostic pathway / IBS treatment
Renal/Urology
Prostate IPSS / fluid input/output chart /LUTS pathway
Gynae /Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes primary care follow up
HRT- Post menopausal Bleeding on HRT Pathway
PMS- Premenstrual syndrome diary
Paediatrics
Antenatal and newborn screening
Children and young people with suspected newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes
Height - weight conversion children
Oral fluids for child with vomiting
Paeds traffic lights identifying risk / vital signs normal range
Sepsis toolkit / adults and children
Derm/MSK/Rheumatology
Autoantibody test interpretation
Bone Health / Osteoporosis / Bisphosphonates
Dermatology Quality of Life Index DQLI
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Pathway
SKIN lesion recognition table 1/ table 2 / lesion terminology
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Prescribing guidelines
Prescribing guidelines
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Most popular
NICE Summary of Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance
Antibiotic Guidelines/ UTI algorithm
Antidepressants- switching and withdrawal guidance
Barnsley Care Home Influenza outbreak SOB
Diabetes Guidelines / Diabetes treatment algorithm /HbA1C treatment targets
UKMEC 2016 contraceptive summary table /UKMEC guidelines
Vitamin D Guidelines / Calcium and Vitamin D formulary
Neurology
Anxiety and Panic Disorder Management
Migraine management in Primary Care
Eyes/ENT
Anti-Emetics Nausea/vomiting/vertigo
Respiratory
Asthma - Barnsley Asthma Guidelines
Cardiovascular
AF-Choice of DOAC for prevention of stroke/systemic embolism
AF-Anticoagulation in Stroke Prevention for Non Valvular AF
Lipid Mx pathway -primary prevention
Gastro
Laxatives / Bristol Stool Score
Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) Prescribing Guidelines: Adults aged 18 years
Oral Nutrition - All Guidelines and Algorithms
Orlistat guidelines- see Appendix for summary
Urology/ Gynae
HRT-Unscheduled Bleeding guidance
HRT- Post menopausal Bleeding on HRT Pathway
LUTS lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Overactive Bladder Treatment in Women
Contraception- UKMEC summary Sheets/ UKMEC current clinical guidelines
MSK
Osteoporosis Management in Primary Care
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Pathway
Pain/Palliative Care
CROP- Campaign to Reduce Opiate Prescribing
End of Life/Pre-emptive prescribing/Palliative care formularyIf you can't find a guideline above try the directory of all prescribing guidelines.
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Patient information sheets
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Atrial Fibrillation and other arrhytmias/ Management information sheets
Barnsley Talking Therapies workshops
Bronchiolitis advice for children
Cancer patients local services
DNACPR form / What happens if my heart stops
Exercise -Health Referral Scheme- information and form
GFF Weight Watchers / Slimming World
Home Blood pressure monitoring chart
Taking Iron supplements / Ferinject information
Periods information for young people
Sick children - general advice for parents
Suicide Prevention Support Services
Patient Diary
Breast pain diary/ Menstrual diary /Pre Menstrual Symptom Diary
Fluid input/ output Diary for bladder symptoms
Headache diary/monthly diary/Childrens Headache diary
Diet sheets/Dietician information sheets
Diet Sheets Cholesterol /weight loss / low fat-low cholesterol
Diet Sheets IBS Patient info / Fibre
Diet Sheets OA / Vit D / Osteoporosis
Diet Sheets Menopause
Dietitian service appointment information
Exercise sheets
urge incontinence bladder training / stress incontinence pelvic floor exercises
General
2 week wait info sheet / 2ww Gynae
Advanced Statements & Advanced Directives
Electronic Palliative Care Co-ordination
Early Help A guide for Parents and Carers
URTI - Treating Your Infection/ Cough / Sore Throat / Ear infection
Fever in Children- what to look out for
Rotherham advice for managing children 0-5 with minor illness
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Investigation/referrals
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General
2ww referral criteria/ patient 2ww letter
Advice and Guidance from Barnsley Hospital
Coroner's office and referral from
Exercise- Health Referral Scheme- information / referral form/inclusion criteria
Public Health Notification From
SYB Commissioning for Outcomes ( old clinical thresholds) / Get Fit First
CNS/Mental health
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME blood test
Headache/ Brain Imaging criteria
Migraine management in Primary Care
Suicide Prevention Support Services
Talking Therapies Workshop- Barnsley
ENT
ENT Management / Referral guidelines
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
RACP Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic/Patient Information Letter
Endocrine
GP Referral Pathway for Children and Young People with Suspected Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
National Diabetes Prevention Programme
Diabetic Eye Screening Referral
Gestational Diabetes primary care followup
Gastro
Food allergy reporting commercial premises
Renal
MSK/Dermatology
Autoantibody test interpretation-to refer or not to refer
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME blood test
Dermatology Quality of Life Index
First Contact Physio referral criteria
Giant Cell Arteritis/Temporal Arteritis
Osteoporosis Management in Primary Care
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Pathway
Rheumatology Referral Guidance
Palliative Care
Specialist Palliative Care Referral Form
Biochem
Hypercalcaemia / Hyperkalaemia
Hypocalcaemia / Hypokalaemia / Hyponatraemia
Womens Health
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Useful websites
Top websites
Barnsley Healthcare Federation
Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies service
BMJ e learning - using own password
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - NICE
Clinical Knowledge Summaries - Monthly New Updates
DermNet/ PCDS (Primary Care Dermatology Society)
DVLA :Assessing Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Medical Professionals
Electronic Staff Record (including Stat/Mandatory training)
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health - Standards & Guidance
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