The NHS in Barnsley and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

For the latest health information and guidance please visit the NHS website.

The Government announced on 16 March 2020 additional guidance on social distancing  for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.