Updated 21 January 2020
Barnsley Healthcare Federation (CIC) registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide a GP streaming service to patients who attend Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust emergency department. The service is contracted by Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and provides a walk-in navigational service within the emergency department.
The service is operational from 10am to 10pm every day of the year. A qualified clinical navigator initially assesses the patient and directs them to the most appropriate department, which includes the GP service. Patients directed to the GP service will have their observations taken within 15 minutes of booking into the service and their early warning score calculated. The purpose is to reduce pressure on the emergency department and ensure patients are referred to the most appropriate department.
The service employs both male and female GPs, nursing staff and clinical navigators. They are supported by receptionists and a management team who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The provider is based at Oaks Park Medical Centre and all head office functions are carried out from this location.
Barnsley Healthcare Federation CIC is registered with the Commission to provide the following regulated activities, diagnostic and screening, transport services, triage and medical advice provided remotely and treatment of disease, disorder and injury from i-HEART 365 Service - GP Streaming, Gawber Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP.
Barnsley Healthcare Federation CIC has other locations registered with the Commission which include an extended hours access service, the out-of-hours service and GP practices.
Further details can be found by accessing the provider’s website at www.iheartbarnsley.org.uk.