There will be changes to the Phlebotomy Services at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT). From Tuesday 2 May 2023, BHNFT policy for patients referred by GP Surgeries for Phlebotomy Services will be to direct patients to the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Barnsley Town Centre.
Additionally, all repeat Outpatient Phlebotomy Requirements should now be conducted at the CDC. Specific exceptions for Phlebotomy Services still required at the Main Hospital Site will be covered below.
It is now possible for patients to book onto the new e-booking system, the booking website is linked on the BHNFT website here. The booking link will also be added to the CDC information page, and to the Phlebotomy service page. The direct link to the booking system is: https://bookwhen.com/barnsley-cdc-phlebotomy-services
PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY BOOK YOUR BLOOD TEST VIA THIS SYSTEM IF YOUR HOSPITAL CONSULTANT OR GP SURGERY HAS PUT THE REQUEST ON THE ELECTRONIC REQUEST SYSTEM AT THE HOSPITAL (ICE).
DO NOT BOOK IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ASKED TO HAVE YOUR BLOODS TAKEN!
This is a patient/GP-led system that will allow patients to book a test at a time and date of their choosing, allowing patients to access services at a central location. The CDC is a state-of-the-art facility in the Town Centre that forms part of BHNFT Strategy going forward with more services expected to be located from the Facility throughout 2023.
Access to the CDC
Whilst the CDC is a wheelchair-accessible facility, there is no vehicle access outside the facility. If patients do require transport in close proximity to Phlebotomy Services for mobility reasons, they should still attend the Hospital Site.
Fasting
Patients that are Fasting should book appointments in the morning and the booking system will allow a patient-led booking slot to permit this; patients are recommended to fast for 12-14 hours prior to their appointment.
Oncology and Specific Hospital Based Tests
Patients who are attending for oncology purposes should still ensure they attend their appointments at the Main Hospital Site and not the CDC. Whilst most tests will permit blood to be taken at the CDC, if a patient requires a bespoke test they will still need to attend the Hospital Main Site; the CDC exemption list is at Enclosure One to this document.
ICE Referrals
Whilst the purpose of the new booking system will permit patients and GP staff to book a pre-arranged appointment slot, this is only possible if a request has been made on ICE (the electronic request system at the hospital) by the requesting clinician. If the ICE Referral is not completed by the referring Clinician, this will lead to the Phlebotomy staff turning the patient away; therefore, please ensure you only book an appointment if a clinician has completed an ICE referral for you.
Blood Taken Prior to Clinician Appointment
If a patient is programmed to have blood taken prior to an appointment with a Clinician, this should be taken at least 24 hours prior to the appointment which allows Pathology Services to analyse the sample and place the results on ICE in good time for the appointment with the clinician.
Booking Procedure
When patients book onto the new system, they will be asked for minimal patient details and they will be sent an email reminder to their personal inbox. It is a straightforward process and it will take approximately 2 minutes to complete the booking form. Whilst the primary method for booking Phlebotomy Appointments will be to use the Booking System there is an alternate phone number on 01226 433963.
