Barnsley’s Health on the High Street initiative set for next stage

Work is underway on the next stage of a pioneering Health on the High Street programme, described as the UK’s largest relocation of hospital outpatient services. The initiative will see Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council work with partners to transform the first floor of the Alhambra Shopping Centre into a health and wellbeing hub.

Set to open later this year, the new satellite centre in the heart of town will receive outpatient appointments, which will be transferred from Barnsley Hospital.

The hub will serve some of Barnsley Hospital’s outpatients and hosts a range of facilities, including a gym and wellbeing centre provided by Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) and mental health services through South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT).