Access Guide
Getting To (Medical Imaging - Ultrasound)
- Medical Imaging - Ultrasound is/are located in the Red Zone on the ground floor of Barnsley Hospital.
- There is step free access to Medical Imaging - Ultrasound.
- Medical Imaging - Utrasound is approximately 57m from the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
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- Access to Medical Imaging - Ultrasound is via the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
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- The route from the car park to the Main Hospital Entrance - C2 has zebra crossings and bollards.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
Turn right and follow the corridor along to the Red Zone.
At the end of the corridor turn right and then left.
The entrance for Medical Imaging - X-Ray is ahead on the right.
Go through this entrance to the reception and waiting area where you will be escorted to the Ultrasound department by staff. - The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides) and standard toilets.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the department.
- The reception point is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Medical Imaging - X-Ray - Main Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Entrance (Medical Imaging - X-Ray - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor in the Red Zone of Barnsley Hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Opening Times (Ultrasound)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 12:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 12:30.
Department / Service (Ultrasound)
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Department / Service Access
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- Ultrasound is located within the Medical Imaging - X-Ray department in the Red Zone on the ground floor of Barnsley Hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a sub waiting area, consultation rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Waiting Room / Area (Sub Wait 4)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the ultrasound entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
- The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The manoeuvring space is obstructed by seating.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound)
- This section describes the ultrasound scanning Room(s), located on the left side of the medical imaging department.
- There is / are 4 Ultrasound Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 4.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 55m from the reception.
- The imaging room is approximately 3m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 140cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Transfer Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the department.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m from the department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 240cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 104cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 97cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 75cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Ultrasound)
- The changing cubicle/room is located on the right as you enter the Ultrasound department.
- The changing cubicle/room is 2m from the sub waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 146cm from the floor.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the left as you enter the department.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the ultrasound department entrance.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.