Access Guide
Getting To (Newborn Hearing Screening)
- The Newborn Hearing Screening is/are located on the third floor of Women's Services at Barnsley Hospital.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Newborn Hearing Screening.
- The Newborn Hearing Screening is approximately 4m from the Purple Zone lifts.
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- If you require Blue Badge parking please click here to view information on Car Park 4 - Main Accessible Parking and Drop-Off (opens new tab).
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- Access to the Newborn Hearing Screening is via the Women's Services - C1 entrance.
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- The route from the parking to the Women's Services - C1 entrance has zebra crossings and bollards.
- Enter the hospital via the Women's Services - C1 entrance.
Turn right and follow the corridor around to the lifts on the right.
Take the lift to the third floor and on exiting, the Newborn Hearing Screening is in the left corner. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
- View information about the Purple Zone - Level 0 - Right Hand Transfer accessible toilet (opens new tab)
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
Opening Times (Newborn Hearing Screening)
- Monday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (Newborn Hearing Screening)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Newborn Hearing Screening is located on the third floor of Women's Service at Barnsley Hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- 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.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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 waiting room/area, a consultation room and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 1 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 not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of Women's Services.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Waiting Room / Area (Newborn Hearing Screening)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the department 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.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The manoeuvring space is obstructed by chairs and toys.
- 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 not available.
- There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Newborn Hearing Screening)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Newborn Hearing Screen 2.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
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- There is a cot available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are 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 3m from the 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 good.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.