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Getting To The Hospital (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • The hospital is situated 1.5 miles to the east of Chesterfield, just off the A632.
  • Standard and accessible open-air parking is available to the north, south and west of the hospital site.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are situated outside the main hospital entrance.
    Buses 1, 1A, 80 and 80A stop here and provide direct services to and from Langwith, Hillstown, Sheffield, Crystal Peaks and Halfway.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The onsite bus stops are situated directly opposite the main hospital entrance.
  • The bus stops are all sheltered.
    There is bench seating available and sufficient space for a wheelchair user to wait.
  • The bus stops are between 30m and 75m from the main entrance.
    The entire route is on a slight downward slope via a pavement with no roads to cross, no dropped kerbs and no tactile paving.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Chesterfield.
    The station is located 1.5 miles away, just off Crow Lane.
    This provides direct services to and from Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street and London St. Pancras International.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus fare and timetable information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Chesterfield Railway Station details.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Train fare and timetable Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located opposite the main hospital entrance.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01246 512 640.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found around the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs and mobility scooter.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

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• Useful Links View
  • The Royal Rider, a passenger transport service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Comments View
  • Documents in Easy Read and on yellow paper are also available on request.
  • PALS service is called Assistance and Complaints. Their opening hours are 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday.
  • Therapy dogs can often be found inside the hospital with their handlers.
  • The hospital runs a buggy service (the Royal Rider), staffed by volunteer drivers. The buggy service hours are 8am to 4pm seven days a week and a limited service Monday to Friday evenings from 5pm to 8pm.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 1 - Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the main hospital entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • Payment signs are also located above the payment machines at the main hospital entrance.
  • There is only a touch screen with controls etc at the exit barrier.
  • Blue Badge holders receive free parking by scanning their blue badge barcode at a payment terminal.
  • The height of controls and slots on the ticket machine ranges from 64cm to 140cm.
  • This car park is also in close proximity to the Scarsdale Wing entrance which allows access to the Green Zone of the hospital.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 2/3 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off Point)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located to the left of the main entrance as you face the hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the main hospital entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the main hospital entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 58m (63yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is only a touch screen with controls etc at the exit barrier.
  • Blue Badge holders receive free parking by scanning their blue badge barcode at a payment terminal.
  • The height of controls and slots on the ticket machine ranges from 64cm to 140cm.
  • This car park is also in close proximity to the Scarsdale Wing entrance which allows access to the Green Zone of the hospital.

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Getting To (Breast Screening)

• Breast Screening is/are located on the ground floor, in the Blue Zone along the main hospital corridor.
• Access to Breast Screening is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter through the main entrance and proceed ahead.
  Turn left past reception then continue ahead.
  Turn right past the café, then continue down the corridor into the Yellow Zone.
  Turn left at the end of the corridor and continue into the Blue Zone.
  Breast Screening is located ahead and on the left.
• There is step free access to Breast Screening.
• Breast Screening is approximately 126m from the main hospital entrance.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Chesterfield Royal Hospital Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a second inner door to the right of the one surveyed. This door is the same width and the doors are permanently held open.

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Entrance (Breast Care Unit, Breast Screening Unit, Medical Physics, Osteoporosis Centre and Cardiac Angiography Suite)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Zone, off the main corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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.

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Opening Times (Breast Screening)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:30.

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Department / Service (Breast Screening)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Breast Screening is located on the ground floor, in the Blue Zone and to the left off the main corridor.
  • 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 162cm.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, sub waiting areas, consultation rooms and accessible toilet facilities for everyone.
  • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the Yellow Zone corridor.

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Reception (Mammography Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Breast Screening entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 2)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 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.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some 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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Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area 2)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 8m from the Breast Screening 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 a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not 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 moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 1)

• This section describes the ultrasound Room(s), located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
• There is / are 2 ultrasound Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 1.
• This room is not accessed via a changing room.

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• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The imaging room is approximately 1m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • 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 86cm.
  • 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.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Imaging Room (X-Ray Imaging Room 1)

• This section describes the X-Ray Room(s), located off the main corridor.
• There is / are 1 X-Ray Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 1.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 6m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 3m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is no lock for the door.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 108cm x 119cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the changing room, 164cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter the department.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the Breast Screening 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 238cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 186cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 131cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)

• Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor along the Green Zone corridor, inside the Scarsdale Wing.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the Yellow Zone corridor and on the ground floor next to the main entrance.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter through the visitors entrance, to the right as you enter through the main entrance, along the Yellow Zone corridor and along the main corridor of the Pink Zone.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Green Zone, inside the Scarsdale Unit.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the male and female toilets on the ground floor, along the Pink Zone corridor and to the right of the main entrance.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital Entrances link (new tab) - click here.
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital Toilet Information link (new tab) - click here.
• Getting Around Chesterfield Royal Hospital link (new tab) - click here.