Access Guide
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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- 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.
Getting To The Hospital (Chesterfield Royal Hospital)
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- The nearest bus stops are situated outside the main hospital entrance.
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By Train
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- 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.
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield.
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- 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).
Hospital Parking (Car Park 1 - Main Hospital Entrance)
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Parking
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- 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).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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.
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- 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.
Hospital Parking (Car Park 2/3 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off Point)
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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Paying
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- 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).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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.
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- 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.
Getting To (Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry)
- Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry is/are located on the ground floor in the Blue Zone.
- Access to Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry 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.
Outpatient Suite 5 is located ahead and on the left. - There is step free access to Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry.
- Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry is approximately 107m from the main hospital entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Chesterfield Royal Hospital Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
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- 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.
Opening Times (Outpatient Suite 5)
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Outpatient Suite 5)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located off the blue zone 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
Department / Service (Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry)
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Department / Service Access
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- Outpatient Suite 5 - Dietetics / Occupational Therapy / Orthotics / Physiotherapy / Podiatry is located on the ground floor, in the Blue Zone.
- 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 moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 18 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
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- There are multiple services available within this suite.
Reception (Outpatient Suite 5 Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the Outpatient Suite 5 entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Outpatient Suite 5 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not 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 is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- 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.
- 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 moderate to good.
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- There are movable barriers just in front of the reception desk.
- The television is used as an information board for the suite.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Area)
- There is / are 8 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle 8.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Gymnasium)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Gymnasium.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
- 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.
- There is 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Area 2)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Area 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 an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not adjustable.
- 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.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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- There are 3 bays within this treatment area.
- The treatment room is located off the Gymnasium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (ESP)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; ESP.
- 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
- 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.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Hydrotherapy)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Hydrotherapy Pool.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- 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 moderate to good.
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- There are 5 steps leading into the pool, then 7 steps leading down into the pool.
- The height of the steps is 16cm.
- There is a pool hoist available.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Podiatry)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Podiatry.
- 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
- There is 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.
- There are no chairs with 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 varied.
Entrance (Male Changing Area)
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Outpatient Suite 5 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 not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Male Changing Area)
- The changing cubicle/room is located within the male changing area.
- The changing cubicle/room is 38m from the waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- There is a sliding curtain for access.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s) available.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room (Male Changing Room)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located within the male changing room.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 44m from the Outpatient \suite 5 entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is no signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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- The lights are sensor activated, however these were not working at the time of surveying.
Washroom (Male Changing Area)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the department.
- The washroom surveyed is located within the male changing area.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 43m from the Outpatient Suite 5 entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the department.
- This washroom is male.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a wash basin.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is a fixed seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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- The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male Changing Area - 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 off the Outpatient Suite 5 corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 41m from the Outpatient Suite 5 entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 200cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 76cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 95cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 150cm and 168cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- 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 95cm.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male Toilet - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the standard male toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m from the Outpatient Suite 5 entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male toilet. There is a separate female accessible toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- 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 160cm x 157cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- 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.
- 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 medium.
- 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 pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 160cm and 170cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There is a similar female toilet located next to the one surveyed.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off the corridor on the right hand side.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 52m from the department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- 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 190cm x 156cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 110cm.
- 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 no dropdown rail.
- 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.
- 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 low.
- 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) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- 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 120cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There is a single door leading to the female accessible and standard toilets which opens inwards (push).
Standard Toilet(s) (Female)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located down the main corridor on the right.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the department entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 75cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the right of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Male Toilet)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located off the Outpatient Suite 5 corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the Outpatient Suite 5 entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- 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 basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is an accessible toilet located within these standard toilets.
There are similar standard toilets in this area.
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.
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 Entrances link (new tab) - click here.
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital Parking 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.
