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Chapel

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

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Getting To (Chapel)

  • This route starts at the Main Entrance Parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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  • Access to this service is via the Main Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This service is located along the rear hospital corridor, on Level 1.
  • The service is approximately 64m from the East Ward Block Lifts.
  • Enter via the Main Entrance and proceed straight ahead to the lifts.
  • Take a lift to Level 1.
  • Exit the lift and turn left
  • Proceed ahead along this walkway and turn left.
  • Continue to the end of the walkway and turn right.
  • Follow this walkway to the end and turn right.
  • Continue ahead along this corridor and the Chapel is located to the right.
  • This route to the service has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are not resting areas along this route to the service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Main Entrance Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the east of the hospital site, off Armthorpe Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 247cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 23m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has narrow walkways and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the East Ward Block.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is ramped and stepped access as you enter.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going down.
  • There are 3 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Lift (East Ward Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1875kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 159cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Room (Chapel)

  • The room is located along the rear hospital corridor, on Level 1.
  • The distance from the East Ward Block Lifts is 64m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a step to access the alter area.
  • The height of the step is 17cm.

Room (Pray Rooms - Female Only)

  • The room is located to the left as you enter the Chapel.
  • The distance from the Chapel entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are manual doors permenantly held open within the room.
  • The room is usually locked and requires a member of staff to open the door.