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DSA Suite

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

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Getting To (DSA Suite)

  • This route starts at Outpatients 1 and 2 Parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to this department is via Outpatients 1 and 2 entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located within the Outpatient and Emergency area.
  • The department is approximately 230m from Outpatient 1 and 2 entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Outpatient 1 and 2 entrance.
  • Proceed straight ahead and then at the end turn left and follow the corridor.
  • Carry on past the staircase on your right, and then at the junction beyond turn right.
  • Follow the corridor almost to the end, turn tight and then almost immediately turn left.
  • Check in at reception then wait to be called.
  • The DSA Suite will then be located beyond the reception at the end of the corridor on the left.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Out-patients 1 and 2 Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the hospital site, accessed through Gate 3, off Armthorpe Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 251cm (width) x 446cm (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 43m from the Out-patients 1 and 2 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, 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 at the front left of the car park.

Entrance (Out-patients 1 and 2 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Out-patients Department.
  • The entrance area is 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 are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Entrance (DSA Suite, Diagnostic Day Unit, Nuclear Medicine)

  • This entrance is located on the main corridor of the Emergency and Outpatient area.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 109cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.

Department Service (DSA Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The DSA Suite is located in the Emergency and Outpatient area.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Reception (DSA Suite/Diagnostic Day Unit/Nuclear Medicine)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left as you enter the shared entrance.
    • The distance from the DSA Suite/Diagnostic Day Unit/Nuclear Medicine entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Imaging Room (IR 1)

  • The room surveyed was IR 1.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 141cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 277cm.
    • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the right just before the entrance to the DSA Suite.
    • The distance from DSA Suite entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 135cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.