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Elective Surgery - Ward S10

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

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Getting To (Elective Surgery - Ward S10)

  • 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 ward is via the main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located on Level 3 of the South Block.
  • The ward is approximately 9m from the South Block lift.
  • Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed ahead.
  • At the East Block lifts turn right.
  • Continue ahead, then turn left along the corridor.
  • At the T-junction, turn left, then immediately turn right to enter the South Block.
  • Continue ahead and the South Block lift is on your right.
  • Take the South Block lift to Level 3.
  • Exit the lift and Elective Surgery - Ward S10 is straight ahead.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • The flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • 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), toilets for ambulant disabled users 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 (South Block Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the South Block.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 125m.
  • 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 1-5 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 2500kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 138cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 167cm (width) x 262cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All 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 and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (Elective Surgery - Ward S10)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left, before you enter the ward.
    • The distance from the South Block lift is 7m.
  • 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 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is 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: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Ward (Elective Surgery - Ward S10)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an elective surgery ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms, bays and consultation rooms.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
    • There is a buzzer at a height of 113cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 178cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Elective Surgery Ward S10)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located along the Ward S10 corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located along the Ward S10 corridor.
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located along the Ward S10 corridor.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
  • The room is located along the Ward S10 corridor .
  • 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 a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The 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 180cm.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Assisted Bathroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the Ward S10 corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • 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 106cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 312cm (width) x 288cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 142cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a height adjustable bath.
    • The bath has twist/turn mixer controls.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower Room - Ladies)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the Ward S10 corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • 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 107cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 314cm (width) x 157cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 141cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Shower with Adaptations (Shower Room)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located along the Ward S10 corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and 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 107cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Ward S10 corridor.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and 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 106cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 272cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 117cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 145cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.