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Rehabilitation

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

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Getting To (Rehabilitation)

Parking (West Entrance - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between the Women's and Children's Hospital and the West Entrance to the West Ward Block.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 252cm (width) x 534cm (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 27m from the West entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (West Entrance)

  • This entrance is located opposite the Women's and Children's Hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Lift (West Ward Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the West entrance.
  • The distance from the West entrance is 49m.
  • 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 and 5 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low 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 1820kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low 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 163cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal 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.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Clinical Therapy Department, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics Entrance)

  • This entrance is located Level 3 of the West Ward Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Department Service (Rehabilitation)

  • Location and Access View
    • Rehabilitation is located on Level 3 of the West Ward Block.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • 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 and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rehabilitation)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the right of the reception and within the changing areas.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor to the right, at the rear of the reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the right of the reception.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the changing areas.

Reception (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left as you enter Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
    • The distance from Clinical Therapy Department, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics entrance is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has a very easy slope.
    • 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 112cm.
    • 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 a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • 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 with armrests.

Gym (Rehabilitation Gymnasium)

  • The gym is located along the corridor to the right, at the rear of reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located along the corridor to the right, at the rear of the reception.
    • The distance from Clinical Therapy Department, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics entrance is 46m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has a very easy slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are available.
    • Ambulant cubicles do not have vertical grab rails.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the reception.
    • The distance from Clinical Therapy Department, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics entrance is 27m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is 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 84cm.
    • 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
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 244cm (width) x 204cm (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 98cm (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 a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 91cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm 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 98cm 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 178cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 108cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.