You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • Retford Hospital is situated in the North West of the town, on the A638 (North Road). The hospital is about a mile from Retford town centre on the main road towards Bawtry. The hospital is accessible from the A1 from the south via the junction for the A57 (Worksop) and A614. Take the B6420 (Mansfield Road), turn right onto Babworth Road, follow the road onto Hospital Road, and turn left at the roundabout onto the A638 (North Road). The hospital can be accessed from the North on the A1 via the town of Blyth. Take the B6045 (Bawtry Road) into Blyth, turn left onto the A634 (Retford Road) following the road onto the A638 (Great North Road). This road becomes North Road on the outskirts of Retford and will lead you direct to the hospital. There is a one way system around the site.
  • There are 4 car parks around the site. The main hospital car parks are the Red car park located to the left of the main building, the Blue car park located to the right of the main building, and a small car park in front of the building. The Yellow car park is used for the adjacent Primary Care Centre, and has not been surveyed for this guide. There are additional staff car parks located throughout the site.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop on site, however there are bus stops on North Road, within 150m of the main entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Retford Railway Station. The no. 60 bus will take you to the hospital from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • For bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For train information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s). Skip to the next section.

Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
  • The drop off point is located on the main road just beyond the red car park entrance, and is located on the right hand side of the road.
  • The drop off point is approximately 120m from the outpatients department entrance. The drop off point also accesses the red car park hospital entrance. The drop off point is 33m from the red car park hospital entrance. There is a dropped kerb without tactile markings at the drop off point immediately followed by a slight slope leading to the red car park hospital entrance. The route to the main hospital outpatients department entrance is along a tarmac pathway. There are some easy slopes on route to the main outpatients department entrance. There are dropped kerbs and tactile markings on route to the outpatients department entrance. These can be avoided by using the hospital red car park entrance.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 to 5 show the route to the red car park hospital entrance.
  • Photographs 6 to 8 show the continued route to the outpatients department entrance.

You are on Parking (Blue Patient and Staff Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Blue Patient and Staff Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the outpatients department.
  • 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) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 300cm x 470cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • 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.
  • There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
  • There is a red car park located to the left of the main hospital building. The red car park has 5 blue badge bays and ample standard parking bays. The nearest blue badge bay in the red car park is 106m from the outpatients main entrance. There is a yellow car park at the rear of the hospital grounds. The yellow car park has 3 blue badge bays and ample standard parking bays. The yellow car park is mainly used for visitors to the Primary Care Centre and is a distance from the main hospital. There is also a short stay car park located in front of the main hospital entrance. The short stay car park has 1 blue badge bay and a few standard parking bays. The standard parking in this area is limited to 1 hour. The blue badge bay has no time limit. There is staff car parking throughout the hospital grounds.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Outpatients department entrance.

You are on Parking (Red Patient Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Red Patient Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of the main hospital.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 365cm x 630cm (11ft 12in x 20ft 8in).
  • There is a 1200mm 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.
  • There are additional car parks for visitors.
  • There is a blue car park to the right of the hospital. The blue car park contains 4 blue badge bays and standard parking. There is a yellow car park to the rear of the Primary Care centre this has 3 blue badge bays and standard parking. There is parking in front of the hospital, there is one blue badge bay and standard parking. The standard parking at the front of the hospital is limited to one hour. The blue badge bay has no time limit. There is staff car parking throughout the hospital grounds.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete.
  • There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 106m (115yd 2ft) from the Outpatients department entrance.

You are on Outside Access (Outpatients Department Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Outpatients Department Accessible Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • 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 163cm.

You are on Outside Access (Red Car Park Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Red Car Park Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side rear of the building leading from the red car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The first door opens automatically on entering the building.
  • The first door is opened by push pad to exit the building (as shown in photograph 4).

You are on Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).

You are on Outside Access (X-ray and Ultrasound Department). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (X-ray and Ultrasound Department)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a buzzer for assistance at this entrance.
  • The height of the button for the buzzer is 106cm.

You are on Reception (Main Hospital Reception). Skip to the next section.

Reception (Main Hospital Reception)

Collapse all Expand all

• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in the main corridor of the hospital on the left as you enter via the outpatients department entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 not 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • The lighting levels are good.

You are on Reception (X-ray and Ultrasound Reception). Skip to the next section.

Reception (X-ray and Ultrasound Reception)

Collapse all Expand all

• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the main corridor in the X-ray department.
  • The reception point is approximately 74m (80yd 2ft) from the Outpatients accessible entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 not 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 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 hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is 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.
  • The lighting levels are good.

You are on Getting Around The Building. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around The Building

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet, vinyl and concrete.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Lighting levels of at least 100 lux at floor level, were recorded in most corridors surveyed.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Hearing assistance loops are available in most major departments.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• Comments View
  • Square and oblong handrails are available in some corridors.
  • All doors along the circulation route are double doors.
  • Some double doors have one door closed.

You are on Waiting Area(s). Skip to the next section.

Waiting Area(s)

• There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user in some of the waiting areas.
• There are flashing fire alarm beacons within some of the waiting area.
• In some waiting areas, extra wide seating is available. The extra wide seating is high backed and has armrests.

You are on Other Floors. Skip to the next section.

Other Floors

Collapse all Expand all

• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff administration areas.
• Comments View
  • The stairs lead to staff areas only and are not to access any patient areas.

You are on Accessible Toilet(s) (Outpatients Department). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Outpatients Department)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor leading from outpatients to the main building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 190cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • The toilet has not got a non slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 142cm from floor level.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not between 90cm and 100cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
• Comments View
  • There is not a dropdown rail.
  • There is a folding rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The rail folds from outwards to the right.
  • The rail has to be lifted to release the hinges to fold.
  • The rail is heavy.

You are on Accessible Toilet(s) (X-Ray Department). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet(s) (X-Ray Department)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor within the X-Ray department.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 68m (74yd 1ft) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 232cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 101cm from floor level.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Outpatients Department). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Outpatients Department)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter via the outpatients department entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter via the outpatients department entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Main Hospital Building). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Main Hospital Building)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the main hospital building from the red car park entranceway.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 68m (74yd 1ft) from the outpatients department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.

You are on Parent and Baby Room (Outpatients Department). Skip to the next section.

Parent and Baby Room (Outpatients Department)

• There is a parent and baby room in the venue.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right in the main corridor as you enter via the outpatients main entrance.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 11m from the outpatients department entrance.
• Inside the venue, there is level access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
• There are disposable facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

You are on Related Access Guides. Skip to the next section.

Related Access Guides

• Retford Hospital Sexual Health Clinic link (new tab) - click here.