Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The hospital is located to the East of Rotherham, off the A6123.
From the north-east take the A630 to Mushroom Roundabout on the A6123.
Turn left on to the A6123, Herringthorpe Valley Road, for approximately 3/4 of a mile to Far Lane.
Turn right on to Far Lane, then take the third left on to Badsley Moor Lane and continue straight on for approximately 1/3 of a mile.
The hospital is on the right.
From the north take the A633 to Parkgate Roundabout on the A6123.
Turn right on to the A6123, Herringthorpe Valley Road, for approximately 2 miles to Far Lane.
Turn right on to Far Lane, then take the third left on to Badsley Moor Lane and continue straight on for approximately 1/3 of a mile.
The hospital is on the right.
From the north-west and west take the M1 to junction 34 signposted for Rotherham and Meadowhall.
Take the A631 on the lower deck of the Tinsley Viaduct towards Bawtry and Sheffield.
At the roundabout take the A6178 towards Rotherham.
Follow the road for approximately 1.8 miles to the roundabout with the A630.
Continue straight on to the A6201.
Continue along on to Alma Road and Hollowgate.
Turn right on to Wellgate Road.
At the roundabout take the second exit on to Badsley Moor Lane.
Follow Badsley Moor Lane for approximately half a mile.
The hospital is on the left.
From the south take the A618, Pleasley Road, to the junction with the A631.
Turn right on to the A631 and continue to the roundabout.
Take the second exit on to the A6123, Herringthorpe Valley Road.
Continue along the A6123 for approximately 1.2 miles to Far Lane.
Turn left on to Far Lane, then take the third left on to Badsley Moor Lane and continue straight on for approximately 1/3 of a mile.
The hospital is on the right.
From the east take junction 1 off the M18 on to the A631 towards Rotherham.
Continue along the A631 to the second roundabout.
Take the second exit on to Wickersley Road.
At the next roundabout take the third exit on to the A6123, Herringthorpe Valley Road.
Continue along the A6123 for approximately 0.8 miles to Far Lane.
Turn left on to Far Lane, then take the third left onto Badsley Moor Lane and continue straight on for approximately 1/3 of a mile.
The hospital is on the right. - Parking is available in front of the building.
Additional parking is available throughout the site.
- The hospital is located to the East of Rotherham, off the A6123.
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By Bus
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- From Rotherham town centre take the 112 bus towards East Dene, to the Browning Road bus stop on Badsley Moor Lane.
At the bus stop cross the road and turn left and walk along Badsley Moor Lane for approximately 110m.
Cross Western Road and continue along Badsley Moor Lane for approximately 60m.
The hospital is located on the right.
There are not dropped kerbs or designated crossing points along this route.
The roads to be crossed are quiet.
- From Rotherham town centre take the 112 bus towards East Dene, to the Browning Road bus stop on Badsley Moor Lane.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Rotherham Central, approximately 2 miles from the hospital.
There is a bus stop outside the station, with buses to Rotherham Interchange.
- The nearest station is Rotherham Central, approximately 2 miles from the hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Link to NHS Choices.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 382cm x 489cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm 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 is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
- There are additional car park throughout the Badsley Moor Lane site.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 tiles.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Public Parking
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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 not/do not 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 135cm.
- 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 132cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and to the left on entering the building.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 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 not a hearing assistance 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
Getting Around The Building
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Waiting Area(s)
- There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area(s).
- There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).
Toilet with Adaptations (Foyer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 280cm (6ft 8in x 9ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 92cm (3ft).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Rooms)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the male and female changing rooms.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- The toilet surveyed is in the female changing room. There is a similar accessible toilet in the male changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 186cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- 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 disposal units.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 117cm.
- 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the male and female changing rooms at the centre rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the left hand side only.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.