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Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge

Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AT

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Getting To (Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge)

  • This route starts at the Firth Close accessible parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the Chesterman Wing - entrance 11.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located within Chesterman 2, on Level C of the main Chesterman Wing.
  • The department is approximately 95m from the Chesterman Wing - entrance 11.
  • Enter via the Chesterman Wing - entrance 11 and proceed ahead to the Chesterman main corridor.
  • Turn left and continue ahead.
  • Enter the Chesterman 2 ward which is located on the right after the double doors.
  • Follow the ward corridor to the right.
  • The Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge is located to the right, at the end of the ward.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Firth Close Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11)

  • This entrance is located on the east side of the hospital site.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge is located within Chesterman 2 Ward on level C of the Chesterman Building.
    • 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 open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • Only one of the doors is permanently held open.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge)

  • The room surveyed was Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge.
  • The room is located 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.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • 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.

Room (Interview Room)

  • The room is located ahead as you enter the department.
  • The distance from the Ambulatory Heart Failure Lounge entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • 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.