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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The main hospital entrance to the Northern General Hospital is located off Barnsley Road, with another entrance off Herries Road. If you are using a sat nav to find the hospital please use the postcode S5 7AT or postcode S5 7AU.
  • The Blue Badge parking areas and the standard parking are located off Barnsley Road and Herries Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are two bus routes within the northern general hospital. Buses 32 and H1. Bus 32 stops located within the Northern General Hospital are Herries Road, Outpatients 2, Estates Department, Clock Tower and Brearley Wing. H1 bus stops at the Clock Tower.
• Useful Links View
  • This link provides detailed information on the different methods of transport to the hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0114 271 2400.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the wooded area of Barnsley Road Drive.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, mobile hoists, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact main reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Brearley Wing)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Brearley Wing.
  • 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) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located outside the entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Brearley Wing entrance.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • 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 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 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Discharge Lounge Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main Brearley Wing entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • 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 152cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the department entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
  • 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.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located inside the Brearley Outpatients Department waiting area 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.

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Reception

• The reception desk is located ahead on entering the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
• The height of the reception desk is high (110cm+).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at a low level in the Discharge Lounge area.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area (Discharge Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Related Access Guides

• Huntsman Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Brearley Wing link (new tab) - click here.