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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 Herries Road.
    If you are using a sat nav to find the hospital please use the postcode S5 7AT.
  • The Blue Badge parking areas and the standard parking areas are located off Herries Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are two bus routes within the Northern General Hospital; 32 and H1.
    Bus 32 stops 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.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to 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 in the green area off Barnsley Road Drive.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• 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 (Chesterman Building Main Entrance Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located outside the Chesterman Building main entrance.
  • 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 but have no markings.
  • There is/are 8 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 Chesterman Building main entrance.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • 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 throughout 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Chesterman Building main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are no individual bay markings.

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Outside Access (Main Chesterman Wing Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 173cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm.
  • 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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Other Floors (Chesterman Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, D, and E.
  • The stairs are located on the main Chesterman Wing corridor to the left of the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the Chesterman Wing main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are lift lobby doors on each floor which may be difficult to open.

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Lift (Chesterman Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located right hand side of the Chesterman main corridor.
• The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the Chesterman main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, C, D, E.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 154cm x 248cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Getting To (The Progressive Care Unit (PCU))

• The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is/are located on Level D of the Chesterman Building.
• Access to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is via the main Chesterman Building entrance.
• After entering the main Chesterman Building entrance, proceed to the main corridor and turn right. Take the lifts to Level D, on exiting take the corridor to the left and continue through the double doors. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is located on the left.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is approximately 16m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the lift and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Waiting Room / Area (PCU Quiet Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Opening Times (Visiting Hours)

• Monday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 14:00 - 17:00.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an progressive care unit ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 1 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 0 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 6 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the ward.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives room.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on Level D of the Chesterman Wing.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the main corridor leading to the PCU.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Related Access Guides

• Chesterman Building link (new tab) - click here.