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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.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff receive deaf awareness 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 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.
• 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

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • 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 clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main Chesterman Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side 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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Getting To (The Royal Voluntary Services Cafe)

• The Royal Voluntary Services Cafe is/are located on the Chesterman main entrance corridor.
• Access to the Royal Voluntary Services Cafe is via the Chesterman main entrance.
• After entering the Chesterman main entrance, the cafe is to the left.
• There is step free access to the Royal Voluntary Services Cafe .
• The Royal Voluntary Services Cafe is approximately 16m from the Chesterman main entrance.
• 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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 15:45.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 15:45.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 15:45.
• Thursday 08:30 - 15:45.
• Friday 08:30 - 15:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the Chesterman main entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 265cm.

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Counter

• The Cafe counter is located to the right on entering the cafe.
• The counter is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are bright.
• The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The counter 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 not play background music.
• 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 with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and drinks.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilets are located opposite the cafe seating area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located opposite the cafe seating area.

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Related Access Guides

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