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Admissions Assessment Unit/Minor Injuries Unit/Rheumatology Outpatients Building

Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF

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Parking (Claremont Crescent Entrance 12 - Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located outside the Claremont Crescent - Entrance 12.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 31m from the Claremont Crescent - Entrance 12.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Claremont Crescent - Entrance 12)

  • This entrance is located at the north-east side of the hospital, opposite Claremont Crescent.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Floor B.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the main 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 carpet.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 40cm.
  • The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are 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 moderate to good.

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.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Admissions Assessment Unit/Minor Injuries Unit/Rheumatology Outpatients Building - Main Hospital Building Internal Link

  • The corridor linking the two areas is located at the rear of the Admissions Assessment Unit/Minor Injuries Unit/ Rheumatology Outpatients building and Level B of the main hospital building, next to the lift lobby area.
  • There is level access.
  • There are double, heavy, manual doors located on the corridor.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter through the Admission Assessment entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Admissions Assessment entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet was out of order at time of survey (November 2021).

Standard Toilet(s)

Wheelchair Stations

  • If you have mobility issues and need help getting around the site, you can access a hospital wheelchair from one of the wheelchair stations, located at main entrances.
  • You may need a £1 coin or trolley token to access a chair.
  • If you have any issues, please speak to a volunteer, receptionist or porter who will be able to assist.
  • Locations can be found here.

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