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Bereavement Services

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

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Getting To (Bereavement Services)

  • Bereavement Services is/are located on Level B of the main hospital building.
  • Access to Bereavement Services is via the Main Hospital - Entrance 9.
  • After entering the Main Hospital - Entrance 9, continue ahead and turn right as you enter the lift lobby.
  • Continue along the corridor and Bereavement Services is located on the left.
  • There is step free access to Bereavement Services.
  • Bereavement Services is approximately 40m from the Main Hospital - Entrance 9.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Main Hospital - Entrance 9 and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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.

Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on A Road opposite, the Outpatients building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 193cm.
    • There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 147m from the Main Outpatients Entrance - 2.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is a pedestrian crossing between the car park and the Outpatients main entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Entrance (Main Hospital - Entrance 9)

  • This entrance is located on B Road, facing the Outpatients Building.
  • 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 140cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 145cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 143cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Entrance 9 gives access to Floor B.
  • There are similar outer and inner doors to the right of the ones surveyed.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45 - 15:45.
  • Tuesday 07:45 - 15:45.
  • Wednesday 07:45 - 15:45.
  • Thursday 07:45 - 15:45.
  • Friday Closed.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Bereavement Services)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level B of the main hospital building.
    • 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.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.

Inside Access

  • There is level access once inside.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Interview.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • The nearest accessible toilet is located on Level B of the main hospital building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilet is located on Level B of the main hospital building.

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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