Access Guide
Getting To (Cashiers Desk)
- The Cashiers Desk is/are located on Level B of the main hospital building.
- Access to the Cashiers Desk is via the Main Hospital - Entrance 9.
- After entering the Main Hospital - Entrance 9, proceed directly ahead and turn right as you enter the lift lobby.
- Continue along the corridor and the Cashiers Desk is located on the right.
- There is step free access to the Cashiers Desk.
- The Cashiers Desk 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 (Main Outpatients Entrance 2 - Accessible Parking and Drop-off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located across the access road in front of Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 534cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m from Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There are two pedestrian crossings between the blue badge bays and the Outpatients entrance.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located across the access road in front of the Main Outpatients entrance - 2.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- 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 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Cashiers Desk)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level B.
- 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 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Counter
- The cashiers desk counter is located to the right on entering the department.
- The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the department entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are low.
- The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 2m 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 carpet.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- 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 low.
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.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Royal Hallamshire Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
